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Chilton unemployment rate creeps towards 3% in July
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Labor released its unemployment data for the month of July earlier in August, and it showed a slight spike in unemployment in Chilton County. The unemployment rate grew to 2.9% in Chilton County, up from 2.7% in June and 2.5% in July 2023. These rates […] The post Chilton unemployment rate creeps towards 3% in July appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Former Alabama prep stars return to NFL on practice squads
Two former Alabama high school standouts cut on Tuesday as NFL teams reduced their preseason rosters to the regular-season limit returned to the league on Friday by signing with practice squads. Waived by the New Orleans Saints, linebacker Monty Rice from James Clemens High School in Madison joined the Atlanta...
RNC co-chair Lara Trump, daughter-in-law to Donald Trump, to speak at Alabama GOP summer dinner
Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump will be the keynote speaker during the Alabama GOP’s annual summer dinner on Friday, Sept. 13. Trump, the daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, has co-chaired the RNC since March. She is the wife of Trump’s son, Eric, and is a former contributor with Fox News. The Alabama GOP, in its announcement about Lara Trump’s speech on Friday, described her as “instrumental in leading the party’s strategic initiatives and rejuvenating the RNC with fresh energy.”
LBW featured for empowering residents with disabilities
As the state and nation grapple with a workforce shortage, Alabama’s community and technical colleges are stepping up to address this pressing challenge. Among these institutions, Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College has garnered attention for its significant efforts, recently being featured in a statewide podcast episode. The spotlight was on their Alabama RISE program, […] The post LBW featured for empowering residents with disabilities appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Check out the top vote-getters from the Week 1 state volleyball poll
More than 15,000 ballots were cast in the Week 1 AL.com Volleyball Player of the Week poll and one of the top performers for one of the state’s top teams came away with the top honors in convincing fashion. Junior Baker Garside of St. Luke’s earned 4,676 of the...
See Thursday's statewide Week 2 high school football scores
Pisgah scored late to win the battle of No. 1 teams against Fyffe in a key game Thursday night. Here are all the scores as compiled by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Ahead of Labor Day, North Alabama unions stand in solidarity with striking AT&T workers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In Alabama and across several other Southern states, 17,000 Communications Workers of America (CWA) members who work for AT&T Southeast are on strike over unfair labor practices. Huntsville’s CWA Local 3905 has approximately 250 members on strike. “During negotiations, management has refused to...
Alabama Supreme Court overturns $3M judgment in worker’s death
The Alabama Supreme Court Thursday overturned a $3 million judgment for the spouse of a worker who died after becoming trapped in machinery. Catalina Estillado died of blunt force injuries in 2017 after she became caught in machine rollers while working at ABC Polymer Industries LLC in Helena. Her husband,...
Alabama state committee looks to address gaps in veteran mental health care
A newly formed committee met Thursday in Montgomery to discuss ways to close mental health care gaps for military veterans in Alabama. The committee, led by Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), focused on preventing veteran suicides. “We’re trying to get out in front of this thing so […]
Wawa Continues To Expand In The South With Two More Stores In Alabama Opening This Week
Two new Wawas opened in Alabama this week as the beloved convenience store chain continues to expand its footprint in the South. One store is located in Mobile on Cottage Hill Road and the other is located on State Route 59 on the south side of Robertsdale in Baldwin County, according to a report from AL.com. Both stores hosted ribbon cuttings, free T-shirt giveaways, and "a charitable hoagie-building competition."
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