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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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