After ballot examination, Scottsboro Starbucks becomes second to unionize
Over Halloween, a Starbucks in Scottsboro became the second location in Alabama to successfully form a union.
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Workers at Scottsboro Starbucks announce intent to organize
The letter states that, due to prevailing working conditions, employees find it increasingly difficult "to provide the service our customers deserve when Partners cannot feel safe and support in their own work environment."
Scottsboro to host Hemp Fest 2021 Saturday and Sunday
H. Marty Schelper will be the key note speaker at Hemp Fest this weekend in Scottsboro.
Tommy Hanes to run for re-election
Tommy Hanes is ranked as among the most conservative members of the Alabama Legislature.
Shelby announces FAA grants for airport infrastructure upgrades
Eight local airports throughout Alabama will receive more than $8.29 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants.
Shelby announces that Alabama airports will receive $9.7 Million in FAA Grants
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Tuesday that 19 local airports throughout Alabama have been awarded more than $9.7 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants. “This $9.7 million in funding awarded by the Department of Transportation will significantly aid in the development of local airports across the state of Alabama,” Shelby said. “Investing in local … Continued
Livingston is nominated as 2019 GOPAC Emerging Leader
The GOPAC, a national organization focused on advancing conservative ideas and policy solutions, announced Tuesday that Alabama State Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, is a part of its exclusive 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders. “Alabama is an amazing state that I’m proud to call home, and it’s a privilege to represent the people of Jackson, DeKalb … Continued
Shelby announces $4 million in critical opioid treatment grants for Alabama community health centers
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that 15 community health centers located in Alabama have received a total of $4,038,000 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support increased treatment and prevention for opioid and substance abuse. “It is of the utmost importance that we work to … Continued
Sources: Corruption Grand Jury focused on power plant deals
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A special grand jury in Montgomery is targeting a variety of potential corrupt deals related to the Bellefonte nuclear plant near Scottsboro, several sources have told the Alabama Political Reporter. The investigation into that possible corruption, led by Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart, is drawing in some of the … Continued
Another GOP Primary Challenger Says Hubbard Discouraged Run
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter SCOTTSBORO – Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Stan Cooke has revealed that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard urged him not to run against incumbent Kay Ivey in the June GOP primary at an event late last year. The claim comes after Representative Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, was indicted for … Continued