Aniya Kinnion
ReporterAniya Kinnion is a student intern in the Alabama Public Radio newsroom. She majors in News Media at The University of Alabama. She appreciates all forms of media and hopes to develop a career in reporting. In her spare time, she enjoys serving at her church, shopping, and advocating for IBD awareness.
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A new government form is possibly in the works for Madison City. An upcoming election will decide the city’s transition from a Mayor-Council format to a Council-Manager -
Flora-Bama is bringing is mullet to the Gulf Coast. The Interstate Mullet Toss and Beach Party is set for this Friday through Sunday. The event will feature contests and live music. -
Regions Bank is working to support Black entrepreneurship in Birmingham. The Black-Owned Business Initiative is aiming to help entrepreneurs in the heart of the Magic City. -
The streaming service Hulu is bringing love to Fairhope with a new romantic drama. The new show “Love in Fairhope” is a series set in Baldwin County. It tells the story of five different generations of women on their quest to find love. -
The annual West Alabama Food & Wine Festival is set for April 30 in Northport. Tickets are available for purchase now but will increase after the Early Bird Special ends on Friday, April 14. -
A new 53,000 square foot service station officially opens this morning in Auburn. The new Buc-ee’s will bring more than two-hundred jobs to the community. -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Narcan 4 mg nasal spray medication for over-the-counter nonprescription use. Narcan is designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. -
Auburn University is the first university in the nation to possess a vehicle designed specifically to make community events accessible for those with sensory needs. The "SAV" will make its first appearance at Auburn’s A-Day game on Saturday, April 8. -
Alabama State University’s ASPIRE Head Start program is still accepting applications for its annual summer camp. The ASU ASPIRE Summer Camp is set for June 12-29. -
The Shop Black Fest event is set this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Butler Green in the Rocket City. The festival will host over 100 Black-owned businesses. It's free to the public.
