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A proposed expansion of Alabama’s Mobile Ship Channel is drawing criticism due to its potential environmental impact. If authorized, the expansion would widen and deepen the channel to accommodate larger ships according to a report by AL.com. Jimmy Lyons, director of the Alabama State Port Authority, told Al.com that the channel needs to be modified … Read moreMobile Ship Channel Expansion Project Draws Environmental Concerns

Carolyn Thompson is 81 years old and a retired nurse, but she can’t exactly smile about those achievements. Thompson needs dentures to make up for her missing bottom teeth, but like many seniors in her situation, she can’t afford them because Medicare won’t cover the procedure. “When I was working I always took care of … Read moreAlabamans Worried About the Present and Future State of Dental Coverage

There are 23 million Americans over the age of 12 addicted to alcohol and other drugs. To prevent this number from rising even more, the state of Alabama is cracking down specifically on pregnant marijuana users. Despite the fact that marijuana is becoming legalized across the country for both recreational and medicinal use, women in … Read moreAlabama Courts Crack Down on Pregnant Mothers Who Use Marijuana