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Dr. Will Boyd announces Democratic bid for Alabama governor
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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July 25, 2025
Dr. Will Boyd, an engineer, businessman, and pastor with prior experience in public service, has formally entered the 2026 Governor’s Race as a Democratic candidate. Boyd currently resides in both Florence and Hoover. Originally from South...
UAH Researcher Wins $681K NSF CAREER Award to Study the Interaction of Shockwaves and Solar Wind Turbulence in the Sun's Heliosphere
Newswise
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July 25, 2025
BYLINE: Russ Nelson Newswise — Dr. Lingling Zhao, an assistant professor in the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a $681,356 National Science Foundation (NSF)...
Alabama coal ash site may be ‘dirtiest in the nation,’ environmental group says
AL.com - Alabama
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July 20, 2025
New data on coal ash ponds in the U.S. has shed light on the extent of contamination at one of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s power plants in north Alabama. Widows Creek Fossil Plant, in the northeast corner of Alabama near Georgia, closed in...
Tuberville discusses naval operations and technology with nominee Admiral Daryl Caudle
Huntsville Leader - Alabama
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July 24, 2025
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to discuss the nomination of Admiral Daryl Caudle as Chief of Naval Operations. The discussion focused on enhancing U.S. Naval capabilities and the...
Alabama library board plans ban on trans topics in kids' sections
The Tuscaloosa News - Alabama
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The state board governing Alabama libraries plans to amend its administrative code to add language effectively prohibiting positive descriptions of “transgender procedures” or “the concept of more than two biological genders” in material for...
Business Council of Alabama: Alabama’s economy continues to improve
WTVY - Alabama
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July 24, 2025
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY)—A representative from the Alabama Business Council stopped in Dothan to discuss the state of the state’s economy. “I think because of the things we have put in place, Alabama is in a much better place and is stronger than it...
Educators explore Alabama’s biodiversity at Oak Mountain State Park workshop
Pelham Reporter - Alabama
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July 24, 2025
Published 3:54 pm Thursday, July 24, 2025 By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – Oak Mountain State Park recently hosted a unique professional development opportunity for Central Alabama educators, blending outdoor exploration with classroom...
The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for Alabama
The Coosa County News - Alabama
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July 25, 2025
By U.S. Sen. Katie Britt The week of Independence Day, the U.S. Senate took on the tall order of passing President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package – the One Big Beautiful Bill. After more than 26 hours of voting, the Senate passed the...
Annette Shelby, wife of former US Sen. Richard Shelby, has died: ‘A true Alabama trailblazer’
AL.com - Alabama
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July 24, 2025
Annette Nevin Shelby, wife of longtime Alabama U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby and the first woman to become a tenured full professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, died Wednesday at her home in Tuscaloosa. Annette Shelby was...
NC AG Jeff Jackson: Over $200M from Gilead Sciences Kickbacks to Doctors
WNCT - North Carolina
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Raleigh-- July 24, 2025: Gilead Sciences will pay $202 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to physicians in exchange for promoting its HIV drugs, which led to millions of dollars in fraudulent claims being filed to government...
Judge sanctions lawyers defending Alabama’s prison system for using fake ChatGPT cases in filings
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 24, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge reprimanded lawyers with a high-priced firm defending Alabama’s prison system for using ChatGPT… BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge reprimanded lawyers with a high-priced firm defending Alabama’s prison...
University Of Alabama Expands Support For Military Members
95.3 The Bear - Alabama
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July 24, 2025
The Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based University of Alabama has a long and impressive history of support for the US military. That history continued with a new addition today that could assist many serving our country in their educational goals. The...
Germany-Based Butting Plans Loxley, Alabama, Production Operations
Area Development
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July 24, 2025
Related Research Germany-based Butting, a stainless-steel pipe manufacturer, plans to establish operations in Loxley, Alabama. The $61 million project is expected to create 100 jobs in Baldwin County. The investment will include the construction...
'A true Alabama trailblazer': Dr. Annette Shelby, wife of former Sen. Richard Shelby, dies at 86
WVTM 13 - Alabama
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July 24, 2025
BACK TO THE RIVER. THIS IS WVTM 13. BREAKING NEWS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. THE SHELBY INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND LEADERSHIP CONFIRMING THE DEATH OF DOCTOR ANNETTE SHELBY, WIFE OF FORMER U.S. SENATOR RICHARD SHELBY. WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY FURTHER...
MSU, USDA offers high school students, undergrads notable research experiences
Mississippi State University
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July 24, 2025
2025 Pre-College Summer Internship Program students and mentors include: First row, from left: Ershad Ahmmed, Arun Kuttoor Vasudevan, Mohamed Ibrahim, Aadarsha Lamichhane and Mostafa Mohammadabadi; Second row, from left: Ethan Dean, Dashel Gines,...
Alabama library board proposes ban on material discussing transgender issues
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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July 19, 2025
The state board governing Alabama libraries plans to amend its administrative code to add language effectively prohibiting descriptions of "transgender procedures" or "the concept of more than two biological genders" in material for children and...
Justice Jay Mitchell: Trump wins big again for Alabama
1819 News
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Earlier this month, as our nation celebrated its 249th birthday, President Donald J. Trump signed his signature piece of legislation: the "One Big Beautiful Bill." This historic legislative accomplishment leaves America safer, wealthier, and on...
AMCOM town hall talks transformation, workforce concerns at Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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July 24, 2025
The commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), Maj. Gen. Lori Robinson, along with Don Nitti, AMCOM deputy to the commanding general, and Christopher Doss, AMCOM command sergeant major, hosted a town hall event...
Britt: What the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ delivers for Alabama
Alabama Daily News
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July 24, 2025
The week of Independence Day, the U.S. Senate took on the tall order of passing President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package—the One Big Beautiful Bill. After more than 26 hours of voting, the Senate passed the bill, which was then sent to...
Fire ants are heating up, fueled by Florida's growth, global warming
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Red imported fire ants cause significant economic damage and pose health risks. Climate change, urban sprawl, and flooding are exacerbating the fire ant problem in Florida. Scientists are exploring biological controls and other methods to manage...