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University of South Alabama adds Climavision radar data for weather research
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The University of South Alabama is partnering with Climavision to give students and faculty access to supplemental radar data for atmospheric science instruction and research.
Formula 1 is America’s fastest-growing sport, new data shows
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Lucky Rebel’s analysis of 20 years of U.S. sports interest across all 50 states finds Formula 1 leading growth with a 258% rise, while basketball gains momentum and golf declines sharply.
Laser Eye Center first in Alabama to offer new cataract lens
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Laser Eye Center in Huntsville says it is the first practice in Alabama to implant the TECNIS PureSee intraocular lens, a new premium cataract option designed to improve clarity at distance and intermediate ranges.
Fantasy sports market seen reaching $114.7B by 2033
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Allied Market Research projects the fantasy sports market will grow from $30.5 billion in 2023 to $114.7 billion by 2033, driven by mobile adoption, league partnerships and broader use of digital gaming tools.
DiRōNA adds more than 90 restaurants to its 2026 Award of Excellence list
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DiRōNA has named its newest Award of Excellence recipients for 2026, adding more than 90 restaurants across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Sarah Harralson launches biopic short film and companion EP
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Nashville artist Sarah Harralson has released a new biopic short film, Just the Beginning, along with a companion EP tied to her 30-year story in music.
Rocket City Business Solutions offers free custom homepage samples to small businesses
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Rocket City Business Solutions has launched a nationwide program that gives small businesses a free custom homepage sample before they commit to a website build.
Montgomery Behavioral Health launches monthly Family Night
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Montgomery Behavioral Health in Alabama has started a monthly Family Night to give loved ones of current residents education, support and a clearer role in recovery.
HAPPI Health taps CareImpact.ai for AI-driven patient outreach
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HAPPI Health has launched a pilot with CareImpact.ai to expand patient engagement, care coordination and preventive outreach across North Alabama.
Concierge Auctions says June London Global Sale drew $190M in bids
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Concierge Auctions closed its June 2026 London Global Sale live at The Connaught in Mayfair, drawing more than US$190 million in aggregate bids from buyers across North America, Europe and Asia. The company says the event underscores continued…
Crescent City lines up nearly 700 lots for July estates auction
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Crescent City Auction Gallery will hold its two-session Important Summer Estates Auction on July 9-10 in New Orleans, with nearly 700 lots online and live in the gallery.
States launch Sgt. Stubby national commemorative tour for America 250
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States across the U.S. are kicking off a 50-state tour of Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero as part of America’s 250th anniversary year.
A&R Group opens 98-room Hampton Inn in Gulfport
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A&R Group has opened Hampton Inn by Hilton Gulfport, a new 98-room hotel on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
Miles College eGaming signs Huffman esports champion Carlos Smith
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Miles College welcomed Huffman High School graduate Carlos Smith to its eGaming program on June 17, 2026, after he became Alabama’s Class 1A-7A spring esports state champion in Madden ’26. Smith will study Music Education, compete collegiately,…
American Blonde releases new video for Mississippi Moonshine
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American Blonde premiered the music video for “Mississippi Moonshine” this morning on American Country Network, pairing the single’s bluesy Delta storyline with shifts from greyscale to saturated color.
Jones Brothers Roofing marks 82 years serving Montgomery homeowners
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Jones Brothers Roofing is celebrating 82 years in business in 2026 after opening in 1944. The Montgomery-area company says the milestone underscores its long run serving local homeowners with roofing, siding and window replacement.
Hinkle Roofing marks 116 years serving Birmingham homeowners
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Hinkle Roofing is celebrating 116 years in business in Birmingham, Alabama, after serving local homeowners since 1908 with roofing, siding and window services.
Wyland to unveil marine conservation mural at Clearwater Beach Surf Style
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Wyland will unveil a new conservation-themed mural at Surf Style’s Clearwater Beach flagship on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, as the retailer expands an exclusive Wyland Collection.
Bankole Thompson Ends SCLC Board Tenure with Tribute to Bernard LaFayette Jr
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Detroit journalist Bankole Thompson ended his three-year service on the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s National Board on June 22, after the death of his mentor, Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. His resignation letter and recent…
Midnight Basketball marks 40 years with national milestone
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The Association of Midnight Basketball is celebrating the program’s 40th anniversary, honoring a model that began in 1986 in Glenarden, Maryland, and spread to chapters across the country.
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