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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...
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.
Federal department invests $20 million to rehab abandoned Alabama coal mines
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A grant of over $20 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior will help rehabilitate hazardous mine sites around Alabama to their natural state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. With the money, the state hopes to create more opportunities for abandoned coal mines to be turned into economic developments. […]
Coroners hold 2nd annual training
A collaborative effort by Legacy of Hope and the Alabama Coroner’s Association is working to ensure that the officials responsible for recording, reporting and investigating deaths in Lowndes and surrounding counties have the training they need to perform their job with excellence. On July 18, the partners held their second annual regional education event in […]
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.
Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market chairwoman resigns after controversy
Jul. 24—After a bitter controversy surrounding the temporary location of the Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market and a dispute between vendors and Farmers Market board members, Laura Ritch, the board chairwoman, has resigned. "I'm tired," Ritch said Tuesday. "I want to go back to my shop and make a living." Ritch said she is not getting to spend much time at her store, Main Street West ...
Nexstar promotes two sales leaders to VP and GM of its broadcast and digital operations in Huntsville, Alabama, and Lubbock, Texas
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) has announced the promotion of two experienced broadcast leaders and current Nexstar executives to vice president and general manager, overseeing the company’s broadcast and digital operations in Huntsville, Alabama (DMA #81), and Lubbock, Texas (DMA #141). Olivia Pennington will assume responsibility for WHNT-TV...
Non-profit returns to Hazel Green veteran’s home to repair tornado damage
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF) - One Hazel Green U.S. Army veteran has been dealing with the aftermath of a tornado that came through in May. The home of Paul D’Agostin was damaged back in May and the non-profit BeArded WARRIORs has been working on repairing his home. D’Agostin has...
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