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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed “The CHOOSE Act” into law earlier this year (House Bill 129), affecting school children and schools in Alabama. “Today is a historic day as we officially sign our education savings account bill, the CHOOSE Act, into law,” Ivey says. “Our plan will not only work [Read More]

It’s the start of a new school year, and college entrance exams are likely on the minds of juniors and seniors. Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of [Read More]

From healing cuts to easing cold symptoms, did you know honey has many benefits for children ages two and older? But when choosing this must-have pantry staple, parents should be sure to select raw and unfiltered varieties, as heat-treated and filtered honey loses most of its powerful nutrients and antibacterial [Read More]

Severe weather can happen anytime. But did you know that Alabama has a secondary weather season in the fall? It typically runs from the beginning of November until mid-December. The primary severe weather season across the United States is in the spring, from March to May. Health experts say while [Read More]

This summer, active-duty military families can once again visit a variety of museums nationwide for free as part of Blue Star Museums, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Blue Star Families (BSF), in collaboration with the Department of Defense. The 2024 program, which began May [Read More]

Everyone has favorites. What are yours? Whether it is your doctor, a place to eat, a grocery store, or a place to shop, you likely have favorites and can tell your friends and family exactly why they are just that. Our contest is reader-driven, and you, the reader, have selected [Read More]

From newborns to college, you can help protect your children from 16 serious diseases by getting them vaccinated. Make sure your kids get any needed vaccines before the back-to-school rush! Schedule an appointment with your pediatrician or county health department now. As a parent, making sure your children are vaccinated [Read More]

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, Thelma is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb her first leading role on-screen and features the final performance of trailblazing actor Richard Roundtree. Squibb plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson and sets out on [Read More]

When children lose a cherished pet, it may be their first experience with death. My first experience as a child with death was when a family dog named Skippy vanished from my life. I was a very young child, maybe four or five years old. I remember Skippy very well; [Read More]

Different social contexts can transform the meaning and implications of life experiences. For example, a life event like teen childbirth can have vastly different impacts depending on the era and societal norms. In the post-World War II baby boom, teen births were relatively common. The 1960s, however, was the beginning of [Read More]