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Applications are open in the city of Auburn for the 2025 Class of the Auburn Citizens’ Academy. The seven-month program is billed as giving residents a closer look at how their local government operates.

When February rolls around, high school students in one Alabama county have the opportunity to be changemakers in their schools and communities through a new initiative. The Leaders to Legends program, soon to be launched by The University of Alabama, is open to Tuscaloosa County sophomores.

Artists are being invited to showcase their talent in Auburn. Registration is currently open for the Inaugural Juried Ceramics Exhibition at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Applications close on Feb. 14.

The City of Tuscaloosa is set to receive the Audrey Nelson Award from the National Community Development Association for its role in developing affordable housing at Springer Estates. The award honors communities that showcase outstanding achievement in service to neighborhoods and their lower-income residents though a series of grants and funds.

The City of Huntsville has collaborated with local organizations to open warming centers throughout the community to assist in keeping residents safe during the freezing weather Alabama is experiencing.

The Camellia Music & Arts Festival, three day music festival celebrating music, art and Southern culture, is coming to the Rocket City for its inaugural year in late April. The festival will be held at the Orion Amphitheater and feature artists like Gucci Mane and Kehlani.

Applications for artist booths and live performers for the 2025 Druid City Arts Festival are due Friday, Jan. 10. The free two-day festival at Tuscaloosa's Government Plaza highlights local artists and musicians.

With the beginning of 2025, the City of Montgomery is looking for senior volunteers to take part in the Foster Grandparents Program. The initiative connects participants aged 55 and older with children in need of guidance, support and encouragement.

In this final part of Chris Williams' conversation with StoryCorps, he emphasizes that the history of Africatown begins and ends with the people.

The holiday season often brings a festive time full of cheer and warmth. But for some Alabamians, this can be a time of grief. Significant losses such as the death of a loved one, divorce, job loss or major life changes could all be factors.