APR Staff

VOICES for Alabama’s Children is releasing the 2024 Alabama Kids Count Data Book, emphasizing the critical role economic security has in all aspects of children’s lives. It especially highlights the more than 200,000 Alabama children at risk of enduring the long-term detrimental effects of poverty.

An economics expert from Auburn University at Montgomery warns that Alabamians may soon face higher prices at the grocery store and gas pump. This comes as the White House moves to impose tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada, Mexico, China and, more recently, stricter tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Voters in rural Alabama will cast historic votes this November. It’s the first time residents in the newly redrawn Congressional District Two will pick their member of the U.S. House. It took a fight before the U.S. Supreme Court to create the new map to better represent African Americans in Congress.

The “For Every Body” campaign— which encourages healthy lifestyle behaviors and access to resources for all Alabamians, regardless of age, race, size or ability level— is now being launched across the state.

The Associated Press is finishing up 2025 by remembering notable news makers who died this year. One may be familiar to longtime listeners to Alabama Public Radio. Pete Buxton died in May at the age of eighty six. He was the federal health care worker who blew the whistle on the Tuskegee Syphilis experiment.

Old, unwanted, broken and outdated household electronics are now being accepted at the City of Mobile's recycling centers through an expanded partnership. The free drop-off service is only available for residential electronics.

The University of North Alabama Esports Team is the reigning victor of the Fall 2024 College Halo National Championship, capping off a season with an undefeated record. The Lions finished the season 10-0 in regular season play, 4-0 in the postseason and achieved an overall map count of 33-1.

The Druid City Chorus will hold its inaugural performance on Tuesday night at the Moody Music Building. The show is the long-awaited showcase of community talent and is free to the public. The group is open to students, faculty and staff from UA, Shelton State Community College and Stillman College, as well as citizens across West Alabama.

A team of University of North Alabama faculty is working to understand and address gaps in STEM higher education for rural, academically talented, low-income students through a collaborative grant led by Mississippi State. The National Science Foundation has awarded them a $2M grant to collect data and create research networks for the programs.

Auburn Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate Halloween at Downtown Trick or Treat. Local businesses will participate by handing out candy, while a DJ provides a lively soundtrack with spooky tunes at the corner.