Now that we've finally caught our breath from Saturday night's DeKalb County Tournament Finals, we can talk about what just happened. The Tournament was a tale of two teams. The Plainview Lady…
Year: 2015
Incentives Update Would Spur Alabama Job Creation, Top Officials Say
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Leaders of Alabama’s economic development team are working with Governor Robert Bentley and other top officials to overhaul Alabama’s incentive laws, enhancing the state’s competitiveness as it pursues…
Alabama Job Growth Gains Momentum
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Job growth in Alabama during 2014 reached a pace not seen since 2007, and the state’s December unemployment rate fell to 5.7 percent, the lowest rate in six…
Federal Judge Strikes Down Alabama Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
MOBILE – Late Friday U.S. District Judge Ginny Granade struck down Alabama’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. The federal judge ruled that the ban was in violation of the Equal Protection Clause…
Rainsville Council Debates Time Clocks for City Employees
The Rainsville City Council met in the Agribusiness Center on Tuesday night. The agenda included: sewer funds & debt refinancing time clock for city employees (13:00) salary & sick leave (20:42)…
ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead Responds to the State of the Union Address
Following the State of the Union address from President Obama, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead made the below comments: “Tonight’s State of the Union was no different from Obama’s past…
DeKalb's All County Football Team Honored at Coliseum
The DeKalb All County Football Team was honored on Thursday night at the Coliseum. The team was heavy with Bears, Bulldogs, and of course...State Champion Red Devils. Offensive MVP:…
Alabama Unemployment at 6 Year Low
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 5.7%, down from November’s rate of 6.0%, and below December 2013’s rate of 6.1%. “Alabama’s unemployment rate is at a level this state has not experienced in more…