Gunmaker Kimber is moving its corporate headquarters to Alabama
Kimber is now announcing that they plan to move their corporate headquarters to Troy.
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Troy vs. South Alabama football game postponed due to COVID
A pause of workouts is temporary, but no makeup date for the game has been announced.
Alabama Democrats: Tuberville doesn’t have a plan or experience
The Alabama Democratic Party on Wednesday released a statement slamming Republican Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville for not commenting on Hurricane Sally. Tuberville is challenging U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, in the Nov. 3 general election. “Tommy Tuberville said he didn’t have a clue how to address the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, so it isn’t surprising that … Continued
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Mimi Penhale in House District 49 primary
The Alabama Farmers Federation announced Monday in a statement that it is endorsing candidate Miriam “Mimi” Penhale for the vacant Alabama House District 49 seat. The special Republican primary is Tuesday. Bibb County Farmers Federation President Ashton Cottingham said, “Having been raised on a farm, Mimi understands and can relate to rural Alabama and the … Continued
Celebration of life ceremonies honor Alabama native Rep. John Lewis
The family of Rep. John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that will take place over the next six days.
Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis has died
"Our country has lost one of its most beloved Civil Rights leaders," said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey.
Mimi Penhale is running as a Republican in State House District 49
Tuesday, Miriam “Mimi” Penhale announced today that she is seeking the Republican nomination for District 49 of the Alabama House of Representatives. District 49 is vacant due to former Rep. April Weaver’s leaving to accept a position with the Trump administration. A special primary election scheduled for August 4, 2020, if needed. “I’m excited for … Continued
Jones applauds international sale of 24 Troy-built MH-60R Seahawk helicopters
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, applauded the news that India will purchase 21 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, built in Troy. The U.S. Navy will also purchase three additional helicopters. The MH-60R is the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter in the world. The MH-60R is Alabama built at the Lockheed-owned Sikorsky manufacturing facility in Troy. The naval … Continued
Alabama Farmers Federation leader John Dorrill has died
Tuesday, Alabama Farmers Federation former executive director John H. Dorrill Jr. died at his home in Montgomery. He was 90. “The Alabama Farmers Federation joins Mr. Dorrill’s family in mourning the loss of this legendary leader who throughout his life never lost his agricultural roots,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “I’m not sure we’ll ever … Continued
Shelby announces Senate passage of national security appropriations package with Alabama priorities
Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, voted to approve the second of two comprehensive appropriations packages together containing all 12 appropriations measures. The bipartisan package, HR1158, was passed in the Senate by a vote of 81 to 11 and completes funding for the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) process. Shelby said that this measure contains funding … Continued