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Mary Barron

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
33
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Sep 30, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Mary Barron

    For students with developmental disabilities, graduation brings uncertain next steps (opens the original)

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    For students with developmental disabilities, graduation can bring more than the end of high school. It can also mean losing a daily routine, a classroom environment and access to services families have relied on for years — leaving many to ask what comes next. Unless U, a program focused on adults with disabilities, aims to fill that gap by continuing education and skill-building beyond the school system. Mary Caleer, a student in the program, said, “I learn about communication, reading, bible.

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Mary Barron

    Remains found in Pelham woods identified as missing Alabaster man Glen 'Mo' Spence, 67 (opens the original)

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    PELHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Remains found in a wooded area of Pelham over the weekend have been preliminarily identified as 67-year-old Glen “Mo” Spence, the Alabaster man whose disappearance prompted weeks of searching by volunteers across the community. Authorities said the remains were found Sunday in a wooded area of Pelham. Spence had been missing since Aug. 13, more than six weeks ago. Pelham police said a property owner called officers around 1:25 Sunday afternoon after finding a body on proper

  3. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Mary Barron

    Alabama educators target chronic absenteeism as 12% of students miss 18 or more school day (opens the original)

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama education leaders are putting a renewed focus on chronic absenteeism, warning that missing too many days of school can have consequences that extend well beyond the classroom. Educators from across the state took part Thursday in the 2026 Your Presence Matters in Alabama virtual conference as part of Attendance Awareness Month. The event focused on strategies schools can use to identify attendance problems early and keep students connected to the classroom. Alabama's m

  4. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Mary Barron

    Habitat for Humanity Birmingham launches Home Builders Blitz to aid 10 families (opens the original)

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    Ten local families are a step closer to owning a home as Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham launches its 18th annual Home Builders Blitz, a project aimed at turning empty lots into “new beginnings.” The blitz brings builders, tradespeople, volunteers and future homeowners together to build 10 homes from foundation to finish in eight days. For future homeowner Yarlleina Hardy, the start of construction represents more than a building project. “I'm at the age of 65 and I have always wanted

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Mary Barron

    Tuscaloosa Mourns Kip Tyner; Special Election Coming for District 5 Seat (opens the original)

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    Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner has died at age 70, the City of Tuscaloosa announced Friday. In the wake of Tyner’s death, the Tuscaloosa City Council will call for a special election on Oct. 6 to fill his seat as the District 5 councilmember. The qualifying period and absentee voting will follow. The election is expected to be held by the end of the year, with additional details to be released once dates are finalized.

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