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Alabama lawmakers begin pre-filing bills ahead of 2025 legislative session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Some Alabama lawmakers are already preparing for next year’s legislative session, pre-filing bills on topics from crime to transportation. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) would like to see fellow lawmakers pass a bill allowing the governor or attorney general to appoint an interim police chief in high crime areas. This […]
Biden-Harris Administration announces $20.4M in funding to address pollution, stimulate economic growth in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Land and Minerals Management traveled to Vestavia Hills, Alabama Wednesday to announce more than $20.4 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help address pollution, create jobs, and spur economic opportunities in the state. Millions of Americans live...
Another Alabama Red Lobster location reported closed
Tuscaloosa’s Red Lobster became the latest location of the chain to close in Alabama. According to the corporate website, the restaurant is no longer listed as open. In May, Red Lobster abruptly closed the doors of some 50 restaurants, including four locations in the state - in Auburn, Decatur, Huntsville and Mobile.
Most immigrants coming to US are ‘garbage,’ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, in an interview Tuesday on the Fox Business show “Kudlow,” said most immigrants coming into the country are “garbage.”. Referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Joe Biden said in 2021 would have special duties related to addressing the roots of immigration at the southern border, Tuberville overstated the number of people crossing the border.
Summer Drought Spreading Across Central Alabama
During the warm months, Alabama is accustomed to the scorching hot temperatures and occasional afternoon downpour to replenish the dry soils. However, we are normally not prepared for growing drought concerns like many local farmers have been worried about this year. In fact, for some farmers, these are the driest conditions they’ve had since the […]
Alabama man headed to prison for conning $4.7 million from investors in phony business, timber schemes
A Pell City man has been sentenced in a scheme to defraud more than 40 investors in his various companies out of more than $4.7 million, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples. Chief U.S. District Court Judge R....
Alabama students bring invention, ingenuity to aerospace industry
Universities across Alabama have become hubs of aerospace innovation, with student and faculty projects that offer promising contributions for the global industry. The latest crop of this work involves plum NASA grants, deep dives into weather system data, space craft development and competitions on the national stage. “The spirit of...
Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement
Attorney for former Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, requested a hearing Tuesday to determine whether Rogers broke a plea agreement, as prosecutors allege. Rogers’ attorneys filed an objection to a portion of the plea agreement in June, which federal prosecutors voided the agreement. In filings on Friday and Tuesday, Rogers claimed that he was not aware […] The post Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Federal judge could rule soon on Alabama lawsuit over threats of prosecution to abortion aid
A lawsuit aimed at stopping Alabama from potentially prosecuting those who help Alabamians seek out-of-state abortion care could soon reach a resolution. A round of briefing concluded on Monday, with plaintiffs — who include Yellowhammer Fund; Alabama Women’s Center and WAWC, formerly West Alabama Women’s Center — reiterating an argument that Alabama Attorney General Steve […] The post Federal judge could rule soon on Alabama lawsuit over threats of prosecution to abortion aid appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Big Lots store closing list: Locations that are shutting down, 1 Alabama store closing
Discount retailer Big Lots is closing as many as 40 stores this year as the company struggles against inflationary headwinds and drops in consumer spending. In June, the company’s SEC filings indicated it will close between 35-40 stores this year. Big Lots closed 52 locations in 2023. The filing...
Young singer from Alabama receives golden buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent’
A star was born in Alabama thanks to “America’s Got Talent” on July 9. Rising artist Reid Wilson from Montgomery received the golden buzzer on season 19, episode 6 of the popular talent competition show. The 14-year old sang a rendition of “You Don’t Own Me” by...
Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
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