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Alabama Community College System to host Workforce Exchange summit on October 14

By S. K. Nunes | Oct 1, 2025

The Alabama Community College System is organizing The Workforce Exchange, a regional Economic & Workforce Development Summit, scheduled for October 14 at the Enterprise Civic Center in Enterprise.

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Alabama DOT's Linden Bypass project earns environmental excellence award

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation's (ALDOT) Grove Hill team and its contractor partners have been recognized with the 2025 Award of Excellence at the Clear Water Alabama Conference in Pell City.

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Governor Ivey announces $3.7M funding for Alabama road projects

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

Governor Kay Ivey has announced the allocation of over $3.7 million in state funding for 13 road projects across Alabama.

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Safety improvements planned for SR-20 at Gargis Lane in Colbert County

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

Work to enhance safety on State Route 20 at Gargis Lane in Colbert County is set to commence next week, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

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Jefferson County begins work on its first diverging diamond interchange

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

Construction has begun on Jefferson County's first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Exit 104 on I-59/20 at McAshan Drive in McCalla.

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Alabama Department of Transportation wins national communication awards

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has been recognized with four top communication awards by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

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I-20 westbound bridge lane closure scheduled by ALDOT starting October 2

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 29, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a lane closure on the I-20 westbound bridge over the Coosa River in Riverside, set to begin on October 2.

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Four Mexican nationals receive federal sentences for drug trafficking offenses

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 29, 2025

Four individuals who are citizens of Mexico have been sentenced to federal prison on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco...

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Mobile man sentenced to 18 months for illegal firearm possession

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 29, 2025

A Mobile resident, Reginald Thompson, 50, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Member of Darrin Southall drug ring sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 26, 2025

Henderson Pippins, a 45-year-old resident of Mobile, Alabama, was sentenced on September 25, 2025, to more than 16 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization led by Darrin Southall.

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NFIB survey shows optimism among Alabama small businesses despite hiring difficulties

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 26, 2025

The August results of the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey indicate ongoing challenges for small businesses in Alabama.

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ALDOT announces overnight closure of SR-14 section in Greene County

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 21, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to close a section of State Route 14 at the I-20/59 Exit 40 interchange in Eutaw, Greene County.

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ALDOT plans resurfacing of SR-19 in Marion County

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 20, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to commence a resurfacing project on State Route 19 in Marion County.

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NFIB urges Congress to repeal Corporate Transparency Act affecting small businesses

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 17, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is calling for the full repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act, citing concerns over its impact on small businesses.

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Exactech settles false claims act case over defective knee implants for $8 million

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 16, 2025

Exactech Inc., a medical device manufacturer based in Gainesville, Florida, has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it violated the federal False Claims Act.

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Oklahoma man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender in Alabama

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 15, 2025

Joshua Kahanek, 44, has been sentenced in Mobile, Alabama after pleading guilty to failing to register as a sex offender.

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Ecuadorian sentenced to nine years for cocaine smuggling intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 11, 2025

A federal court has sentenced Tanyl Damian Anchundia-Rezebala, an Ecuadorian national, to 108 months in prison for smuggling over a metric ton of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean.

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Jefferson County man convicted for role in check theft and bank fraud scheme

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 10, 2025

A Jefferson County resident has been found guilty in federal court for participating in a scheme involving stolen checks, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.

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Second man pleads guilty; two more charged in Montgomery business robbery

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 10, 2025

A second individual has entered a guilty plea and two others have been charged in connection with the March 10, 2025, robbery of a dry cleaning business in Montgomery, Alabama, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin...