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House passes bill to simplify annexations

Thursday the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation making it simpler to annex property in overlapping police jurisdictions if both of the municipalities agree and all of the landowners agree with the annexation. House Bill 12 is sponsored by State Representative Terri Collins, R-Decatur. The bill however was carried on the floor of the House … Continued
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February 17, 2020

Joe Arpaio will be speaking in Sylacauga this month

Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Patriots Dinner on Sept. 26 in Sylacauga. Arpaio earned national and international media attention during his 24 year tenure as the Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio was recognized as “America’s toughest sheriff.” Arpaio fed prisoner bologna sandwiches for 50 cents a … Continued
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September 6, 2019

Justice Department launches National Public Safety Partnership with Anniston, Oxford police departments

Officials from the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Alabama, and the Anniston and Oxford Police Departments met in Oxford, Alabama, Thursday to formally initiate the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) program with the Anniston and Oxford Police Departments. “Today our team is on-site in Oxford, … Continued
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August 9, 2019

Shelby announces $25.9 million in FAA Grants for Statewide Airport Infrastructure Upgrades

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that 20 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.9 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition. “The FAA grants awarded to … Continued
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June 11, 2019

Georgia-Pacific opens new lumber plant in Talladega

Georgia‐Pacific officially started production at its newest lumber facility in Talladega Thursday. The $100‐million, 300,000‐square‐foot, technologically advanced plant took nine months to complete. The plant currently employs more than 130 full-time employees and will generate an estimated $5 million in annual payroll. “Georgia‐Pacific’s new lumber facility in Talladega is the company’s eighth location in the … Continued
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November 16, 2018

Ivey, team return home after Japan talks

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, and the Alabama job recruitment team returned from Japan on Thursday. They said that the meetings with high-level executives from Mazda, Toyota, and Honda in Japan helped to fortify the state’s relationships with the global automakers and will facilitate their growth plans in Alabama. They also met … Continued
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April 30, 2018

McClendon announces he will run for re-election to State Senate

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 28, 2017, State Senator Jim McClendon, R-Springville, announced that he will seek a second term in the Alabama Senate. McClendon was elected to the seat in 2014. Sen, McClendon represents Senate District 11, which covers portions of Shelby, St. Clair and Talladega counties. McClendon said in a … Continued
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August 29, 2017