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Prefiled Alabama bill would extend death benefits to volunteer firefighters who die of cancer
An Alabama legislator is sponsoring legislation to compensate the families of volunteer firefighters stricken with cancer while performing their duties. HB 35, sponsored by Rep. Russell Bedsole, R-Alabaster, would make survivors of volunteer firefighters eligible to receive the death benefits awarded by the State Board of Adjustment for first responders who perish in the line […]
Vote for your choice for the Week 6 State Volleyball Player of the Week
We’re about two weeks away from the postseason for Alabama High School Athletic Association and Alabama Independent School Association volleyball teams. AHSAA area tournaments begin on Oct. 16 with the regionals set for Oct. 23. AISA region seeding tournament is Oct. 15-16 with the Elite Eight set to begin Oct. 26.
Dense fog advisory for Central Alabama Monday morning
On Monday at 6:26 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon and Lee counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility less than one mile in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," adds the...
Gas Prices: See how North Alabama compares this week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Gas prices continue to remain lower than last year’s averages, according to AAA. The national average for regular gasoline is currently $3.22 per gallon, with mid-grade at $3.69 and premium at $4.04. In Alabama, drivers are paying an average of $2.78 for regular, $3.20 for...
Alabama one of the nation’s top 10 states for doing business, report states
Alabama is the nation’s eighth best state for doing business, according to a ranking from Area Development. The national publication also rated the state highly in several other categories, including top marks for its property tax environment. Alabama was one of six Southern states to place in the top...
Select southeastern colleges to waive application fees for Alabama students next week
Alabama high school seniors will be able to apply to select colleges and universities at no charge next week. The Alabama State Department of Education said in a news release Tuesday that the initiative aims to increase the number of young people pursuing college degrees, especially those from low-income families or who would be the first […]
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