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Alabama pork barreler, Senator Richard Shelby, announces retirement
After months of speculation about whether he would seek re-election, Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has signaled the end of his...
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Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Alabama workers may break Amazon's anti-union streak in U.S.
In a what could be a history making turn, workers at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama fulfillment warehouse might be the first to successfully...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Mayor Randall Woodfin starts year with over $1M in re-election campaign coffers
Birmingham's youngest mayor in over 120 years officially announced his re-election campaign last month and has already amassed over one...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Pandemic precautions impact Alabama's 2021 Legislative Session
Thursday marked the end of the first week of the 2021 Alabama Legislative Session. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama State...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Congresswoman Terri Sewell seeks undergrad, grad students for 2021 Capitol internships
Birmingham, AL — The 7th Project announced today the opening of the application process for its 2021 Congressional Internship Program in...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Alabama State University to become COVID-19 vaccination site for local community
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has approved Alabama State University as a COVID-19 vaccine administration site. The...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Colorado lawmakers oppose Alabama site for Space Command
The selection of Alabama's Redstone Arsenal as the new site for U.S. Space Command operations has ruffled the feathers of many elected...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Alabama to increase parole and pardon hearings, easing backlog of 8,500 requests
Under the leadership of recently appointed director, Cam Ward, the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles is quickly addressing some of...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Biden signs executive orders focusing on women's health, reproductive rights
This morning, the White House released a statement updating Americans on planned changes to the U.S. healthcare system. The briefing...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Amazon pushes back against Alabama workers who want union
In a controversial move, retail giant Amazon is attempting to require in-person voting — despite COVID-19 exposure concerns — for...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Democrats revive proposal to double federal minimum wage
In less than two weeks, the newly installed Biden/Harris administration, in tandem with Democratic majorities in both chambers of...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin seeks 2nd term, White House partnership
Randall Woodfin announces plans to run for re-election and work with White House allies in Biden administration on behalf or Birmingham.
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Watch: Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin featured in Our Yellowhammer 360 video series
The second video in the Our Yellowhammer 360 series was released on Wednesday and features Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. Our...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
Automotive supplier bets on Northern Alabama for Mercedes tech
Valeo North America picks Bessemer, Alabama as new site for $5 million investment that will create 70 jobs at above average wages.
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20215 min read
The life and legacy of Hank Aaron
Outspoken, steadfast, and undeniably talented, Henry “Hank” Aaron is arguably the greatest baseball player to ever live. The first ballot...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
America's first Black Defense Secretary confirmed by Senate
Ending a week of historic firsts, the United States Senate has confirmed retired four-star Army General Lloyd Austin as the nation's...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20214 min read
AL governor extends Safer At Home quarantine measures
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has again extended the state’s Safer At Home Order as a protection measure against the continued spread of...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Trump grants clemency to former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, rappers Lil' Wayne and Kodak Black
On Wednesday, just hours before the inauguration of President Joe Biden, the White House released a list of 143 individuals who were...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Alabama Secretary of State earns perfect audit in aftermath of pro-violence, anti-BLM tweets
For the first time in over 14 years, Alabama’s Secretary of State Office has received a perfect financial audit. Last week, the Alabama...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Apple to launch tech hub for HBCUs at Atlanta University Center
Earlier this week, Apple revealed details of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) which includes a...
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