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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...
Pensacola's plan for homeless help, new zoning regs will be paid for with federal funds
Pensacola will have exactly five months as of Wednesday to make any changes to its plan to spend $19.1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves is bringing an updated plan to spend the city's American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Pensacola City Council next week that will leave...
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 […]
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...
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...
'This is barbaric': Inmate families call for criminal investigation of organ harvesting
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WBMA) — Families accusing the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System (UAB) of organ harvesting are calling on Governor Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall and the FBI to investigate their claims. They have filed civil lawsuits in state court, but believe criminal investigations are warranted.
Pensacola's Missy Gannon wins European Disc Golf Festival tournament in Estonia
Missy Gannon's disc golf career has been going pretty well since moving to Pensacola last summer. In March of this year, Gannon, known as "Big Money Missy" for her putting prowess under pressure, won her first Professional Disc Golf Association major tournament when she captured the United States Women's Disc Golf in March of this year. ...
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.
Former Alabama Rep. John Rogers sentenced to 13 months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud
John Rogers, the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives and a stalwart of the state's Black caucus, will spend 13 months in prison for his part in stealing money from a community service fund.
Sculptor says Helen Keller statue at Alabama State Capitol nearing casting
The sculptor of a Helen Keller statue headed to the Alabama State Capitol said Tuesday the sculpture would be ready for bronze casting in “probably one more month.” Jay Warren, an Oregon-based sculptor designing the state of the disability rights activist, shared photos of the statue with the Alabama Women’s Tribute Statue Commission over a […]
USPS hosting career fairs for rural Alabama jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The United States Postal Service is aiming to add team members to help deliver mail across rural areas of Alabama and Mississippi. The service is hosting 37 career fairs throughout both states on August 1 at 10 am – 2 pm in an effort to fill open positions. Local postmasters and […]
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