Leeds Fire & Rescue awarded more than $61,000 for wildfire, rescue equipmentLeeds Fire & Rescue has received a $61,240 federal grant that will fund 40 new sets of wildland firefighting gear, helping firefighters respond more safely to brush fires and technical rescue incidents.AL.com3d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityfema grant award
Most banks will close on Columbus Day, Oct. 12 except for Chase, TD BankMost banks will be closed on this federal holiday on Oct. 12. Here's whyAL.com3d agoWhole story →Economycolumbus day holiday
Bring U.S. Space Academy to Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey urges: ‘We are making a strong case’Governor cites Rocket City's history with NASA, role with U.S. Space Command.AL.com4d agoWhole story →TechnologyKay Iveyu s space academy location
Student financial aid 2027: Where to find it, how to apply for streamlined FAFSAThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens Oct. 1 and Alabama high school students have already tested the new form.AL.com4d agoWhole story →EconomyEducationfafsa application opening
Anti-Trump Hollywood icon targets Mitch McConnell with ghoulish insultOscar winner was at a Manhattan fundraiser.AL.com5d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentMitch McConnelldemocratic fundraiser
Will the college sports bill help end the ‘chaos’? Here’s what you saidSens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville voted in favor of The Protect College Sports Act.AL.com7d agoWhole story →CultureEducationTommy Tubervillecollege sports act passage
Archibald: The university that saved this town now just wants to save itselfThe issue today is dumber than Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s flying furry conspiracy theories.AL.com7d agoWhole story →EducationTommy Tubervillealabama university funding controversy
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act, which would rein in athlete payments and transfersPassage of the legislation Monday would be the strongest effort yet by Congress to set national regulations governing payments to college athletes for their name, image and likeness and how often they can transfer.AL.com7d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentprotect college sports act passage
