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News from July 2025

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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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How many H-1B petitions were made by Alabama employers during 2024?

By R. A. Mooney | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 1,158 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Alabama, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

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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.

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VA provides 10.9% fewer home purchase loans in Alabama in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

There were 1,914 VA home purchases in Alabama in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $636.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alabama sales tax holiday aims to boost main street businesses

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash encourages Alabamians to shop at local small businesses during the state's annual sales tax holiday.

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Multiple defendants charged in Alabama cockfighting operation

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

A federal grand jury has charged several individuals in Alabama for their involvement in a cockfighting and illegal gambling operation.

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Federal grand jury indicts six for immigration crimes in Alabama

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

A federal grand jury in Huntsville has charged six individuals with immigration-related offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona.

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New SR-75 bridge over Town Creek set to open in DeKalb County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

The new bridge on SR-75 over Town Creek at Lakeview in DeKalb County is set to open to traffic on Monday, July 14, weather permitting.

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Geotechnical work set for US-98 in Fairhope beginning July 21

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will commence a geotechnical investigation on US-98 at Fly Creek in Fairhope starting Monday, July 21.

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New RCUT intersections completed in north Alabama

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

Contractors for the Alabama Department of Transportation have completed two Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersections in north Alabama.