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Number of VA loans issued in Alabama increased by 65.3% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,806 home loans in Alabama, totaling $1.2 billion, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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ALDOT announces new projects including improvements on SR-35 in Fort Payne

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has initiated a project to enhance operations on State Route 35 near Interstate 59 in Fort Payne.

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SR-67 resurfacing in Decatur moves forward with new phase

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The resurfacing project on SR-67/Beltline Road in Decatur is set to progress to its next phase.

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Northbound exit ramp at I-65 Exit 93 closed for repairs from July 7–11

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the northbound exit ramp at Exit 93 on I-65 to 18-wheelers starting Sunday night, July 6.

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Lane closures planned on US-280 in Jefferson County starting July 7

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced planned lane closures on US-280 in Jefferson County.

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Alabama DOT announces pavement testing on SR-7 in Jefferson County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced plans to conduct pavement testing on SR-7 (US-11) in Jefferson County, starting Thursday, July 10, 2025.

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US-72 widening project returns to nighttime lane closures due to travel delays

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The US-72/Florence Boulevard widening project in Lauderdale County will switch back to nighttime lane closures for most operations.

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SR-14 resurfacing project begins in Elmore County with expected completion by Fall 2025

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin a resurfacing project on State Route 14 in Elmore County starting Monday, July 7, weather permitting.

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2024: Alabama introduced 2 new policies supporting renewable energy and efficiency

By A. V. Springer | Jul 4, 2025

Alabama added at least two new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.

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New traffic devices installed on US-31 in Spanish Fort

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has implemented new traffic measures on US-31 in Spanish Fort.

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Upper River Road bridge repair completed; all lanes of I-65 reopened

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

After continuous work since Saturday night, contractors have completed repairs on the Upper River Road bridge over I-65, finishing about 14 hours ahead of schedule.

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Maplesville District tackles road maintenance across Bibb and Chilton counties

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

The Maplesville District of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) manages a diverse range of road maintenance responsibilities across Bibb and Chilton counties.

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Inspection planned for SR-77 bridges over Coosa River

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

State bridge inspectors are scheduled to inspect the northbound SR-77 bridge over the Coosa River, located between Southside and Rainbow City, on Monday, July 7.

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Paving project on SR-291 in Gadsden to begin next week

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

A paving project on State Route 291 in Gadsden is set to commence next week, contingent on weather conditions.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

The VA issued 1,243 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 632 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Alabama companies were under most scrutiny during June?

By A. V. Springer | Jul 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Alabama in June.

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Tuberville joins Hagerty-led effort to exclude non-citizens from apportionment counts

By I. A. Morrow | Jul 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) in introducing the Equal Representation Act, a bill that seeks to change how congressional districts and Electoral College votes are determined by excluding non-citizens...

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Montgomery man receives federal sentence for illegal firearm possession

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 2, 2025

Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced that Taboris Ladale Mock, aged 33, from Montgomery, Alabama, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.

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Africanized honeybees detected in Barbour County; ADAI takes action

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 1, 2025

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has confirmed the presence of Africanized Honeybees in Barbour County.

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

By A. V. Springer | Jul 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Alabama in June.