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Alabama has a thriving business culture, according to a study
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A new study done by CNBC claims Alabama is one of the best states at recruiting businesses. Bevin Bright is a business owner that can corroborate that claim. Bright is the owner of Sweet and Sassy in Dothan, a one stop bakery and boutique shop. “We...
Alabama beachgoers, here’s why your phones could buzz more — and how it could help save a life
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama introduced Lulu’s Law, a new law that would send out an emergency alert if a shark has attacked someone or if beach conditions make a shark attack more likely. The law is named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin who was bitten by a […]
All West Alabama First Responders Invited To Free Appreciation Lunch
How much do we appreciate our Alabama first responders?. Well, just talk to someone who had a life-saving experience with a local first responder. Now, we can put our money where our mouth is and give back to our first responders. Who is invited?. Police, firefighters, EMT/Rescue crews, nurses, doctors,...
Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Alabama Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 7:27 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m. for Calhoun, Cherokee and Cleburne counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely. "At 7:27 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Pleasant...
Alabama lawmaker: Katie Britt wouldn’t face same sexist attacks as Kamala Harris because of race, politics
Vice President Kamala Harris would not be facing attacks she used sexual relationships to advance her career as she begins her 2024 presidential campaign if it were not for her race and political beliefs, according to an Alabama state representative. If Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee who is Black...
Readers respond to Alabama high schools that could benefit from a nickname update
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Some Alabama Publix locations partially close deli counters following Boar’s Head recall
Some Publix locations in Alabama have partially closed their deli counters following a recall of Boar’s Head meats in connection with a listeria outbreak. Last week, Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats were recalled in connection with the outbreak, which has reportedly caused two deaths. The U.S. Department...
DEI, traffic cameras, pygmy hippo: Down in Alabama
Auburn University is the latest state college to announce the closing of its Office of Inclusion and Diversity, reports AL.com’s Rebecca Griesbach. Now five institutions have made or announced the move, just months after a new state law was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey that bans DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs. The law requires that colleges be in compliance with the law by Oct. 1.
More campus DEI offices shut down in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa ahead of fall semester
Diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at universities in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa are shutting down ahead of the fall semester as more schools respond to laws barring the ideology. Auburn University announced Monday evening that it would be dissolving its DEI office by Aug. 15, following an announcement last week that the entire University of […]
Covington County sees increased unemployment rate for June
Covington County’s unemployment rate increased in June, according to preliminary, non-seasonally adjusted figures compiled by the Alabama Department of Labor. The county’s unemployment rate for June was 3.3 percent, up from 2.7 percent in May. It also reflects an increase from June 2023 when the county’s rate stood at 3.1 percent. The numbers represent a […] The post Covington County sees increased unemployment rate for June appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Alabama built rocket successfully launches secret Space Force satellite
The Atlas V rocket, built at the United Launch Alliance factory in Decatur launched its final National Security satellite during an early morning blast off at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Although this marks the end of military launches for the Atlas-V, this type of Alabama rocket may see extra work carrying NASA’s Starliner, once the new space capsule is certified as safe to fly operational missions to and from the International Space Station.
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