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Michal Higdon

Reporter · US

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Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Michal Higdon

    'It's time for them to move their ash': EPA reconsiders Alabama coal ash rules (opens the original)

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    The EPA is reviewing Alabama's coal ash permitting program, prompting concerns from environmental groups about its impact on rivers, drinking water, and wildlife. The EPA is reviewing Alabama's coal ash permitting program, prompting concerns from environmental groups about its impact on rivers, drinking water, and wildlife. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve Alabama's coal ash regulations, which it previously rejected two years ago for being "significantly less protectiv

  2. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Michal Higdon

    Central Alabama church sending aid to Nepal after deadly floods and landslides (opens the original)

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    Valleydale Baptist Church is sending aid to Nepal through longtime pastor partners and established church after deadly floods and landslides devastated remote communities. Valleydale Baptist Church is sending aid to Nepal through longtime pastor partners and established church after deadly floods and landslides devastated remote communities. Valleydale Baptist Church in Central Alabama is collaborating with pastors in Nepal to deliver essential supplies to communities affected by flash floods an

  3. Article · Aug 13, 2026 · Michal Higdon

    Nine-year-old Zoey Jones recovering after successful brain surgery for Moyamoya disease (opens the original)

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    Nine-year-old Zoey Jones, who has sickle cell anemia, underwent successful brain surgery today to address complications from Moyamoya disease, her mother said. Nine-year-old Zoey Jones, who has sickle cell anemia, underwent successful brain surgery today to address complications from Moyamoya disease, her mother said. Zoey Jones, a 9-year-old girl with sickle cell anemia, underwent brain surgery Wednesday to address complications from Moyamoya disease, a rare condition caused by sickle cell that

  4. Article · Aug 7, 2026 · Michal Higdon

    ACLU report says Alabama tops U.S. in pregnancy danger (opens the original)

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    Alabama has been identified as the most dangerous state in the U.S. for pregnancy and childbirth, according to a report released this week by the ACLU of Alabama. The report states that Alabama has the highest maternal mortality rate in the country, with 65 maternal deaths per 100,000 births — nearly double the national average. For Black women in Alabama, the rate rises to 100 maternal deaths per 100,000 births. The roots of this crisis reflect decades of inequities in health care access and qu

  5. Article · Aug 6, 2026 · Michal Higdon

    Alabama nine-year-old girl with sickle cell faces brain surgery with hope (opens the original)

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    Nine-year-old Zoey Jones, who has battled the most severe form of sickle cell disease her entire life, is preparing for brain surgery to reduce her risk of future strokes. Nine-year-old Zoey Jones, who has battled the most severe form of sickle cell disease her entire life, is preparing for brain surgery to reduce her risk of future strokes. Nine-year-old Zoey Jones, who has spent her life battling the most severe form of sickle cell disease, is preparing for brain surgery to reduce her risk of

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