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February 20, 2023

Down in Alabama

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1976 case, directors’ award, ALS, Naked Cowboy: Down in Alabama

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By Ike Morgan | imorgan@al.com

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Alabama gets $52M more to fight PFAS contamination in drinking water

The money comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure and will address PFAS chemical contamination in drinking water across the state.

By Dennis Pillion | dpillion@al.com

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Education Lab

Samford campus revival, inspired by Asbury University, reaches third day

“It’s real, genuine, vulnerable, passionate, biblical and all about Jesus,” President Beck Taylor said.

By Ruth Serven Smith | rserven@al.com

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Education Lab

Survey: Alabama teachers are under ‘maximum’ stress most of the time

Educators said student behavior, mental health needs and administrative demands all add to stress levels.

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes | stryens-fernandes@al.com

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‘Grill and have a good time:’ Families gather for a Joe Cain Day tradition in Mobile

The Sunday before Mardi Gras Day in Mobile is considered a day for the average person, and is filled with oddities and traditions like the gathering of the Merry Widows of Joe Cain at the Old Church Street Graveyard. But it's also a day for family gatherings.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Alabama Life And Culture

Rev. Dr. Bernice King to give keynote address at 2023 International Peace Conference

Set to take place from from May 4 to May 6, the International Peace Conference is a partnership between Rotary International District of North and Central Alabama, The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and the Institute for Human Rights at the University of Alabama Birmingham.

By Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com

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