March 2021 – Page 6

7 Alabama cities could go from ‘metro’ to ‘micro’ under proposal

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By Lawrence Specker | lspecker@al.com Seven Alabama population centers could see their designation go from “metro” to “micro” under a proposal before the federal Office of Management and Budget. It’s open to question whether the […]

3RD STIMULUS CHECK UPDATE: PAYMENTS WILL START IN MARCH

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How much you could get and who qualifies? by The Associated Press The third round of stimulus checks – up to $1,400 per person – will start going out this month, President Joe Biden said. […]

CIVIL RIGHTS ICONS HONORED ON “BLOODY SUNDAY’’ ANNIVERSARY

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By James Jones, The Selma Times Journal A new executive order from President Joe Biden on voting rights access and tribute to five Civil Rights icons were the highlights at the 56th annual Selma Bridge […]

OBITUARIES 3/3-3/9/2021

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CELEBRITY DEATHS Civil Rights Leader Vernon Jordan Passes at 85 ROYAL FUNERAL HOME MR. MONROE POWERS, JR., “PEE WEE” AUGUST 17, 1926 – FEBRUARY 25, 2021 Funeral service will be held privately by the family, […]

CLASSIFIEDS 3/3-3/9/2021

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SIAC LAST CONFERENCE TO CANCEL

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SIAC last conference to cancel ATLANTA, Ga. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced last week the cancellation of all conference scheduling and championship events for winter and spring sports due to continued concerns with […]

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, PARTNERS HOLD FOOD DISTRIBUTION

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Alabama A&M University was the site for a community food distribution activity on the morning of Saturday, February 27, at Louis Crews Stadium. Coordinated by Dr. Archie Tucker, AAMU vice president for marketing, communication and […]

Study Warns That Pfizer’s Vaccine May Be Less Effective if You’re Overweight Because Obese People Only Make Half as Many Antibodies

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Italian researchers said obese people make half as many antibodies – proteins that attack the virus. It may be because their fat hampers their immune system, which is involved in making antibodies. Extra weight can […]

Alabama’s governor breaks with fellow Republican leaders, extends state mask mandate through April

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Erin Snodgrass Alabamians will have to continue wearing masks in public, but only for another five weeks. The state’s Republican governor announced Thursday the statewide mask mandate intended to help curb the spread of COVID-19 […]

POLICIES TO ADVANCE RACIAL, GENDER EQUITY KEY TO ALABAMA WORKFORCE’S CORONA VIRUS RECOVERY, NEW ALABAMA ARISE REPORT SHOWS

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COVID-19 toll has fallen heavily on women, Black and Hispanic/Latinx Alabamians By Chris Sanders, Alabama Arise Alabama should rebuild from the COVID-19 recession by lifting policy barriers to economic opportunity and charting a path toward […]