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Vaping & Teens

Health experts are reporting serious lung damage in people who vape, including some deaths.

Courtesy of Children’s of Alabama

Alabama Launches Historic TEAMS Act

Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS)

Childcare Resources’ Head Start Program Partners with PNC

PNC Grow Up Great Provides Literacy Tools and Resources for Children in Jefferson County

Enter to Win A $25 Gift Card to Buff City Soap PLUS $25!

Summer of More at Gaylord Opryland Resort

Gaylord Opryland Resort’s Highly-Anticipated Summer Program Brings Abundant Indoor and Outdoor Water Park and Pool Play, Acres of Expansive Atriums, Enchanting Themed Pirate & Princess Experiences, and More!

Two Alabama Students Named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars

The Presidential Scholars Class of 2021 will be recognized for its outstanding achievement this summer.

Fun Food Helps Children Manage their Feelings

May/June is Kick Off Summer Reading

Jones Valley Teaching Farm Launches Public Giving Campaign

The non-profit invites public donations with its Ready to Grow campaign for The Center for Food Education in downtown Birmingham

Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank Makes a Big Move

With this new growth comes goals of serving more individuals

Travel, Trade, and Transportation Around the World

Exhibition at the Birmingham Museum of Art Explores Travel, Trade, and Transportation Around the World

Virtual Safety Programs for Schools

Schools across Alabama may now schedule virtual safety programming through Children’s of Alabama to help children avoid accidental injury

U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Honor

The U.S. Department of Education released the names of the 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees in late April.

Enter to Win Two Tickets to Alabama Adventure & Splash Park!

10th Annual Sozo Children Run for a Reason 5K

The 10th Annual Sozo Children Run for a Reason 5K to continue as a virtual race for 2021

OWA Announces New Gravity Island Watersports Addition

Gravity Island Watersports opening early Summer 2021

Gadsden Reels In The Bassmaster Elite Series

The Bassmaster Elite Series continues its season in Sweet Home Alabama when Gadsden hosts the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry Lake May 6-9, 2021.

Greater Gadsden Area Tourism