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For some low-income workers, retirement is only a dream

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In this photo taken Oct. 18, 2016, Gwen Strowbridge, 71, poses for a photograph among photos of her grandchildren wearing her work uniform at her home in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Strowbridge works six days a week caring for a 100-year-old woman. She has worked all her life and plans to work until she can't physically work anymore. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

By Maria Ines Zamudio

For The Associated Press

Dear Hurt

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By Tijuana J. Williams

More than ever, this election threatens to divide us, says UAB psychologist

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“From discussions at work, home or places of worship, and from posts on social media, we can be increasingly aware that, in many cases, the views our friends, colleagues and acquaintances have about politics may not match up with our own.” (Stock photo)

By Bob Shepard

UAB News

Jefferson County judges outline campaign platforms at critical meeting with voters

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(From right) Candidates Elizabeth French, Michael Glover, and Clyde Jones speak to voters during Monday's forum held at Guiding Light Church by The Gatekeepers Association. (Monique Jones, The Birmingham Times)

By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

From industrial to innovational: Avondale Works looks to transform Birmingham properties

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The $10 million transformation of Avondale Works will combine existing buildings to create modern space with lots of common areas. (Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds)

By Michael Tomberlin

Alabama NewsCenter

Birmingham Water Works announces restrictions in the midst of a Stage Three drought

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Birmingham and surrounding areas are under an advanced drought advisory. (U.S. Drought Monitor)

By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

After 50 years, Water Board votes to end joint billing with Jefferson County

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Logo courtesy Facebook

By Barnett Wright

The Birmingham Times

Bryan Stevenson’s fervent battle against bias in the criminal justice system

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Bryan Stephenson at the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Al. (Bernard Troncale, special to The Times)

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

For The Birmingham Times