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LinkedIn: Judge who released schizophrenic Charlotte train murderer has a side gig treating criminals

By Yellowhammer Times | Sep 14, 2025

In January 2025, Mecklenburg County Magistrate Teresa Stokes signed the release of DeCarlos Brown Jr., a repeat arrestee later accused of fatally stabbing Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light-rail.

Four men indicted on federal immigration charges in Huntsville

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 12, 2025

A federal grand jury in Huntsville has indicted four individuals on charges related to immigration violations, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona for the Northern District of Alabama.

Alabama's Q1 individual income tax revenue down 13.5% from previous quarter

By W. H. Aiello | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $1.3 billion in individual income tax revenue for Alabama, a 13.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Which type of Alabama companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By A. V. Springer | Sep 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Biologics companies from Alabama in the second quarter of 2025.

Tuberville questions Joint Chiefs nominee Mahoney on AI warfare and military readiness

By I. A. Morrow | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama held a discussion with General Christopher J. Mahoney, the nominee for Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on September 11, 2025.

Ecuadorian sentenced to nine years for cocaine smuggling intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 11, 2025

A federal court has sentenced Tanyl Damian Anchundia-Rezebala, an Ecuadorian national, to 108 months in prison for smuggling over a metric ton of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean.

Analysis: Chicago foundation paid $3.3 million to Mecklenburg County to keep career criminals, like DeCarlos Brown, on the streets

By Yellowhammer Times | Sep 11, 2025

Mecklenburg County received $3.3 million from a Chicago-based political foundation after leaders agreed to "reduce the use of incarceration" for repeat criminals like DeCarlos Brown, Jr.

Property tax revenue up 26% from previous quarter in Alabama

By G. S. Gould | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $291 million in property tax revenue for Alabama, a 26% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Jefferson County man convicted for role in check theft and bank fraud scheme

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 10, 2025

A Jefferson County resident has been found guilty in federal court for participating in a scheme involving stolen checks, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.

Limestone County Sheriff’s Office arrests Indonesian national on electronic solicitation of a child charge

By D. L. Loomis | Sep 10, 2025

The Limestone County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of a 31-year-old Indonesian national, who was unlawfully in the United States, on charges of electronic solicitation of a child.

Second man pleads guilty; two more charged in Montgomery business robbery

By S. K. Nunes | Sep 10, 2025

A second individual has entered a guilty plea and two others have been charged in connection with the March 10, 2025, robbery of a dry cleaning business in Montgomery, Alabama, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin...

Huntsville Police arrest two men on drug trafficking charges after patrol stop

By D. L. Loomis | Sep 9, 2025

The Huntsville Police Department announced that two men were arrested on two counts of drug trafficking after officers on proactive patrol discovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia in a vehicle during a Wednesday morning operation.

Tuberville defends HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., criticizes Senate attacks

By I. A. Morrow | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor to defend Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after Kennedy faced criticism during a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Tuberville introduces bill seeking alternative treatments for veterans with TBI or PTSD

By I. A. Morrow | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has introduced the Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Act, a bill aimed at expanding alternative treatment options for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) or post-traumatic stress...

Daphne man sentenced to over seven years for methamphetamine trafficking

By B. N. Delarosa | Sep 8, 2025

A Daphne resident, Robert Keith Corte, Jr., 35, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine-trafficking conspiracy and for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Tuberville names Sergeant Michael Thorin as September Veteran of the Month

By S. B. Patrick | Sep 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has recognized U.S. Army Sergeant Michael Thorin of Gardendale as the September “Veteran of the Month.” In a video message, Senator Tuberville highlighted Thorin’s 19 years of service in both the Army and the...

Tuberville supports bill aimed at preventing future government shutdowns

By R. T. Rogers | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined colleagues in reintroducing the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, a legislative proposal aimed at eliminating government shutdowns and compelling Congress to remain in Washington until budget work is...

Tuberville introduces judicial nominees before Senate Judiciary Committee

By R. T. Rogers | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced three nominees for federal district court judgeships in Alabama during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Foreign nationals sentenced for illegal reentry as part of Operation Take Back America

By G. S. Gould | Sep 3, 2025

Two Honduran nationals, Hermes Castillo, 44, and Miguel Alvarado-Villanueva, 36, were sentenced this week in Mobile, Alabama for illegally reentering the United States after previous deportations.

Tuberville and Husted introduce bill aimed at increasing transparency on college costs

By S. B. Patrick | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Jon Husted (R-OH) have introduced the Debt, Earnings, and Cost Information Disclosure for Education (DECIDE) Act in Washington.

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