Ella Grossomanides
ReporterElla Grossomanides is a student intern in the Alabama Public Radio newsroom. She is a sophomore at the University of Alabama studying Communication Studies and News Media. She has a passion for writing and journalism, which lead her to radio work. In her free time, Ella enjoys listening to music, reading, and volunteering with children at after school programs.
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Northern Huntsville is invited to take part in a holiday light contest. The inaugural Deck the District event is strictly for District 1 residents in the Rocket City. Those interested in participating must enter online by Thursday, December 14.
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Educational events on how Alabama farmers work the land and help grow food for the state will soon come to a close for the season. Farm-City Week in Alabama wraps up on Wednesday, November 29 after kicking off on Wednesday, November 22.
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The weather may be turning colder in Alabama, but the state is still dealing with tornado season. The National Weather Service in Birmingham states November is the third most active month for tornadoes for the Yellowhammer State. It trails behind only the months of April and March.
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ACF plays a role in improving and protecting the coastal environment of Alabama. The spring interns have job responsibilities like recruiting and coordinating volunteers for Martin Luther King Jr. Cleanup and relation to education programs throughout the 1st-8th grades. ACF is looking for new interns for 2024
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In a recent Harris Poll survey, 50% of adults in America have considered a prenuptial agreement with their partner. Prenups are a written contract created by two people before they're married. They typically list the property each person owns along with any of their debts. Prenups also lay out each person's property rights during the marriage and in the event of a divorce. That includes Alabama.
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A new film being shot in Alabama focuses on the issue of Alzheimer’s Disease. Dear Grandma dives into the story through the point of view of the woman’s granddaughter who’s writing and directing the film.
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A new art immersion project opening at Dothan High School showcases the importance of a prehistoric whale found in Alabama.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast has kicked off its “It Takes Little to Be Big” campaign. The mentorship program is tied to service areas in South Alabama to be inclusive of a larger network.
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Huntsville is working to make fitness both accessible and fun. The city’s Parks and Recreation department is holding free workouts at different locations in the Rocket City from now through December.
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A campaign is challenging Alabamians to use the thousands of miles of recreational trails in the name of good health. The goal is to utilize the state’s diverse landscapes to make active living an experience.