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Governor sends grant to combat domestic violence in north Alabama

MONTGOMERY — North Alabama continues to reap a recent financial windfall in the form of grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey, this time with funds...

Heed Smokey’s words as Fire Alert remains in effect across Alabama

HUNTSVILLE -- As Smokey the Bear says, “Only you can prevent wildfires." Those words are updated from when ol’ Smokey, a fictional black bear created...

FEMA, FCC plan nationwide emergency alert test for TVs, radios, cell phones

WASHINGTON -- FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test Wednesday of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency...

Ledbetter announces labor force participation commission

MONTGOMERY -- Jobs, employment, workforce participation are top of mind for leaders in Alabama and across the country.  With the state's unemployment rate at an...

Budget passes during contentious Huntsville City Council meeting

HUNTSVILLE – The regular bi-weekly meeting of the Huntsville City Council began with a cheerful tone Thursday night, including a resolution honoring outgoing Huntsville/Madison County Convention...

Strong hits Colorado’s ‘space’ problem in Space Command hearing

WASHINGTON -- Security and space - or the lack of it in Colorado - were two of the issues Rep. Dale Strong hit on...

Britt says strategic regulatory approach needed for AI

WASHINGTON -- Rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence have drawn the attention of regulators. From the Securities and Exchange and Federal Trade commissions to the...

Tuberville cosponsors bill to end government shutdowns

WASHINGTON -- With a possible government shutdown looming, legislators on both sides of the aisle, particularly in the Senate, have signaled that new legislation...

Battle’s State of the City hits the right notes

HUNTSVILLE -- An announcement Tuesday by Mayor Tommy Battle in his State of the City address was music to the ears of the sold-out...

Forestry Commission issues statewide fire alert

MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Alert, effective immediately. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be...