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Demopolis Times closure evidence of changing times

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Demopolis Times newspaper published its last and final issue one week ago Wednesday. But now that its gone — how will people in the River City get their news. The dawn of the digital information age continues to take its toll on the newspaper industry — especially small rural papers. The Demopolis Times newspaper…

First ever connected rural classroom opens at RC Hatch School

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A new first-of-its-kind — high-tech classroom — is now up and running at RC Hatch School in Uniontown. What started out as an ordinary classroom has been transformed into a 21st century technology space. It’s a connected rural classroom designed to bridge the digital divide. Birmingham non-profit Ed Farms — designed and built the new…

Global Digital Video Game Industry Sees 40% Jump in 2021

The global digital video games industry continues growing at a rapid pace, with no signs of slowing down in the years to come. According to data presented by 123scommese.it, the entire market is expected to generate nearly $146b in revenue in 2021, a 40% increase in two years. Henry Hailey, 10, plays the online game Fortnite in the early morning hours…