MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Tuesday, March 31st, the Alabama Senate passed House Bill 58, the Alabama Jobs Act, sponsored by Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) and Rep. Alan Baker (R-Brewton). HB58…
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Committee Chooses Plainview's Next Head Coach
Sources confirm that the Plainview Head Coaching position has been offered to Hueytown Offensive Coordinator Dustin Goodwin. Goodwin took over as the OC at Hueytown in 2014, with the Golden Gophers tallying…
Around the DeKalb Diamond
Spring Break is over and the DeKalb County baseball and softball slate is full again. Here's a look at what your teams are doing this week. DeKalb Diamond Schedule Collinsville…
NACC and UAH Sign Partnerships
Officials from Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) and the University of Alabama-Huntsville recently signed partnerships to provide pathways to college completion, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The…
Lt. Governor Ivey Applauds First Lady Dianne Bentley’s Stand Against Domestic Violence
Press conferences and rallies occur almost daily on the Statehouse steps during the Legislative Session. Advocacy groups and citizens display their support, or lack thereof, for a number of issues. Promoting…
Lowest Rate in Nearly Seven Years, Initial Claims at Lowest Level in 40 Years
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 5.8%, down from January’s rate of 6.0%, and well below February 2014’s rate of 7.2%. “Alabama’s February unemployment rate is very good news for our state,” Governor…
House Minority Leader Craig Ford Responds To U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Against Alabama’s Legislative Redistrict Plan
“The high court’s ruling confirms that the Republican-controlled legislature used the redistricting process to increase partisan power rather than represent the interests of the people of Alabama. This ruling also makes…
Pay Check Priorities, POTUS Has It Backwards
With the dire problems our nation’s economy still faces with at least a 7.5% unemployment rate, it is interesting why President Obama chose to visit Birmingham today to discuss payday loans.…