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Downtown Gadsden, Inc. Awarded Statewide Recognition at Main Street Alabama Conference
WEISRadio - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
DOWNTOWN GADSDEN, INC. AWARDED STATEWIDE RECOGNITION AT MAIN STREET ALABAMA CONFERENCE. Jasper, Ala. (Aug. 21, 2025) — Downtown Gadsden, Inc. is excited to announce it was recognized for its impactful work at the twelfth annual Awards of...
Alabama’s mass layoffs this year seem high. What’s going on?
AL.com - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
Alabama employers have announced more than 3,100 jobs cut in mass layoffs this year, already surging past last year’s total. Layoffs from nearly two dozen companies resulted in the loss of roughly 3,100 jobs across Alabama so far in 2025,...
Coach Tommy Tuberville discusses Alabama's catfish industry and calls for Powell's removal
Huntsville Leader - Alabama
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August 26, 2025
Coach Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator representing Alabama, shared a series of posts on August 26, 2025, addressing topics ranging from the catfish industry to national economic leadership and road safety.In his first post at 12:38 p.m., Tuberville...
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Buckmasters celebrating numerous milestones
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Buckmasters, the renowned outdoors organization that started in Montgomery, is celebrating milestones that include the 30th Buckmasters Expo, founder and CEO Jackie Bushman’s...
Lifeway trustees hear reports of strong culture and new innovations, adopt budget
Baptist Press - Tennessee
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August 27, 2025
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In his first trustee meeting as interim president of Lifeway Christian Resources, Joe Walker made clear the next leader would be taking over a strong organization. “The next Lifeway president will inherit a healthy organization...
Governors, industry and education leaders announce tri-state manufacturing partnership
The Meridian Star - Mississippi
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August 27, 2025
Published 10:51 am Wednesday, August 27, 2025 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Area governors, power company executives and university presidents recently established the Mississippi-Alabama-Georgia Network for Evolving Transportation, or MAGNET for short — a...
In Alabama, Two Rivers Lumber gets more investment
HBS Dealer
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August 27, 2025
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $180,000 grant that will help an Alabama lumber company build a plant. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program, will help Alexander City provide infrastructure...
The 2026 Attorney General and Agriculture Commissioner Races Will Be Good Ones
The Bibb Voice - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
Inside the Statehouse By Steve Flowers August 27, 2025: Two of our major constitutional statewide offices are up for election in next year’s May 2026 GOP Primary. The Attorney General and Agriculture posts are incumbent-free and totally up for...
Anexo set to cancel AIM trading, re-register as private company
ShareCast
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The proposals would be subject to shareholder approval at a general meeting on 12 September. Alabama Bidco, which owns about 75.8% of Anexo’s shares, had already confirmed it will vote in favour, meaning the resolutions were expected to pass. If...
‘Down but not out’: The punk zine that helped keep New Orleans’ culture afloat after Katrina
WWNO - Louisiana
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August 27, 2025
Editor’s Note: The Gulf States Newsroom’s Drew Hawkins contributes to Antigravity as a freelancer. This story was written and edited independently of anyone at Antigravity. “I will say this: the power of the press is large and far-reaching.” Leo...
7 Things: Taylor Swift engaged; Alabama election results; Steven Reed lashes out at Tuberville over National Guard; and more …
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
7. Football guy Travis Kelce and obnoxious American Taylor Swift have announced their engagement, so enjoy that, football fans. 6. President Donald Trump praised the move by Cracker Barrel to retain its traditional “Old-Timer” logo following...
Lakeland Fire + Safety Completes Sale of Decatur, Alabama Warehouse Facility in Connection with ...
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - West Virginia
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$6.1 Million Sale and Partial Leaseback Strengthens Balance Sheet and Provides Financial Flexibility for Operational Enhancements HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Industries, Inc. (“Lakeland Fire + Safety” or...
Alabama Port Authority Director announces retirement, interim Director named
WPMI - Alabama
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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Alabama Port Authority CEO and Director John Driscoll resigned Tuesday effective immediately, according to multiple sources. Driscoll was hired in 2020 to succeed Jimmy Lyons at the helm of the Port Authority. The Alabama...
Alabama man arrested after stolen vehicle, school lockdown and chase in Lee County
WTVA 9 News - Mississippi
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SHANNON, Miss. (WTVA) — A stolen vehicle resulted in a school lockdown, a chase and an arrest in Lee County. Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson announced the arrest of Malachi Griggs, 19, of Montgomery, Alabama, on Tuesday morning. His arrest stems...
Alabama Father’s Lawsuit Highlights Dangers of Roblox for Children
Speakin' Out News - Alabama
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August 26, 2025
Covington County case and state lawmakers push spotlight on online child safety By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Roblox, one of the world’s most popular children’s gaming platforms, is at the center of a Covington County lawsuit after a predator targeted a...
Alabama state lawmaker proposes trio of seafood bills for upcoming legislative session
SeafoodSource
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Though the 2026 Alabama state legislative session is still months away, State House Representative Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) has proposed three seafood-related bills for consideration by his fellow lawmakers. “More than just a major...
Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO John Driscoll retires
FOX10 News - Alabama
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August 26, 2025
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Port Authority has announced that John Driscoll, the Port Authority’s director and CEO, is retiring. Driscoll’s decision was announced during the Port Authority’s regularly scheduled board of directors meeting...
Alabama Port Authority board approves separation agreement with director
AL.com - Alabama
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August 26, 2025
The Alabama Port Authority has announced the retirement of John Driscoll, the authority’s director and CEO since 2000. At a Tuesday meeting, Port Authority board members approved three related resolutions authorizing a separation agreement,...
Powerball drawing winning numbers for Wednesday August 27, 2025: Jackpot of $850 million
MARCA
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August 28, 2025
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Alabama mill to benefit from $250 million expansion investment from International Paper
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 26, 2025
International Paper is making a major investment in Alabama with plans to spend $250 million at its Riverdale Mill in Selma. The company will convert the #16 paper machine to produce containerboard, a key material used in corrugated packaging. The...