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One of Alabama's most prominent transportation and logistics related corporations has made some significant purchases recently after forming a partnership with a Florida trucking and brokerage company. Birmingham's P&S Transportation LLC, a subsidiary of PS Logistics, announced that it has recently acquired all of Florida based Rinaudo's substantial transportation assets in a push to expand it's own logistical capabilities particularly its freight network.
In March, Mexican armed forces seized a port facility owned by Alabama-based Vulcan Materials in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The occupation lasted more than a month and intensified a long-running property battle between Mexico and the company. After overwhelming pressure from the U.S. government, fueled by Alabama’s senators, Mexico’s President Andrés López relinquished control of the […]
One Alabama town on the Gulf Coast has been recognized for its scenic beauty. Orange Beach, Alabama ,according to travel experts at North Carolina Travel Guides, is the third most picturesque small town in the entire country.
While asking that the Department of Justice not indict former President Donald Trump again because it will rip the nation apart, his attorneys now have charges for attempting to get tapes at Mar-a-Lago erased to keep them out of the hands of the DOJ to deal with
State Sen. Tim Melson had a heart attack on a state recruiting trip to South Korea and is in critical condition, according to several news reports. The reports said Melson (R-Florence) suddenly collapsed in a coffee shop Thursday. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) administered CPR, according to WAFF-TV in Huntsville. Melson was transported from a […]
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), who sits on the committee, blasted Mayorkas during the Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday.
After securing a guilty verdict in a double-murder cold case that haunted the Wiregrass region for more than 20 years, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is being recognized as “Crime Stopper of the Year” for his work as the state’s top law enforcement official. Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama honored Marshall for, “prosecuting capital murderers, […]
Gearing up for his upcoming FARM Tour, Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced two pieces of agricultural related legislation Wednesday. The first piece of legislation, the bipartisan Farm Board Act, would make changes to requirements that are necessary to become a representative on the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) board. The new bill would give increased representation on the board to farmers who produce both livestock and crops.
Elliott is still not happy with the ADAH for hosting an LGBTQ+ event, but also made it clear that he's not in favor of defunding the agency.
Community banks are often touted as the better alternative to big banks, but what makes them so different? For starters, community banks are usually locally owned and operated, which means they have a vested interest in the success of their community. This often translates to a more personalized approach to banking that can make customers […]
The brutal assault that took place at Rock the South in Cullman last weekend could have ended much worse had it not been for the courageous actions of one man. When Chase Brown of Tuscumbia went to the country music festival he didn't know in a few hours that he would possibly be saving a young man named Reed Walker's life.
Back to school season is upon us. For some reason this season is special to me. School days were some of the best times during my growing up years. I never attended school for an academic pursuit. My sole purpose in school was what I choose to call “social enrichment.” But even those of us […]
President Joe Biden's crackhead son Hunter's plea deal hearing did not go the way many thought it would
The Yellowhammer State's June home sales reportedly turned around a nine month decline after 6,577 homes were sold last month the Alabama Association of Realtors announced last week. The number of homes sold represents a 1.9% month-over-month increase. "This recent increase in sales may indicate that buyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and are continuing to pursue homeownership,”
After a weeklong escapade that spanned across Mountain Brook and Birmingham, the superstar goat dubbed by locals as “Billy the Kid” was reunited with his owner Sunday. How it started: How it ended: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Levite Jewish Community Center (@levitejcc) “We got ‘im! After an hour-long […]
Foreign investors such as state-backed Chinese companies are being treated as a threat to rural economics and national security with the U.S. Senate moving to crack down on foreign ownership of American farmland. An amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act introduced by Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) targets a focus on four nations: China, […]
An innovative law to address the state’s doctor shortage will take effect next week. It’s anticipated to increase the number of practicing physicians in the state, meaning decreased wait times for patients and more access to care. The Alabama Medical Association said the state needs more doctors just to keep pace with current healthcare needs. […]
The Cullman Police Department arrested three men for the alleged beating of an 18-year-old man at Rock the South last weekend. In a news conference today, Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta announced that William Joseph Vinson Jr., 20, of Harvest; Zachary Scott Taylor, 21, of Athens; and Chance Marcus Alan Starling, 20, of Toney; have […]
If you're an amateur photographer with a passion for Alabama's outdoors, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)may have a contest just for you. The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, set to open on August 1, is made possible through a partnership between the ADCNR and the Alabama Department of Tourism.
For a long time, the symptoms were so mild that few people outside of Jerry’s immediate family noticed. But after Jerry was hospitalized with pneumonia and then her husband died in 2019, the disease seemed to become more aggressive. Within a few months, Jerry could no longer live independently and moved in with her daughter, Tammy […]
Following a trend of sold out events, the ALGOP announced Wednesday that its annual Summer dinner which will feature President Donald J. Trump is on track to join that same category. "The response we've received since we announced President Trump as our keynote speaker has been overwhelming. '
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth believes there needs to be some changes at the ALDOT because of the continuing traffic issues on I-65.