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Miranda Fulmore
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WBHM
Alabama's Republican governor has called lawmakers into a special session starting Monday seeking new congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened part of the Voting Rights Act.
Cameron Carnes
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Birmingham-Southern College
May is mental health awareness month and we wanted to take some time to highlight the importance of mental wellness. The team at WBHM has assembled this list of resources available in the state of Alabama.
We’re excited to share some upcoming changes to your listening schedule. Your favorite show is still waiting for you, but it may be at a different time or perhaps a different day.
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Rahmat Gul/AP PhotoThe United States Supreme Court’s ruling Wednesday morning (April 29) that Louisiana's 2024 election map was unconstitutional leaves the door open for Louisiana to redraw its congressional map and eliminate one of its majority Black districts. -
Jay Marcano for NPRIn the Mississippi Delta, a crucial agricultural region, farmers say their patience is wearing thin. Reeling from the effects of tariffs, they must now also navigate rising fertilizer and fuel costs.
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Krista Catwood wanted a fun way to exercise, so she started a mall-walking group whose unofficial costume was 1980s garb. The festive, all-ages event has exploded in popularity over the past year. -
The impact of Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities can still be felt, even three months after it ended. For immigrants, the impact has been devastating — many are at risk of losing their homes and business, and some are dealing with mental health challenges. -
The president seeks to oust Indiana Republicans who blocked a redistricting push in that state, while growing dissatisfaction with Trump's agenda gives Democrats an opening in Ohio. -
A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus. -
Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.
