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Unemployment in Alabama’s Black Belt outpaces rest of state both before and after COVID

Black Belt counties made up nine of the top 10 counties with the highest unemployment rate in July, and 16 of the top 20, according to data compiled by the university’s Education Policy Center.

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 9, 2020

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Alabama voters have surrendered their power to stop government ineptitude

There is a way to put a stop to this nonsense. A way to make sure that we’re not getting screwed over as badly. A way to make certain our tax dollars are being properly doled out. You have to hold politicians accountable. 

Josh Moon

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September 9, 2020

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks to host “Academy Day” in late September

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, announced that representatives of the five U.S. service academies will join him on Sept. 27 for an informational session for high school students interested in attending. “I need your help getting the word out! Sunday, September 27th, I’ll be joining representatives from the five U.S. service academies in hosting the 2020 … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 9, 2020

51 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for General Election

Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 51 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. In order to protect the safety and wellbeing of voters, Merrill encourages those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus to apply for and cast an absentee … Continued

September 8, 2020

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Mike Hubbard: Prisoner No. 1

Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is now the state's most famous inmate, and as prisoner No. 1, he deserves no more and no less than to serve his time in a state correctional facility.

Bill Britt

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September 8, 2020

Madison County clerk’s office won’t be open for in-person absentee voting until 12 days after voting starts

With only one day left until absentee voting begins in Alabama, the Madison County circuit clerk’s office said in an answering machine message that the office won’t be staffed for receiving hand delivery of ballots until Sept. 21 — a full 12 days after the mandated date. The chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, State … Continued

John H. Glenn

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September 8, 2020

Senate returns to Washington with no coronavirus aid package deal

The members of the U.S. Senate return to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for what is expected to be a tumultuous post-Labor Day stretch. Negotiations on another coronavirus relief package failed before the Senate recessed in early August and, as of Monday, there were no signs that the impasse has been resolved with the November elections … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 8, 2020

Alabama has eighth most active coronavirus cases in U.S.

Alabama has more active coronavirus cases than 42 other states and Washington D.C. — including more than some states like New York, Michigan and Louisiana, which were some of the hardest-hit states early on the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the Alabama Department of Public Health reported 659 more Alabamians tested positive for the coronavirus. That … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 7, 2020

Judge denies Worsley’s request to serve sentence outside prison

A judge last week denied Sean Worsley’s request to be transferred to a community corrections program instead of prison for an August 2016 arrest for marijuana possession. Worsley is facing a five-year sentence in the Alabama Department of Corrections after his probation was revoked in April. “Because the Defendant has fled this jurisdiction both times … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 7, 2020