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Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Germany-based Heiche Surface Technologies plans a substantial investment to open an advanced metals coating facility in Jasper, creating at least 73 jobs and expanding Walker County’s footprint in Alabama’s auto industry.

ALABAMA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Gov. Ivey Tours SiO2, COVID-19 Vaccine Vial Producer

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday, December 21, 2020 joined leaders of SiO2 Materials Science and other officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a facility where the Auburn company has launched production of unique vials to be used in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.

ALABAMA SECRETARY OF STATE: Secretary of State John H. Merrill Wishes You a Safe and Merry Christmas

Secretary of State John H. Merrill wishes you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas!

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Severe allergic reaction reported following COVID-19 immunization

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has been made aware that a person who received the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday experienced anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) several minutes after taking the vaccine and while in required post-vaccine observation.

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STATE OF ALABAMA, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ADOL Announces New Phone Appointment System; Discontinuing in-person Assistance

The Alabama Department of Labor is announcing a new phone appointment system for unemployment compensation claimants who need assistance with their claims.

Tuberville praised as ‘a great gentleman’ for support of Electoral College vote

By Yellowhammer Times reports | Dec 21, 2020

U.S. Sen.-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is getting a boost for his support of an Electoral College challenge.

ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY: Nobel Prize Winner to Speak for the 2021 Annual Research Frontier Symposium

Due to the pandemic, we will have our first virtual Symposium in 2021.

STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Alabama’s November Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.4%

Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 4.4%, down from October’s revised rate of 5.7%, and above November 2019’s rate of 2.7%.

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ALABAMA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Governor Ivey Issues Statement Regarding the Study Group on Gambling Policy Report

Earlier this year, I established the Study Group on Gambling Policy to thoroughly review and gather all the facts surrounding the seemingly endless debate on gambling in Alabama.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA: Three UNA Faculty Approved for Leave

Three professors at the University of North Alabama have been approved for faculty development leave.

CITY OF MONTGOMERY: Warming Center

Montgomery's Warming Center will open again Dec. 24-26 at the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center, 604 Augusta Avenue. EMA welcomes individuals or organizations interested in volunteering, assisting with meals, donating clean and warm clothing or providing hygiene items.

Trump: Tuberville a ‘real champion and man of courage’

By Yellowhammer Times reports | Dec 18, 2020

Donald Trump is praising U.S. Sen-elect Tommy Tuberville who at a rally yesterday signaled he would be challenging the Electoral College certification.

U.S. Sen.-elect Tuberville nods toward Electoral College challenge

By Yellowhammer Times reports | Dec 17, 2020

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) may be an ally for U.S. Representative Mo Brooks, who plans to challenge the Electoral College votes in a bid to keep President Trump in office.

Brooks renews vows to challenge electoral votes

By Yellowhammer Times reports | Dec 16, 2020

Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) has renewed his vow to challenge the Electoral College.

Brooks: Congress has the ultimate vote

By Yellowhammer Times reports | Dec 15, 2020

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) says Congress will have the final say when it comes to determining if President-elect Joe Biden will be declared the official winner of the election.

AG Marshall: ‘All elections should be safe and secure’

By Yellowhammer Times reports | Dec 14, 2020

In a ceremony today awarding Albama’s electoral votes to Donald Trump, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he will be focusing on election integrity.

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Alabama shortens home quarantine for some COVID-19 contacts

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces that the length of home quarantine for people with expected close contacts to COVID-19 cases can end after the tenth day for some individuals without testing, provided they have experienced no symptoms during the daily required monitoring period and they follow the additional requirements.

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Drive-up COVID-19 testing available in Brundidge Thursday

The Pike County Health Department will offer a drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic at Salem Baptist Church, 217 S. Main St., Brundidge, on Thursday, December 17, from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m.

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ALABAMA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Governor Ivey Signs Emergency Proclamation to Address Tax and Economic Development Issues Delayed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a supplemental emergency proclamation to address tax and economic development issues that were delayed in the Alabama Legislature’s 2020 Regular Session due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA: Playing the Role of Trailblazer