Auburn Farmers Market Expands Summer Season With More Vendors, Live Music
The Auburn farmers market is extending its summer hours and adding new local vendors, giving area growers and small producers a bigger stage to reach shoppers.
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University of North Alabama Launches Campuswide Artificial Intelligence Curriculum
The University of North Alabama is rolling out artificial intelligence coursework across multiple colleges, aiming to prepare students in fields well beyond computer science.
ReadMobile Fitness Studios Diversify Offerings Beyond Traditional Gym Memberships
Independent fitness studios in Mobile are adding specialized class formats and flexible membership models to compete with large chain gyms.
ReadDothan Free Clinic Sees Rising Demand for Low-Cost Care
A free clinic serving Dothan and surrounding Wiregrass communities has reported increased patient volume, reflecting continued demand for low-cost healthcare options among the uninsured.
ReadAuburn's Student Housing Boom Keeps Construction Crews Busy
Construction crews in Auburn remain busy as developers continue building student housing and mixed-use projects to keep pace with steady university enrollment growth.
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US Beauty Award Spotlight (Part II): Celebrating the Vanguards of Innovation and Community Prestige
The US Beauty Award launches the second installment of its Spotlight Series, celebrating the 2025 visionaries who masterfully harmonized cutting-edge operational technology and profound local trust to achieve elite market distinction.
ReadAnthony Vince' Nail Spa in Birmingham and the 'No Running Water' Crisis: When a Salon Says 'Yes' to a Pedicure It Allegedly Knows It Cannot Perform
A customer preparing for a trip says she was repeatedly assured she could receive both a manicure and pedicure, only to be told after the manicure that there was no running water for the pedicure.
ReadHoover Retail Entrepreneur Expands Regional Boutique Chain
Preston Yates is opening a fourth Magnolia Row Boutiques location, betting that a curated, locally sourced retail model can compete with larger chains.
ReadEast Alabama Health Pushes Preventive Screenings in Opelika and Auburn
East Alabama Health is expanding preventive screening events in Opelika and Auburn, aiming to catch chronic conditions earlier among residents who may otherwise skip routine checkups.
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Inconsistent Results and Design Details Missed at Tippi Nail Salon Hoover AL
A repeat client who wants to keep supporting the salon says quality varies from visit to visit and that her latest design was not done well. A look at consistency across the team, honesty about skill limits, and respecting a client's time.
ReadJacksonville State University Expands Literacy Support for Rural Schools
Jacksonville State University is sending education students and faculty into rural school districts near Anniston to support reading instruction for younger students.
ReadDothan Small Businesses Turn to SBA-Backed Loans for Growth
Small-business owners across the Dothan area are increasingly relying on SBA-backed financing to expand operations as conventional lending standards remain tight.
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