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News from September 2025

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Alabama DOT's Linden Bypass project earns environmental excellence award

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation's (ALDOT) Grove Hill team and its contractor partners have been recognized with the 2025 Award of Excellence at the Clear Water Alabama Conference in Pell City.

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Governor Ivey announces $3.7M funding for Alabama road projects

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

Governor Kay Ivey has announced the allocation of over $3.7 million in state funding for 13 road projects across Alabama.

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Safety improvements planned for SR-20 at Gargis Lane in Colbert County

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

Work to enhance safety on State Route 20 at Gargis Lane in Colbert County is set to commence next week, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

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Jefferson County begins work on its first diverging diamond interchange

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

Construction has begun on Jefferson County's first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Exit 104 on I-59/20 at McAshan Drive in McCalla.

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Alabama Department of Transportation wins national communication awards

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 30, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has been recognized with four top communication awards by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

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I-20 westbound bridge lane closure scheduled by ALDOT starting October 2

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 29, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a lane closure on the I-20 westbound bridge over the Coosa River in Riverside, set to begin on October 2.

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Four Mexican nationals receive federal sentences for drug trafficking offenses

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 29, 2025

Four individuals who are citizens of Mexico have been sentenced to federal prison on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco...

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Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reports 11 arrests in child trafficking sting

By D. M. Fisher | Sep 29, 2025

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 11 men as part of "Operation Summer Heat," a child trafficking sting aimed at individuals attempting to exploit minors online.

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Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry after multiple deportations

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 29, 2025

A Honduran national, Oscar Guillen Orellana, was sentenced to eight months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.

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Mobile man receives over 17 years for production of child pornography

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 29, 2025

A Mobile resident, Jason Jones, 46, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for producing child pornography and attempting to entice a minor.

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Mobile man sentenced to 18 months for illegal firearm possession

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 29, 2025

A Mobile resident, Reginald Thompson, 50, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Dauphin Island Bridge rehabilitation project by ALDOT starts September 2025

By A. E. Quinones | Sep 28, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to commence a significant rehabilitation project on the Dauphin Island Bridge, situated on SR-193.

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Member of Darrin Southall drug ring sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 26, 2025

Henderson Pippins, a 45-year-old resident of Mobile, Alabama, was sentenced on September 25, 2025, to more than 16 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization led by Darrin Southall.

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Irvington man receives 15-year sentence for firearms and drug convictions

By A. E. Quinones | Sep 26, 2025

A man from Irvington, Alabama, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following his third felony conviction.

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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.