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Bicentennial Banquet held at governor’s mansion

Thursday, October 17, Alabamians traveled to the Governor’s Mansion to celebrate a Taste through Time: Celebrating 200 Years of Alabama Food, a signature Alabama 200 event. The evening was presented by author Trace Barnett. Barnett is the author of Tracing Roots: A Modern Approach to Living Off the Land. Also presenting was Executive Chef of … Continued
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October 21, 2019

Plastics plant to be built in Auburn

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that ID Plastics LP, which manufactures a variety of technical plastic products, will invest $9.8 million to open its first U.S. operation in Auburn. “Our continued efforts and partnerships with local communities have led to another great manufacturer coming to Alabama,” Governor Ivey said. “ID Plastics’ decision to select … Continued
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October 18, 2019

Dynetics opens rocket-testing facility in Decatur

Dynetics has opened a rocket-testing facility in North Alabama that it says will help advance major programs such as NASA’s Space Launch System, the space agency’s most powerful rocket, and the United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur, a next-generation launch vehicle. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said on social media, “Alabama has a dynamic aerospace history. We’re … Continued
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October 16, 2019

Ivey urges public assistance in search for missing 3-year-old Kamille McKinney

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued the a statement Monday regarding the active amber alert on missing three-year-old, Kamille McKinney: “Late Saturday evening, an amber alert was issued for Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney, a three-year-old from Birmingham, who was reported to be abducted while outside playing with other children at a birthday party,” Gov. Ivey said. “That … Continued
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October 15, 2019
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Find a boogeyman, not the truth

Unlike many Alabama voters, I don’t simply vote for somebody because they’re of a particular party. This goes for Republicans and Democrats. I vote for who I’ve determined is the better candidate – not who I think might win. Sometimes the choice is obvious: For example, Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democrat Walt Maddox would have made … Continued
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October 3, 2019

Retired State Rep. Pete Turnham has died

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that retired State Representative Pete Turnham, D-Auburn, has passed away at the age of 99. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said, “Last night, a true statesman passed away. Former state Rep. Pete Turnham served his country in WWII, before serving as a state rep. for HD-79 for 40 years. We offer … Continued
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October 2, 2019

Ivey urges Alabama citizens to obtain a STAR ID by Oct. 1, 2020

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) and ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor reminded Alabamians that they have a year to the federal deadline requiring a more secure identification to fly domestically on commercial aircraft and to enter military bases and certain federal facilities. Gov. Ivey urged Alabamians to obtain the STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted … Continued
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October 2, 2019