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Final countdown for ULA’s Delta IV Heavy rocket program
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It was the final countdown Tuesday for the United Launch Alliance's Delta program as the last Delta IV...
Biden’s Alabama ballot legality remains in question without provisional certification – or legislation to correct
On Tuesday, Alabama’s top election official informed Democratic Party leaders on the state and national level that he will not certify the names of...
DNC will be held too late for Biden to qualify for Alabama’s general election ballot, Secretary of State Wes Allen says
On Tuesday, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen wrote to notify the Alabama Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee that names submitted past...
Homewood finance director arrested for allegedly stealing city money before retiring
On Tuesday, Robert Burgett, 63, was charged with felony Aggravated Theft by Deception after authorities were made aware of irregularities in the movement of...
Alabama claims No. 1 spot among auto-exporting states for first time
Alabama has become the nation’s No. 1 auto-exporting state, with international vehicle shipments surging past $11.2 billion in 2023 to overtake long-time leader South...
Alabama’s original Golden Flake factory site purchased for $6 million
Alabama-based brand Golden Flake has sold its original five-building factory complex in Birmingham. The site, which first became operational in 1958, features a 283,310...
Nate Oats, Bruce Pearl rumored in Kentucky head coach replacement search
In a seismic move that will send waves throughout the college basketball landscape, Kentucky men's head basketball coach John Calipari, who led the Wildcats...
Alabama: Here’s where you can see the partial solar eclipse
Alabamians, weather permitting, will likely get a chance between 12:45 and 3 p.m. today to view a partial solar eclipse.
While not in the path...
State Rep. Simpson says Ethics Commissioner’s offense should be a civil or administrative violation – not a felony
On Thursday, Alabama Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald appeared on the Jeff Poor Show and admitted that he has made contributions to political campaigns while...
Alabama House passes bill to protect homeowners from squatters illegally occupying their property
On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to protect homeowners from squatters illegally occupying their property. HB182, sponsored State Rep. Craig...
ALDOT launches review of cost-saving options for Mobile River Bridge & Bayway project
The Alabama Department of Transportation, along with the chairmen of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization, said they...
State Sen. Arthur Orr says his bill intends to ‘prevent coercion’ in Alabama unionization votes
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State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he's not against Alabama workers organizing -- he just wants to make sure it's done through a secret...
Alabama House passes bill to educate all students about the dangers of fentanyl
This week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to require K-12 public schools to include prevention education about the dangers of fentanyl and...
Longleaf Recovery & Wellness facility opens to treat mental health
According to a release, Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, a primary mental health outpatient facility in Hoover, officially opened on Tuesday, April 2, with a...
Sen. Britt introduces legislation expanding maternal healthcare access
Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined a group of fellow lawmakers on Wednesday in introducing a bill that would expand maternal healthcare access in...
UA System, Presidents issue update on Alabama DEI reform implementation
The Alabama Legislature passed legislation to ban the teaching of divisive concepts, including critical race theory, by any state agency. It also ends Diversity,...
Legal gaming debate in Alabama to continue after House rejects Senate changes
On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a motion of nonconcurrence on the Senate’s gaming substitute to send the gambling bill to a...
Improving access, preventing tragedies is priority of mental health bills, Ledbetter says alongside lawmakers
Alabama lawmakers and officials gathered Wednesday to outline advancements in the state's approach to mental health care. At a news conference, they addressed legislation...
Proposal to expand Alabama Medical Cannabis licensing met with strong pushback at hearing
A medical cannabis reform bill introduced yesterday by two State Senators was met with opposition and frustration during a Senate Agriculture committee meeting on...
Austal rejects takeover offer from South Korean company
Australian shipbuilder, Austal, has rejected a substantial takeover offer from a large multi-profile business conglomerate headquartered in South Korea. Austal, which operates AustalUSA in...
Turning Birmingham’s Brookwood Village into an aquarium is now more than just an April Fool’s joke
On April Fools Day, media outlet Bham Now pulled a prank on their followers.
The Magic City based media company posted that the Brookwood Village...
Alabama Legislature salutes Military Appreciation Day, pledges to lead a veteran-friendly state
On Tuesday, the Alabama Legislature held a rare joint session of the House and Senate to honor America’s military and the role that the...
Majority Leader Livingston to BCA: Alabama to benefit from transformative workforce legislation
Alabama Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston addressed the Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday morning to discuss Working for Alabama, the Alabama Workforce Transformation...
Regions Bank celebrates Financial Literacy Month with 15th annual Share the Good initiative
Regions Bank is marking Financial Literacy Month this year with its 15th annual Share the Good Initiative. The company-wide volunteer effort benefits communities served...