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Ring Scam Alabama News
‘This is so strange’ — Another Alabama woman receives mystery ring likely tied to scam

A second East Alabama woman received a ring in the mail that she didn’t order. The ring is likely part of a nationwide scam that the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is warning about.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr: 'I don't know what the House was thinking when the Senate sent down a lottery bill'

During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) reacted to the public frustration from gambling proponents.

Shawn Fain Alabama News
UAW president Shawn Fain blames ‘egregious illegal behavior’ by Mercedes-Benz after election loss

Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance voted against joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) in an election held this week.

State Sen. Chris Elliott. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Senate Republicans 'more conservative' than House Republicans on gambling

As the hangover from the 2024 legislative session lingers, some members are speaking out about this year's failed comprehensive gambling effort now that the legislature has adjourned sine die.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore demands briefing from DOD on Fort Novosel after two canceled meetings

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) sent a letter on Friday to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Army Secretary Christine Wormuth in which he expressed his disappointment regarding the continued cancellation of briefings scheduled to discuss the reported reprogramming of funds away from the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Novosel.

mercedes benz tuscaloosa Alabama News
UAW loses in Alabama, Mercedes-Benz workers vote to not unionize

Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance voted to not join the United Auto Workers (UAW) in an election held this week.

Athens Limestone Library Alabama News
AG opinion must be requested to solve Athens-Limestone library board issues

The Alabama Public Library Service held a meeting on Thursday, and the Athens-Limestone County library board was a key issue of contention. The board was accused of providing inaccurate documents to the APLS and not abiding by those submitted.

triston harper Alabama News
'American Idol' star Triston Harper busy with song release, TV, home parade, Pow Wow, concert

Alabama's 15-year-old singer Triston Harper has an upcoming song release, TV show, home parade, Pow Wow, and concert.

William Joseph Finn Alabama News
Longtime Fultondale Police Chief Bill Finn dies at 87

Longtime Alabama police chief Bill Finn has died at 87. Unusual tribute in photos.

help wanted, hiring, unemployed Alabama News
Labor force participation, unemployment rates increase in April

Alabama’s April labor force participation rate increased slightly by one-tenth of a percentage point to 57.5 %,  according to Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington.

Kay Ivey HB342 Signing Alabama News
Ivey signs property tax increase cap into law

Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation into law that caps the amount property tax can increase every year after reappraisals.

New Flyer Alabama News
Union at New Flyer’s Anniston plant announces new contract with pay raises, benefit increases

Workers at New Flyer's Anniston facility ratified their first union contract with 99.39% of union members voting in favor recently. 

Prine and stimpson Alabama News
Fmr Mobile Police Chief Prine: Mayor is on apology tour but didn’t apologize to me, identifies other inaccuracies in Brown report

Former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine joined FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan on “Midday Mobile” Friday to respond to false information included in an investigation by former U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown.

May Day shooting mugs. Tyquan French (left)/Mobile County Sheriff's Office and Robert Brown (right)/Baldwin County Jail. Alabama News
Second arrest made in May Day shooting in Baldwin County

A teen was arrested Thursday in connection to the May 11 gathering in the Stockton community that left three dead and 15 injured.

Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile mayor acknowledges 'mistakes,' apologizes for Brown report fallout

Mayor Sandy Stimpson went on FM Talk 106.5’s Midday Mobile and spoke to Sean Sullivan about false information in the police department review by former U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown.

Adecasurplus Alabama News
State to hold online auction of surplus property May 18-26

An online auction of state surplus property starts Saturday and runs through Sunday, May 26.

Huntsville Police Officers Alabama News
Fallen Huntsville officer Garrett Crumby honored in Washington, D.C. during National Police Week

Etched into the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington, D.C., is fallen Huntsville Police officer Garrett Crumby. His name joins the thousands of other law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty before him.

APLS Alabama News
'Today the people of Alabama won': State library board approves rule changes for sexually explicit library books

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) approved on Thursday an amended list of proposed administrative rule changes from Gov. Kay Ivey after months of back-and-forth regarding policies that address sexually explicit children’s books.

prattville library andrew foster Alabama News
Autauga-Prattville Library Board settles lawsuit with terminated library director Andrew Foster; All parties deny wrongdoing

The Autauga-Prattville library board has reached a settlement with its former library director after a public battle following his termination and a subsequent lawsuit.

UAW Alabama News
UAW election at Mercedes-Benz plant enters final day

Whether Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance will unionize will be decided on Friday.

ABC Board Alabama News
Ivey signs sales tax increase on alcohol bought at ABC stores

Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law legislation increasing the state sales tax on alcohol sold in ABC stores into law last week.

Georgehdsonplace Alabama News
Watch: Mini-documentary features 98-year-old Alabama WWII Vet graduating from high school

98-year-old WWII Vet graduates from Alabama high school, Class of 2024.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen applauds ballot harvesting, ranked-choice voting bans: ‘There is still more work to do’

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said he was “especially proud” of a new ballot harvesting law and four other bills passed by the legislature during the 2024 session.

chickens Alabama News
Feds claim migrant children working at Jasper poultry plant; Child labor law violations listed

The U.S. Department of Labor is asking a judge to stop the Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Jasper from shipping goods they say were processed illegally. The DOL filed a civil complaint seeking injunctive relief.

Chris Blackshear Alabama News
State Rep. Blackshear puts failed gambling package on Senate – 'Ask one of the 15 senators that voted against this legislation'

State Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) is not shying away from blaming the Senate for its inability to advance multiple iterations of the comprehensive gambling package during the legislative session.

Robert G. Brown. Baldwin County Jail Alabama News
Arrest made in Baldwin County May Day shooting; Sheriff’s office looking for other suspects

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of one person in connection to a shooting at a May Day event in Stockton.

APLS Board meeting Alabama News
State Library Board to vote on Gov. Ivey's proposed rule changes related to sexually explicit children's books

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) board will vote Thursday to either advance or reject a series of administrative policies suggested by Gov. Kay Ivey addressing sexually explicit books.

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