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U.S. Representative Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) non-committal about the debt deal but has a reasonable assessment of where the nation is
The Alabama Senate passed a sweeping anti-gang bill that will crack down on activities related to criminal enterprises. Championed by Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), the bill won strong bipartisan support in a 32-0 vote. The bill imposes aggressive mandatory consecutive penalties for any individual who knowingly possesses, uses, or carries a firearm during an […]
The staff of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is setting up satellite offices across the state next month to assist with casework and listen to constituents’ concerns. The offices will be set up June 7-29 in Baldwin, Chilton, Conecuh, DeKalb and Wilcox counties. These temporary locations will make it more accessible for those who do not live […]
Economists think about jobs in a seemingly counterintuitive way. While noneconomists see job creation as a primary goal, economists view labor as a scarce resource to be conserved. This leads to differences of perspective on everything from government incentives to businesses to the impact of automation, including artificial intelligence (AI). To understand the economic perspective, […]
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) said on FM 106.5's "Midday Mobile," discussed the positives and negatives of the legislation.
Two major companies in the air transportation business have partnered to grow the industry, not just in the United States but south of the border as well. Airbus’ production facility in Mobile recently delivered an A320neo to Volaris, a Mexico-based low-cost airline, Airbus announced. Volaris is the first non-U.S.-based airline to take delivery of an […]
Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Tuesday a ban on transgender student-athletes competing in collegiate sports inconsistent with their biological sex. “Look, if you are a biological male, you are not going to be competing in women’s and girls’ sports in Alabama,” Ivey said. “It’s about fairness, plain and simple.” In 2021, the governor signed […]
Football and Basketball. When athletic historical milestones at the University of Alabama take place usually these are the sports that come to mind. However, Sunday evening in Tuscaloosa, it was all about a different program and one player in particular.
Brooks is calling on GOP members of Congress to reject the deal made by President Biden and Speaker McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling.
The Alabama Legislature passed a bill that could rescue Birmingham-Southern College and other financially strained colleges in the state. The Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Fund to provide temporary aid awaits Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature after approval from the Senate and House. Proposed by Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills), the idea received […]
Alabama continues to climb lists as one of the most popular places to move. In a time when the cost of living soars, the Yellowhammer Sate is offering a refreshing change with low property tax rates, historic levels of employment, and ever-increasing affordability. On top of that, the 21 state parks and serene coastal and […]
A beloved Jefferson County judge passed away over the weekend. Anne Lamkin Durward,54, died unexpectedly at her home next to her husband and two dogs.
Calhoun Community College and the University of Alabama in Huntsville signed an Advanced Manufacturing Memorandum of Understanding. The partnership creates a seamless transferable career path for Calhoun students to transfer to UAH. Calhoun opened the Alabama Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence in 2019, which is a division of Auburn University’s program. The school also partners […]
Debt ceiling increase deal met
VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. plans to add 200 jobs as it equips its Mobile facility to convert and modify Airbus A320 Family passenger jets as cargo aircraft, providing another boost to the region’s aerospace/aviation sector. “This expansion project builds on Mobile’s soaring success in the aerospace industry, further solidifying our position as a global […]
Responsible energy and infrastructure development can help create jobs, support local businesses and industries while attracting new ones to our state, and strengthen Alabama’s entire economy. However, there is a major roadblock standing in the way of these critical efforts: Our broken, far-too-complicated federal permitting process. The permitting and approvals process for new infrastructure and […]
You and your fiancé are so excited to plan your wedding! As you begin to budget and save for your big day, don't forget these essential tips.
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a global leader in STEM training for students, is blasting into the future.
Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims has been named to the board of the American Association of Community Colleges.
The $14.6M restoration project is a huge win for those of us who love to eat those delicious Alabama oysters and shrimp.
On Christmas Day, 1952, Sgt. Arthur Hullett received the news that his 22-year-old brother Ervin had been killed in Korea. They had grown up in a close-knit family, as two of eight children. The news understandably came as a shock. He realized that he’d never see his brother again. Both Hullett brothers had faced unimaginable […]
Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.
UAB's Trygve Tollefsbol has spent nearly 20 years researching cancer prevention. At the center of their research: vegetables.