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Tennessee River Bridges rehab causes nighttime lane closures on I-65

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 16, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced lane closures on Interstate 65 for the rehabilitation of the Tennessee River Bridges.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Alabama employers during 2024?

By R. A. Mooney | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 1,158 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Alabama, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

Justice Department opens applications for tribal access to national crime databases

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

The Department of Justice has announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to join the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information.

Birmingham tax preparer sentenced to prison for filing false returns

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

A Birmingham tax preparer has been sentenced for preparing false tax returns for clients, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Blackburn sentenced Geta Barr to 18 months in prison.

VA provides 10.9% fewer home purchase loans in Alabama in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

There were 1,914 VA home purchases in Alabama in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $636.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alabama sales tax holiday aims to boost main street businesses

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash encourages Alabamians to shop at local small businesses during the state's annual sales tax holiday.

Multiple defendants charged in Alabama cockfighting operation

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

A federal grand jury has charged several individuals in Alabama for their involvement in a cockfighting and illegal gambling operation.

Federal grand jury indicts six for immigration crimes in Alabama

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

A federal grand jury in Huntsville has charged six individuals with immigration-related offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona.

New SR-75 bridge over Town Creek set to open in DeKalb County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

The new bridge on SR-75 over Town Creek at Lakeview in DeKalb County is set to open to traffic on Monday, July 14, weather permitting.

Geotechnical work set for US-98 in Fairhope beginning July 21

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will commence a geotechnical investigation on US-98 at Fly Creek in Fairhope starting Monday, July 21.

New RCUT intersections completed in north Alabama

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

Contractors for the Alabama Department of Transportation have completed two Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersections in north Alabama.

US-29 resurfacing in Macon County starts Monday, completion expected by Fall 2025

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin a resurfacing project on US-29 in Macon County starting Monday, July 14, contingent on weather conditions.

Alabama DOT announces ramp closures on I-59 for ongoing construction

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced the closure of the entrance and exit southbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road, exit 141.

Alabama ranks 14th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 11, 2025

Alabama ranked 14th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,806 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Alabama during Q2

By A. V. Springer | Jul 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Alabama in the second quarter of 2025.

Madison County man indicted on multiple child sexual exploitation charges

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 11, 2025

A Madison County man has been indicted on charges related to child sexual exploitation, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.

Mobile woman sentenced for tax fraud; ordered five years' probation

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 10, 2025

Mobile resident Brandy Davis has been sentenced to five years of probation, with the first year under home confinement, following her conviction for tax fraud.