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KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell takes readers on a vibrant tour through the life of the filmmaker, activist, and transmedia futurist. 

By the end of the month, two Alabama hospitals will stop delivering babies.

By the end of the month, two Alabama hospitals will stop delivering babies. A third will follow suit a few weeks later.That will leave two counties — Shelby and

The March of Dimes said the farther a woman has to travel to receive birthing care, the greater the risk of maternal and infant morbidity.

The maternity wards at Monroe County Hospital, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham will shutter by the end of next month.

Dr. Jesanna Cooper, an obstetrician and gynecologist who previously worked at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, the Birmingham hospital that closed its

Hahnville High student and longtime Boy Scout Mason Waits was acknowledged at the St. Charles Parish Council meeting last week for earning his Eagle Scout award.

Plus, more great stories from The Tennessean for this Memorial Day weekend.

Ruth Osburn set out to save a 340-year-old oak tree in Williamson County. She had to convince a developer to re-draw housing plans to keep tree alive.

Tuscaloosa county community members gathered to celebrate the dedication of the Freedom Farm in Coker, which will house abused, abandoned and at-risk children.