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USPS encouraging larger, improved mailboxes for packages
(Gray News) – The third week of May every year is designated as Mailbox Improvement Week by the United States Postal Service. This year, the USPS is suggesting a major improvement for homeowners. Alongside general maintenance of mailboxes, the Postal Service also encourages upgrading to jumbo mailboxes better suited...
Prattville library policy ‘trying to say gay without saying gay,’ activist warns
Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit filed against an Alabama library board argued for parental rights in an interview with MSNBC host Charles Coleman on Sunday morning. The Autauga-Prattville Public Library Board of Trustees, in February, enacted a policy prohibiting books that have contents regarding “sexual conduct, sexual intercourse, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender discordance.”
Lawsuit against Prattville Library policy featured on MSNBC
Alabama Library Association immediate past president Matthew Layne and Read Freely Alabama cofounder Angie Hayden join Charles Coleman on MSNBC's The Velshi Show on Sunday, May 26. (VIA THE VELSHI SHOW) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Autauga-Prattville Public Library made the national spotlight once again over the weekend...
Alabama State Games kicking off June 7, competition registrations closing soon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WTVY) - The countdown is coming to a close for the 41st Alabama State Games and final registration to compete in several events is quickly approaching, some as soon as the end of the week. The Opening Ceremony events for the multi-sport, Olympic-style event are set for Friday,...
Sean of the South: Memorial
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The 94-year-old woman gets a jumpstart on Decoration Day every year. The cemetery gets busy at her little church in Elmore County. She likes to be early to the party. She has brown-flecked hands. Tissue-paper skin. She arrives at the cemetery accompanied by her grandson. They get there […]
Birmingham firm to develop Rosa Parks, Helen Keller statue sites at Alabama State Capitol
A state commission Tuesday selected an engineering firm to begin site development for the Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues that will be erected on the Alabama State Capitol. The Alabama Women’s Tribute Statue Commission selected MBA Engineers based in Birmingham to build the structural base for both statues. “We’re really excited about the possibility […] The post Birmingham firm to develop Rosa Parks, Helen Keller statue sites at Alabama State Capitol appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
New Veteran suicide prevention PSA to air Memorial Day
Approximately 135 people are affected by each suicide within the military community according to Blue Star Families. Blue Star Families (BSF) will host a Veteran suicide prevention PSA campaign titled Combat the Silence in Montgomery and Selma. These two locations are based on military population density and mental health demands. Once it airs, the first PSA will be publicly available on BSF’s website.
Memorial Day 2024: Ceremony in Prattville
The City of Prattville, along with local American Legion and VFW posts, held a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. The ceremony took place outside of the Autauga County Courthouse. There was also a table display for all Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action. “This day is...
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