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2 weeks ago |
tuscaloosanews.com | Sarah Clifton
Jackson Hospital & Clinic is increasing community programming following financial difficulties. New initiatives include a Patient and Family Advisory Council and stroke awareness education. The hospital launched a "Stronger Together" initiative with community-focused events. Jackson Hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after defaulting on bonds and failing to secure a loan.
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2 weeks ago |
tuscaloosanews.com | Sarah Clifton
Oracle laid off 65 Montgomery employees effective June 30. The layoffs were announced in a WARN notice filed on May 7. The WARN notice was filed 54 days ahead of the layoffs, slightly short of the required 60 days. Oracle has not commented on the reasons for the layoffs. One of the country's biggest technology companies, Oracle, has conducted a new round of layoffs that is set to affect over 60 Montgomery workers. Oracle is a software company based in Austin, Texas.
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3 weeks ago |
tuscaloosanews.com | Sarah Clifton
Over 100 workers at an Alabama chemical plant were laid off on April 16. The WARN notice, legally required 60 days before mass layoffs, was filed on May 7, weeks after the layoffs occurred. Bilfinger, the contracting company, attributed the layoffs to adjustments based on contract requirements. The future of the affected employees, including potential relocation or severance, remains uncertain. An Alabama chemical plant has made cuts to its staff, leaving over 100 Alabama workers out of a job.
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3 weeks ago |
usatoday.com | Sarah Clifton
Any Montgomery resident knows about the Montgomery Biscuits. This team, though, has an unexpected boost unique to the region that’s landed them — and Montgomery by extension — on an international radar: Montgomery’s robust Korean culture. They may have read about the team in another language and under another name — the Montgomery Kimchi — on a Korean news site, but the result is the same: Koreans know the name of Montgomery, Alabama from halfway across the world.
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3 weeks ago |
tennessean.com | Sarah Clifton
Hyundai's presence in Montgomery, Alabama has led to a significant increase in the city's Korean population and cultural influence. The growth of Korean culture is evident in various aspects of Montgomery life, from businesses to language learning programs. While progress has been made in bridging cultural gaps, challenges remain in terms of understanding and supporting Korean educational initiatives. Any Montgomery resident knows about the Montgomery Biscuits.
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Nick Kelly
Alabama Beat Writer at AL.com
Nick Kelly primarily covers news in Montgomery, Alabama, United States and surrounding areas.
Maggie Dazzio
Content Producer at The Bama Buzz
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Joshua Schneyer
Investigative Reporter at Reuters
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