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Foley man sentenced for firearm possession related to shooting

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 30, 2025

A Foley man, Ladarious Roper, 22, was sentenced to 85 months in prison for possessing a firearm linked to a shooting incident.

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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama increases in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Alabama during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $325,339, a 1.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alabama DOT plans bridge girder repairs on Wares Ferry Road over I-85

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 29, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin repairs on the bridge girders of Wares Ferry Road over Interstate 85 in Montgomery County.

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Lane closures planned for US-72 widening in Lauderdale County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 29, 2025

Drivers in Lauderdale County should prepare for daytime lane closures on US-72/Florence Boulevard over the next month.

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ALDOT announces resurfacing project on SR-87 in Coffee County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 29, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin a resurfacing project on State Route 87 in Coffee County, starting Monday, June 30, weather permitting.

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Tuberville joins senators in push for term limits on senate parliamentarian

By I. A. Morrow | Jun 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), along with Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), has introduced a resolution to impose six-year term limits on the Senate Parliamentarian.

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Tuberville urges Senate action on Trump-backed tax cut legislation

By S. B. Patrick | Jun 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama appeared on The Will Cain Show to address the ongoing efforts in the Senate to pass tax cuts championed by former President Donald Trump.

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Bridge replacement causes year-long detour on SR-243 in Franklin County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 26, 2025

Traffic on SR-243 in Franklin County will be rerouted for about a year due to the replacement of the bridge over Cedar Creek.

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ALDOT survey crew ensures precision in construction projects across Alabama

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 26, 2025

ALDOT's survey crew plays a vital role in the success of construction projects by ensuring accuracy before any physical work begins.

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Tuberville introduces university team doctor at Senate committee hearing

By R. T. Rogers | Jun 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced Dr. Lyle Cain, a University of Alabama team physician and orthopedic surgeon, at a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing in Washington.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama average $326,864 for Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $326,864, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Tuberville introduces resolution for National Women’s Sports Week amid ongoing legislative push

By R. T. Rogers | Jun 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined other lawmakers in introducing a resolution to recognize June 23-29, 2025, as National Women’s Sports Week.

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I-59 improvement project enters new phase with ramp closures in Trussville

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 25, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation is set to begin Phase II-C of the I-59 improvement project in Trussville on Monday, July 7, 2025.

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ALDOT promotes benefits of roundabouts in new "Zero to 60" episode

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 25, 2025

Alabama's Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has released a new episode in its "Zero to 60" series, focusing on the increasing use of roundabouts on the state's roads.

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Huntsville Brownsferry Road reopens after major reconstruction

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 25, 2025

All lanes of SR-304/Huntsville Brownsferry Road in Limestone County are now open to traffic.

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Tuberville reiterates call for firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rate policy

By I. A. Morrow | Jun 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama appeared on "The Bottom Line" with Dagen McDowell and Guy Benson to discuss his ongoing calls for President Trump to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position.

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Tuberville highlights Alabama's role in proposed Golden Dome missile defense initiative

By S. B. Patrick | Jun 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a press conference in Washington, D.C., alongside Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and several other lawmakers, to discuss the proposed development of the Golden Dome, a national security initiative...

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Tuberville questions defense nominees on NATO ties and Middle East security

By S. B. Patrick | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took part in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to review the nominations of Vice Admiral Charles B. Cooper II for Commander of United States Central Command and Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich...

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Department of Defense employee charged with unlawful retention of classified documents

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 24, 2025

A civilian employee of the U.S. Department of Defense has been charged with unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents.

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VA Purchase Loans in Alabama average $331,441 for Q4 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alabama in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $331,441, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.