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I-59 emergency slab repair begins July 14; completion expected by September

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 9, 2025

An emergency repair project on a 13-mile stretch of I-59 in DeKalb County is set to start on Monday, July 14.

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Improvements underway for SR-69 at Sunset Drive in Guntersville

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 9, 2025

Work has commenced on a project aimed at enhancing SR-69 at Sunset Drive in Guntersville.

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Alabama ranked 36th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 8, 2025

With $325,339 in home loans issued, Alabama ranked 36th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Sen. Tuberville on veterans' housing support legislation: I support 'H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act'

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 7, 2025

Senator Tommy Tuberville, a United States Senator from Alabama, said that he supports H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act.

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Montgomery man pleads guilty following dry cleaner robbery

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 7, 2025

A Montgomery man has pleaded guilty in federal court for his involvement in a robbery that took place at a dry cleaning business earlier this year.

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NFIB discusses beneficial ownership reporting mandate on Alabama radio

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 7, 2025

Josh McLeod, the director of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently appeared on "Viewpoint Alabama" on the Alabama Radio Network.

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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.