Alabama's combined tax revenues down 3% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Yellowhammer Times | Nov 13, 2024

Alabama collected $3.6 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Number of VA loans issued in Alabama increased by 205.6% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,952 home loans in Alabama, totaling $929.5 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Food and Cosmetics companies in Alabama during Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Alabama in the third quarter of 2024.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 260 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 392 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Alabama increases from 2022 to 2023

By Yellowhammer Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Alabama in the fiscal year 2023 was $300,809, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Alabama increases from Q2 to Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alabama in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $321,059, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Alabama among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Yellowhammer Times | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows that Alabama is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

Average VA home loan amount in Alabama increases in Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Alabama during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $314,864, a 3.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Alabama increases from Q2 to Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Alabama during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $321,206, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Centreville Finance Department Regarding City Sales Tax Records on October 31, 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 31, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Centreville Finance Department regarding city sales tax records on October 31, 2024.

VA provides 2,153 home purchase loans in Alabama in Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 2,153 VA home purchase loans issued in Alabama in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $691.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alabama ranks 13th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 25, 2024

Alabama ranked 13th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 2,952 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Centreville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 25, 2024

FOIA Request to City Of Centreville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024.

Alabama ranked 37th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 22, 2024

With $314,864 in home loans issued, Alabama ranked 37th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 2,952 home loans in Alabama totaling $929.5 million in Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,952 home loans totaling $929.5 million in Alabama during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alabama experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Alabama experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

Alabama receives $83.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 260 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alabama universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.9% in Alabama in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

FOIA Request Sent to Centreville City Council Regarding Council Members' Information on October 15, 2024