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Mobile woman sentenced to two years for preparing fraudulent tax returns

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 25, 2025

Carrie Mae Jones of Mobile, Alabama, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after being found guilty of filing fraudulent tax returns.

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Mobile man sentenced to over 12 years for illegal firearm possession

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 25, 2025

Joseph Ambrose Wilburn, Jr., a resident of Mobile, Alabama, has been sentenced to 156 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

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Carrollton District maintains roads with dedication amid daily challenges

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 25, 2025

A typical day in the Carrollton District of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is unpredictable, with changing weather and unexpected incidents like crashes or urgent repairs.

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Alabama launches campaign to prevent bridge hits by raising driver awareness

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 25, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a new public awareness campaign to help drivers avoid collisions with low bridges.

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ALDOT addresses damage at I-65/I-565 interchange after steel coil incident

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 25, 2025

ALDOT crews are addressing damage to a bridge and exit ramp at the I-65 and I-565 interchange caused by a steel coil that fell from a truck.

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Alabama conducts airport inspections to ensure aviation safety

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 25, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Bureau recently conducted inspections at Enterprise Municipal Airport and the Flowers Hospital helipad in Dothan.

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Bridge demolition begins on SR-243 at Cedar Creek in Franklin County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 25, 2025

Demolition work has commenced on the bridge located on SR-243 at Cedar Creek in Franklin County.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Alabama increases from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alabama in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $332,422, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Birmingham man sentenced to 36 years for gun and drug crimes

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 23, 2025

A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for possessing a machine gun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced the sentencing. U.S. District Court Judge Madeline H....

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Alabama receives $406.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 20, 2025

The VA issued 1,243 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Tennessee River Bridges lane closures rescheduled to Thursday night

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 19, 2025

Overnight lane closures on the I-65 Tennessee River Bridges, initially set for Sunday, July 20, have been rescheduled to Thursday, July 24.

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Governor Ivey announces $3.7M funding for Alabama road projects

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 19, 2025

Governor Kay Ivey has announced that over $3.7 million in state funding will be allocated to 12 road projects across Alabama.

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Traffic pattern change set for US-31 and McQueen Smith Road intersection

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 19, 2025

The intersection of US-31 and McQueen Smith Road in Prattville will experience a temporary change in traffic patterns starting Monday, July 21.

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Alabama Agriculture Department seeks farm applications for recognition programs

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 19, 2025

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is now accepting applications for its annual Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs.

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VA home loan amount averages $325,339 in Alabama for Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 17, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Alabama during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $325,339, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Tuberville and Britt should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 17, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville and Senator Katie Britt to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.

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Jasper District adapts to rapid changes under experienced leadership

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 16, 2025

On any given day, the Alabama Department of Transportation's (ALDOT) Jasper District faces a rapidly changing environment.

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Tennessee River Bridges rehab causes nighttime lane closures on I-65

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 16, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced lane closures on Interstate 65 for the rehabilitation of the Tennessee River Bridges.

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Justice Department opens applications for tribal access to national crime databases

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

The Department of Justice has announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to join the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information.

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Birmingham tax preparer sentenced to prison for filing false returns

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

A Birmingham tax preparer has been sentenced for preparing false tax returns for clients, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Blackburn sentenced Geta Barr to 18 months in prison.