Gov. Ivey awards COVID-19 relief funds to North Alabama counties
Ivey will announce additional grants to other Alabama cities and counties as applications are processed.
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Alabama ranked No. 9 by Site Selection magazine
Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings.
Harold Sachs arrangements announced
Sachs became the chief of staff for the Alabama Republican Party in 2011.
HomTex switches to making face masks in Alabama
Due to the coronavirus crisis, HomTex Inc., a Cullman based manufacturer of bed liners and other items, has shifted its focus to making cotton face masks for businesses and individuals. The family owned company also plans a major investment at its facilities in Cullman County to manufacture the pleated, 3-ply surgical masks used in hospitals … Continued
Severe storms leave damage across Alabama
Severe weather impacted the Southeast during Sunday and Sunday night. A combination of tornados, severe thunderstorms, heavy rains, and strong winds did damage across Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi. At least 11 people have been killed in Mississippi, including a Lawrence County sheriffs deputy and his wife. Fourteen people … Continued
Melvin Hasting is running for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Place 1
Melvin Hasting is running for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, place 1 in the Republican primary. Hasting is an attorney in Cullman. “In the 18 years of my law practice, I have experience in conducting all of the types of trials and criminal proceedings that are decided by the Court of Criminal Appeals,” Hasting … Continued
2019 was record year in Alabama for low unemployment, total employment and wages
2019 will be remembered for both our bicentennial as a state and for the record low unemployment. Not only are more people working in Alabama than ever before but average wages are also at a record high. “I’m so proud to be able to close out this decade with record-breaking economic measures,” Alabama Governor Kay … Continued
State unemployment drops again in September
Friday, the Alabama Department of Labor announced that our state reached a new record low unemployment rate of 3.0 percent. The governor said in a statement that she is very proud of this news, but is remaining laser focused on helping all Alabamians who want a job to get a job. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey … Continued
36 people arrested in joint federal, state and local law enforcement effort
A joint federal, state, and local law enforcement initiative resulted in the arrests of 36 individuals earlier this month on a variety of criminal charges, including drug trafficking, money laundering, using communication facilities to facilitate drug trafficking and various firearms offenses. The arrests were announced by U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town, DEA Assistant Special Agent … Continued
Morgan County man pleads guilty to faking his own death
A Morgan County man pled guilty Tuesday in federal court to faking his death. U.S. Attorney Jay Town and Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General Special Agent in Charge Rod Owens announced the guilty plea in a statement. Jackson Matthew Hall, age 28, of Lacey Springs entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge … Continued