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A helping hand: Grants to help low-income N. Alabama residents become self-sufficient

MONTGOMERY – “Sometimes people need a helping hand to lift themselves up when they are going through hard times,”  Gov. Kay Ivey said in...

Mayor to cut ribbon for playground at Huntsville’s Sandra Moon Complex

HUNTSVILLE – A ribbon-cutting will celebrate the opening of the playground at the Sandra Moon Community Complex. “March to the Playground’’ is set for Tuesday...

Ivey awards grants to assist sexual assault victims

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $440,000 to help reduce sexual assault in North Alabama and assist victims. The three grants total $438,599 and...

House OKs defense spending bill with funding for N. Alabama programs

WASHINGTON — The massive National Defense Authorization Act, passed Wednesday by the Senate, was overwhelmingly approved today by the U.S. House in a bipartisan...

Senate passes defense spending bill with money for Redstone, prohibits SPACECOM construction

WASHINGTON – The Senate-passed National Defense Authorization Act is providing funding for military installations in the state while also freezes funding for U.S. Space...

Defense bill delays Space Command decision another six months

WASHINGTON — Apparently, after 2 1/2 years of delay it will be another six months before a decision is made for a permanent headquarters...

Report: Alabama’s tax collection rates lag behind other states

BIRMINGHAM – Alabama’s state and local tax collections rank at or near the bottom of every state in the United States, according to a...

Grants to aid North Alabama low-income families’ heating, cooling costs

MONTGOMERY – The governor of Alabama was in the holiday spirit of giving Monday to those who need financial help with utility costs when...

Strong’s ‘Finish It Act’ included in NDAA Conference Report

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s FINISH It Act has been included in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act .  Once implemented, the...

Tuberville honors Matt Brannon of Boaz as ‘Veteran of the Month’

WASHINGTON – Matt Brannon, a Purple Heart recipient from Boaz, has been honored by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the December “Veteran of the...