
Andrea Tinker
Digital Content ReporterAndrea Tinker is the Digital Coordination Intern for Alabama Public Radio who majors in news media with a minor in African American studies at The University of Alabama. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends, listen to music and talk about anything pop culture related.
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Tuscaloosa’s music community has a new addition. The Druid City Chorus (DCC) is a new ensemble put together by The University of Alabama Music School.
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A new study by a nonprofit tech company is ranking Alabama as one of the worst states for poverty support in the country. SmileHub rates charities and provides resources to help donors maximize the impact of their contributions, including here in the Yellowhammer State.
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Disney fans, film fanatics and fashion followers in Alabama have little time left to visit a special exhibition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costumes highlights the intricacies of costuming of iconic characters from classic Disney films to more modern TV shows.
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Certain workers in Alabama’s farming industry are eligible for assistance to help recover losses from drought during the state’s recent agricultural year.
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As the 2024 Presidential Election draws near, Alabama still has one of the lowest voter turnout percentages in the nation. The ACLU of Alabama is working to increase voter participation in Alabama with Project MOVE (Making Our Voices Echo).
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A Mobile nonprofit is offering opportunities to learn about a prominent ecosystem on the state’s shorelines. The Alabama Coastal Foundation has announced its Wetlands Compliance Workshops are set for August 8 and August 20 respectively.
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Downtown Montgomery is increasing its accessibility with the addition of a new sensory trail guests can preview July 30.
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Literacy, writing and spoken word are being promoted in Birmingham through a new initiative. The 2024 Summer Poet Fellowship is running through the summer months in the Magic City.
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Alabama’s 2024 alligator hunting season is in session for those who are licensed and authorized to hunt the large reptile
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Residents in Huntsville-Madison County can experience summer fun and literacy entertainment with their little ones at the third annual Rec and Read, which set for Monday, July 22 at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center.