Three Alabama schools get $10,000 in national STEM contest

Three Alabama schools are among 100 nationwide selected to compete in a STEM contest for thousands of dollars in prizes.
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Alabama opens program that lets parents tap money for private school and homeschooling

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Eligible Alabama families beginning Thursday can apply for a new state program that provides state funds to help pay for private school tuition, homeschooling costs and other ...

Students with disabilities find path to independence with University of Alabama program

CrossingPoints has three programs for students with intellectual disabilities. About 300 students, including Compton, have ...
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Alabama schools, food banks brace for impact of USDA program cuts

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two programs that began during the COVID-19 pandemic are coming to an end after the U.S. Department of Agriculture made significant budget cuts. That’s leaving schools and ...

Alabama commission approves licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries as program eyes 2026 start

The day was a long time coming for Amanda Taylor, who has advocated for years for Alabama to begin a medical marijuana program. She used medical cannabis to relieve the symptoms of her multiple ...
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Alabama food banks concerned following SNAP program changes

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — Lines at food pantries across the state will only get longer as a result of federal cuts to the SNAP program, according to Feeding Alabama. But some leaders said the food ...