WASHINGTON — A newly secured $2.52 billion federal loan will help kickstart construction of the Mobile River Bridge, closing out the final chapter in a years-long effort to finance the massive infrastructure project. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Friday that Alabama will receive up to $2.52 billion in a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation […]
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Tuberville will now support college sports bill after changes
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is now a “yes” vote on the Protect College Sports Act Thursday, which aims to overhaul college sports, after previously opposing the bill and voting against it. The sweeping bipartisan legislation could get a final vote as soon as next week after senators overwhelmingly voted 77-22 to clear the […]
Read MoreTuberville will now support college sports bill after changes
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is now a “yes” vote on the Protect College Sports Act Thursday, which aims to overhaul college sports, after previously opposing the bill and voting against it. The sweeping bipartisan legislation could get a final vote as soon as next week after senators overwhelmingly voted 77-22 to clear the […]
Read MoreIn the Weeds: A busy week for Alabama in Washington
In this episode of In the Weeds, Todd, Trish, Alex and Claire discuss the week that was in Alabama government in politics, starting with how Alabama fared in the nation's capital.
Read MoreIn the Weeds: A busy week for Alabama in Washington
In this episode of In the Weeds, Todd, Trish, Alex and Claire discuss the week that was in Alabama government in politics, starting with how Alabama fared in the nation's capital.
Read MoreState carries out execution of Jeffery Lee for 1998 double murder at pawnshop
Lee was convicted of killing two people during a Dec. 12, 1998, robbery at Jimmy’s Pawn Shop in Orrville, a small town about 65 miles west of Montgomery. Jimmy Ellis, the store’s owner, and Elaine Thompson, a store employee, were shot and killed. Another employee survived by playing dead.
Read MoreState carries out execution of Jeffery Lee for 1998 double murder at pawnshop
Lee was convicted of killing two people during a Dec. 12, 1998, robbery at Jimmy’s Pawn Shop in Orrville, a small town about 65 miles west of Montgomery. Jimmy Ellis, the store’s owner, and Elaine Thompson, a store employee, were shot and killed. Another employee survived by playing dead.
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