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Governor awards $172,000 to SADD for safe driving program
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $172,000 in grant funding for a program aimed at promoting safe driving habits among young drivers in Alabama. The grant, awarded to Students Against Destructive...
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Alabama Department of Labor releases data on top jobs in August
In August 2024, the top jobs in Alabama included Registered Nurses, retail salespersons, and supervisors of retail sales workers, according to the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information...
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Justice In Focus panel takes a closer look at Alabama’s parole system
Alabama’s parole system has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly as the parole approval rate plummeted to a mere 8 percent in 2023. This sharp decline occurred despite the Alabama Department of...
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ABC of Alabama to honor Allen Harris of Auburn-based Bailey Harris Construction
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama, in partnership with Alabama Construction News, will present Allen Harris, CEO of Bailey Harris Construction based in Auburn, with the...
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Gov. Ivey awards over $7.6 million for Alabama highway safety enforcement
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded more than $7.6 million to enhance highway safety in Alabama and reduce the number of reckless drivers on the state’s roads. The grants provided to the Alabama Law...
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Rep. Sewell announces funding to ensure clean, safe drinking water in Alabama
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, announced Wednesday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $43.9 million to the State of Alabama to support lead pipe replacement and ensure...
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Faulkner Bible lectureship to host high-profile debate on gambling
Faulkner University will address one of the state’s most hotly contested topics—gambling—in its annual high-profile debate. The V.P. Black College of Biblical Studies will host the formal debate on...
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Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to combat distracted driving
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $200,000 to the Alabama Department of Public Health for a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. The campaign aims to reduce the number of...
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Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival offers “something for everyone” in 2024
Cooking demonstrations by MasterChef Junior winner Bryson McGlynn and noted Alabama chef Ricky Albright highlight the schedule for the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA). The festival,...
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Rep. Sewell announces $2.2 million in federal funding to revitalize Selma...
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, was in Selma on Thursday to announce major federal funding that she secured to revitalize infrastructure in downtown Selma and expand mental health and substance use...
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Gov. Ivey deploys first responders to Florida, additional National Guard to N.C.
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has deployed a 57-person Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force to Florida as the state recovers from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The governor also...
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Meteorologist James Spann faces fury for debunking wild hurricane conspiracy...
Alabama’s most respected meteorologist, James Spann, recently expressed frustration over a “society full of hate, anger, rage, and the inability to think clearly,” following an onslaught of negative...
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Montgomery County Probate Court responds to national security threat against...
In response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement on Tuesday regarding a plot to conduct a terrorist attack on Election Day, the Montgomery County Probate Court has taken proactive measures...
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Gov. Ivey deploys Transportation workers to Florida, Public Health support...
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the deployment of Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) workers to Florida to aid with cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton...
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Abortion tops inflation as key issue for young female voters in 2024 election
Nationally, abortion has emerged as a critical issue, particularly for young women voters, and its significance in the 2024 presidential election cannot be understated. According to a recent KFF...
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Sen. Britt condemns TikTok, calls for Congressional action
U.S. Senator Katie Britt, R-Ala., issued a statement condemning TikTok following an NPR article that revealed the platform’s internal communications showing a blatant disregard for the mental health of...
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AG: Alabama’s HB 172 does not apply to parody content
The Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute (HLLI), a nonprofit legal organization known for defending individual rights, particularly around free speech and constitutional law, recently sought clarification...
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BRW names Derek Walcott, Tim Comstock to two major roles
BRW, an industry leader in trucking, warehousing, logistics and fulfillment, announced the appointment of Derek Walcott as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Administration and Tim Comstock as...
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Justice Department secures $8M to address redlining in Black communities in...
The Justice Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Tuesday that Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation (Fairway) has agreed to pay $8 million and a $1.9 million civil...
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Gov. Ivey awards $1.6 million to support research, innovation projects
Methods to reclaim and recycle Alabama’s coal ash sites are among the research projects funded through a $1.6 million package awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to the state’s universities and research...
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