House passes bill allowing smart cell technology
The telecommunications bill will allow smart cell phone towers to be mounted on existing utility poles.
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Alabama Farmer’s Federation turns 100 years old
The Alabama Farmers Federation was founded in 1921 to provide a voice for farm families.
Boeing to provide solar arrays for the International Space Station
The new 63-foot-by-20-foot arrays will together produce more than 120 kilowatts of electricity from the sun’s energy.
Is it safe? Debunking myths about the COVID-19 vaccine
Health care experts at UAB debunk common myths and set the record straight that the vaccine is safe.
Birmingham approves $1.3 million contract for real-time crime center technology
Woodfin repeated that facial recognition capabilities will not be used in accordance with the contract.
UA partners with Alabama Power and Techstars on energy-focused accelerator
The EnergyTech accelerator organization will support startups in energy technology and advance the University of Alabama’s educational and research mission.
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See recent postsA plan for students to return safely to school, whenever that may be
In a few weeks, most students in Alabama are scheduled to return to school. With so few days left before students return, there are important questions that still need to be answered: Is it safe for kids to go back to school? What is the best way to keep students and faculty healthy? And what … Continued
C Spire expands its high-speed internet to Jasper and Trussville
Mississippi-based telecommunications company C Spire announced Thursday that it has begun taking customer pre-orders in Alabama in the first two cities where it will provide high-speed broadband internet later this year. The company has franchise agreements to expand its service to additional sections of those communities as well as to Helena and Tuscaloosa in 2021. … Continued
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See recent postsSlush fund for congressmen included in coronavirus relief bill
Having served in the State House of Representatives, as opposed to the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., I usually limit my editorials to state politics rather than national politics. But I cannot stay silent about the most recent piece of legislation to come out of the national Congress. Most of what’s in that bill … Continued
State Senate passes 5G infrastructure bill
Thursday the Alabama Senate voted in favor of a bill that will provide the small cell infrastructure necessary for Alabama to have 5G technology available for capable devices. Senate Bill 172 which was sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. “I thought it was imperative for the continued growth of our economy to remain competitive with … Continued