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Editorial: Alabama Gives Day

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  • Thursday, May 24 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-05-24 23:20:46 GMT
    Caps and gowns, tears and hugs, high fives and pumped fists – it is that time of year - graduation. All over our state this month young men and women are walking down the aisles with diplomas in hand
    Caps and gowns, tears and hugs, high fives and pumped fists – it is that time of year - graduation. All over our state this month young men and women are walking down the aisles with diplomas in hand

  • Friday, May 18 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-05-18 23:20:53 GMT
    If you text and drive it's a matter of WHEN and not IF you will be involved in an accident. The odds are stacked against you when your eyes and hands are more focused on your cell phone than they are
    If you text and drive it's a matter of WHEN and not IF you will be involved in an accident.  The odds are stacked against you when your eyes and hands are more focused on your cell phone than they are the other motorists on the roadways.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-05-15 23:20:31 GMT
    On our editorial suggesting that the governor raise taxes to fund Medicaid, we received these comments: "If the budget is passed at this severely cut rate, the shortage of physicians, hospitals, and clinics
    On our editorial suggesting that the governor raise taxes to fund Medicaid, we received these comments:

  • Tuesday, May 1 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-05-01 23:20:35 GMT
    If your commute includes I-85 in the mornings I'm sure you've noticed men alongside the roadways picking up trash and road debris and thought to yourself "who would want to do that?"
    If your commute includes I-85 in the mornings I'm sure you've noticed men alongside the roadways picking up trash and road debris and thought to yourself "who would want to do that?"

  • Friday, April 20 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-04-20 23:20:42 GMT
    For the next sixty seconds I want you to give yourself permission to push pause on whatever you are doing and listen and reflect for a moment. I did this recently after reading an article titled "Top five
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -

If there's one thing Alabamians do well its support those in need – that is the mission of today's first ever Alabama Gives Day.

Alabamians are coming together today for 24 hours of unprecedented giving ending tonight at midnight. Radio and Television stations across the state are supporting this extraordinary day to help the organizations that make Alabama special. And it's your chance to make a real impact!

Whether you have a favorite cause or not, we encourage you to explore the many missions of the participating nonprofits and help show Alabama's unparalleled generosity to the world by making your tax-deductible gift today.

The collective goal today is to raise a record amount of money for hundreds of participating nonprofits statewide. You may choose from a list of participating nonprofits to benefit from your online gift. It's easy, it's safe, it's rewarding and your gift matters!

We hope you will log onto wsfa.com today and click on the Alabama Gives Day link and help in any way you can.

We appreciate and encourage your feedback.

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