Alabama Forestry Association endorses Sam Givhan for State Senate
Givhan is seeking re-election for state Senate District 7, which covers Madison County.
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Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer “ambushed,” murdered in his home
Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break.
Senate leader says body will be focusing on House bills this week
Reed said the Senate has already dealt with major topics like medical marijuana, gun bills and gaming.
Sewell meets with county officials to discuss American Rescue Plan
Sewell continued her American Rescue Plan tour with stops in Lowndes and Dallas counties.
Over half of Alabamians now live in just eight counties
Alabama's 20 smallest counties have all lost population since 2010, according to population estimates.
Sewell announces new grants for airports
Thursday, U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced today $21,549,052 in funding for airports throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, as part of the funding allocated by the CARES Act. “While we must continue to prioritize health care and safety initiatives to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we must also do everything possible to mitigate the economic … Continued
Hyundai supplier to expand in Selma creating 60 new jobs
Seoyon E-Hwa Interior Systems, a Tier 1 automotive parts supplier to Alabama’s Hyundai assembly plant, announced plans earlier this month to invest more than $5 million to expand its operation in Dallas County. Seoyon E-Hwa will add 60 jobs to its current workforce of 436 in Selma. This will makes the company one of Dallas … Continued
Buttigieg to visit Alabama on Sunday
Democratic presidential candidate South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg will be in Selma Sunday for a short visit in observance of the anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” The Pete for America campaign also announces that they will be hosting more than 100 events in Alabama this weekend as part of their get-out-the-vote (GOTV) effort ahead of the … Continued
Alabama Farmers Federation elects leadership
Monday, the Alabama Farmers Federation elected its leaders were at the organization’s 98th annual meeting in Montgomery. Gov. Kay Ivey, Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville, and former Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-South Carolina) spoke to the group. The group presented Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) with the Service to Agriculture Award. Conecuh County row crop and cattle farmer … 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