Williesha Morris

5 days ago | al.com | Williesha Morris

Alabama’s two college towns, Auburn and Tuscaloosa, are both growing. And, like the colleges themselves, they’re growing fast. Tuscaloosa is the 24th fastest growing city in Alabama with 114,288 residents, a 13% increase from 2020 to 2024, AL.com found, using U.S. Census data. Auburn ranks at No. 42, with 83,757 residents, a 9% increase from 2020. Opelika is the 26th fastest growing city in Alabama with a 12.9% increase.

1 week ago | kccallnews.net | Williesha Morris

Phanuelle Manuel said having a fellow Black woman as a mentor helped her visualize a future in computer science. Manuel, and hundreds of other high school students, received training, mentorship and support on Advanced Placement tests as part of a national effort to encourage more Black women to enter computer science. “I could see myself succeeding in the future,” […]

1 week ago | al.com | Williesha Morris

One of the world’s biggest lingerie retailers has shut down its website and limited in-store services due to a “security incident.”Customers at Victoria’s Secret’s website will read the following message. “Valued customer, we identified and are taking steps to address a security incident,” the site said. “We have taken down our website and some in store services as a precaution. Our team is working around the clock to fully restore operations. We appreciate your patience during this process.

1 week ago | birminghamtimes.com | Williesha Morris

By Williesha Morris | [email protected] Manuel said having a fellow Black woman as a mentor helped her visualize a future in computer science. Manuel, and hundreds of other high school students, received training, mentorship and support on Advanced Placement tests as part of a national effort to encourage more Black women to enter computer science. “I could see myself succeeding in the future,” said Manuel, who is now a freshman at the University of Alabama.

1 week ago | al.com | Williesha Morris

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a cucumber recall to include more products sold at popular grocery chains such as Walmart and Albertson’s. Last week, Florida-based Bedner Growers announced a recall of cucumbers after reports of salmonella contamination in 15 states, including Alabama. The outbreak has been linked to more than two dozen illnesses, including nine hospitalizations.