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- Oct 28, 2021
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Jackson State University makes HBCU history with on-campus Financial Wellness Center
- Brandon Colvin, Our 360 News Last week, the Jackson State University (JSU) College of Business hosted a grand opening ceremony for its...
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- Oct 28, 2021
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GOP leaders in Alabama form Minority Outreach coalition to 'support and encourage' minorities
Over 20 Republican minority leaders from across Alabama came together to participate in the launch of the Alabama Republican Party's new...
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- Oct 28, 2021
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Alabama auto manufacturers offer scholarships, mentoring to state community college students
While businesses across the nation are struggling to endure worker shortages and cope with the pandemic-related economic fallout,...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
October is unusually green in Alabama as hemp growing licenses become available
October is usually the month associated with browning leaves and receding plant life, but in Alabama, this month marks a surge of green....
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 5 min
Black lawmakers, reform advocates, cry foul as Alabama GOP funds prisons with COVID-relief dollars
In recent weeks, Alabama has been grabbing headlines for its controversial plans to use COVID-earmarked funds from the American Rescue...
Our 360 News Staff
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Alabama upgrades regional airports with the help of $4.3M Federal Aviation Administration grant
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., today announced that five local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $4.3 million...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
On the promise of a better Birmingham, Mayor Randall Woodfin handily wins re-election
After four years of expansive growth in the tech and startup sectors, widespread neighborhood revitalization, and a progressive approach...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Despite billions allocated for farmers of color, USDA funding overwhelmingly supports white farmers
In early March, Congress approved a $5 billion debt relief package aimed at assisting American farmers of color. The Emergency Relief for...
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- Oct 28, 2021
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Birmingham mayor announces partnership with Mastercard to support small business
With spending already declining in Birmingham prior to the pandemic, the decrease in commercial activity has disproportionately affected...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
UAB and Alabama Dept of Health join forces to develop $2M disease prevention center
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded nearly $2 million by the Alabama Department of Public Health to support the...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Birmingham's innovative plan for local food ecosystems earns honor from Bloomberg
Last week, Birmingham became one of 50 Champion Cities to qualify as a finalist in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, a global innovation...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Huntsville to transform former bottling plant into mixed use entertainment district
Plans to develop a new urban center on 13 acres in the heart of downtown Huntsville advanced Thursday night after the City Council...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
From Silicon Valley to Bronze Valley: New startup brings jobs, increased tax revenue for Alabama
Landing, the company behind the first membership for flexible apartment living, announced a new partnership with the State of Alabama,...
Our 360 News Staff
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
U.S. Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs to host virtual Fulbright HBCU Symposium today
Today, at 3:00PM Eastern Standard Time, the U.S. Department of State and the international Fulbright Scholars Program will host the...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Birmingham mayor proposes historic $455M budget, COVID bonuses for employees
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin made history earlier this month when his office presented a $455-million budget proposal to the city...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Birmingham announces $8 million in scholarships, educational support for local students
From left: Scott Adams, Executive Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Strategy and Innovation at Protective Life; Dr. Mark...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Montgomery entertainment districts enact new rules, scheduled to re-open July 1,
The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance proposed by Mayor Steven L. Reed to reopen Montgomery’s three entertainment...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Economic growth a priority as Alabama creates funding opportunities for technology, innovation
Last Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey made a major step toward supporting the growth of Alabama's technology and innovation sectors with the...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
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Joining a growing list of states, Alabama ends pandemic unemployment compensation
On May 10, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation...