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News from September 2025

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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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Greenville man receives ten-year federal sentence for illegal firearm possession

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 25, 2025

A Greenville, Alabama man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.

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Former Alabama corrections officer sentenced to prison for bribery scheme

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 24, 2025

A former corrections officer at the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for accepting bribes, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona.

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Tuberville urges expanded veteran access to over-the-counter hearing aids

By S. B. Patrick | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee have sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins, advocating for greater access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for veterans.

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Birmingham man pleads guilty to seven counts of murder for hire

By A. E. Quinones | Sep 24, 2025

A Birmingham resident has admitted guilt to charges of murder for hire, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.

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Selma man sentenced to federal prison for mail theft and destruction of postal property

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 23, 2025

A Selma resident has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for possessing stolen mail and destroying a U.S. Postal Service collection box, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.

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Farmers' Day proclaimed by Governor Ivey highlights economic impact

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 22, 2025

Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Rick Pate have declared October 12th as Farmers’ Day in Alabama.

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Bridge maintenance prompts temporary closure on US-84 in Daleville

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 21, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a temporary closure of the eastbound bridge over the Choctawhatchee River on US-84 in Daleville.

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I-565 corridor project nears completion with new message sign installation

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 21, 2025

A new dynamic message sign (DMS) is set to be installed on I-565 westbound near the Triana Boulevard overpass in Huntsville on Thursday, September 25.

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$6.1M paving project begins on US-72 in Jackson County

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 21, 2025

A $6.1 million road improvement project has commenced on US-72 in Jackson County, 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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Jefferson County man convicted for fentanyl possession and illegal machinegun

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 19, 2025

A federal jury has found Jaylin Artez Patton, 29, of Birmingham, Alabama, guilty on multiple drug and gun charges.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Alabama employers during 2024?

By W. H. Aiello | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 1,155 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Alabama, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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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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Texas man receives over 17 years for kidnapping toddler from Birmingham

By A. E. Quinones | Sep 16, 2025

A Texas man has been sentenced to over 17 years in prison for his role in the kidnapping of a toddler from Birmingham, Alabama.

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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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Tuberville joins bipartisan effort to declare September as National Literacy Month

By R. T. Rogers | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined 17 other senators in introducing a resolution to designate September 2025 as “National Literacy Month.” As Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on...

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Marengo County man sentenced to over 13 years for Dixon Mills Chevron armed robbery

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 15, 2025

A Marengo County man has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for the armed robbery of a Chevron gas station in Dixon Mills, Alabama.