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Alabama Forestry Association endorses Jack Williams for Ag commissioner
1819 News
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The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announced on Thursday its endorsement of State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Williams has represented Senate District 34 since 2018. Before being...
Alabama Trucking Association hires Clinton Seymour for new safety role
Alabama Political Reporter
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July 11, 2025
The Alabama Trucking Association announced Thursday that it has hired Clinton Seymour to serve as senior director for safety intelligence and regulatory Affairs, a newly integrated position designed to strengthen member success through improved...
Alabama Community College System: Enrollment up, Gadsden State gets new president
Alabama Daily News
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July 11, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Community College System board met recently for its regular monthly meeting. In addition to approving salary schedules, bond issues and construction projects, the board heard updates on enrollment and federal funding...
Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer talks youth sports in Sioux Falls
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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University of Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer returned to his home state of South Dakota on July 10, speaking to a crowd for Sanford Sports Night about his experiences and advice regarding youth athletics — along with plenty of stories...
Germany’s Butting selects Alabama for HQ and its first U.S. production facility
Made in Alabama
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July 9, 2025
LOXLEY, Alabama — Butting, a global stainless steel pipe manufacturer, announced plans today to establish its North American headquarters and first United States production facility in Baldwin County as part of a $61 million growth project. The...
Alabama court backs closed-door meetings on electricity rate hikes
WVTM 13 - Alabama
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July 10, 2025
Video above: Governor Ivey announces leadership change at public service commissionAlabama’s utility regulators can continue holding closed-door meetings to determine electricity rate hikes, a circuit court judge ruled Monday, marking a departure...
Alabama-based national nonprofit buys Birmingham’s historic Powell Avenue Steam plant for $11 million
AL.com - Alabama
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July 10, 2025
An historic landmark in Birmingham’s history - and a prime piece of downtown real estate - has a new owner. Non-profit organization KultureCity has purchased the Powell Avenue Steam Plant for $11 million. “This transformational move marks a bold...
Alabama state surplus auction opens online Saturday with bargain boats, cars and more
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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GCM Staff Report Alabamians looking for deals on everything from office chairs to boats will get their chance when the state’s online surplus property auction opens Saturday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and...
Alabama Senate 2026: Waggoner ‘undecided’ on reelection bid
Alabama Daily News
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July 10, 2025
State Sen. Tom Butler, R-Madison, announced this week that he won’t run for reelection in 2026, creating a second open seat in the 35-member chamber. Incumbents won’t have to officially declare until later this year when the parties open...
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall: Congress must act to save America's farms and secure our future
1819 News
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America’s family farms are the backbone of our food supply, culture and rural communities. Yet, for too long, Washington, D.C., has sidelined farmers, offering empty promises while family farms vanish under economic and policy pressures. It’s time...
Ivey awards $6.2 million to expand Alabama broadband infrastructure
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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GCM Staff Report Baldwin County is among a dozen counties in Alabama set to benefit from a new $6.2 million investment aimed at bridging the digital divide in underserved communities. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the funding this week, awarding the...
Forestry Association endorses Jack Williams for agriculture commissioner
Alabama Political Reporter
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July 11, 2025
The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) has announced its endorsement of State Senator Jack Williams for Alabama’s next commissioner of agriculture and industries, citing his consistent support for the forest industry and rural communities....
No federal tax on tips up to $25,000 has North Alabama workers excited
WAAY31 - Alabama
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It's no secret that restaurant servers have to hustle to earn tips only to lose a chunk of that hard-earned money to taxes. A new tax break means servers won't have to pay taxes on tips unless they make more than $25,000 in tips. Guntersville...
7 Things: Immigration chaos continues in Alabama and beyond; Trump very popular in Alabama; Ivey sends search team to Texas; and more …
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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July 11, 2025
7. DNC Chair Ken Martin dismissed concerns over New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s refusal to condemn the “globalize the intifada” slogan, calling the Democratic Party a “big tent.” 6. Charles Barkley pledged full support for Auburn coach...
Meet Chad “Chig” Martin for 2026 Alabama gubernatorial race
The Coosa County News - Alabama
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July 11, 2025
Chad “Chig” Martin Special to the News Chad “Chig” Martin wears many hats as an Alabama entrepreneur, but felt inspired to throw another into the 2026 Alabama gubernatorial race, igniting a profound grassroots campaign. Martin was born, raised and...
Gulf Shores School Board focuses on construction as ICE raid stirs election debate
WPMI - Alabama
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It was a national headline that came to roost in a very unexpected place... the Trump administration's campaign to arrest undocumented immigrants. And where it came to roost late last month was at the contraction site of the new Gulf Shores High...
Alabama utility commission allowed to hike prices behind closed doors, judge rules
Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s utility regulators can continue to hold closed-door meetings to determine price hikes, in an apparent departure from common practices in neighboring states, a circuit court judge ruled. The decision on Monday...
Alabama Solicitor General Edmund LaCour on transgender surgery for minors post-SCOTUS: ‘Going to be important to continue to investigate’
1819 News
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It’s important to continue to scrutinize the minor transgender medical care industry after some states were victorious in a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) case last month, according to Alabama Solicitor General Edmund LaCour. SCOTUS ruled 6-3 in June...
Construction firm owner with government contracts, wife accused in Ascension forgery conspiracy
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
GONZALES — An Ascension Parish man whose construction company has multiple contracts with capital region parish governments and his wife were arrested in connection to an alleged forgery conspiracy. Michael and Alison Delatte, 52 and 51,...
Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth visits Mobile Chamber to discuss the future
FOX10 News - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Chamber welcomed Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth Wednesday morning. He addressed businesses in the area and his love for the Gulf Coast. “I think when you look at the coast area, it’s one of the best...