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 →JusticePlanetfema grant award
Gulf shrimp industry struggles as Alabama diesel hits $6.16 a gallonDoug Jones and Tommy Tuberville are clashing over rising diesel prices, with Jones arguing Gulf Coast shrimpers are being squeezed by fuel costs while Tuberville blames Democratic energy policies and points to his support for the seafood industry.AL.com13d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetTommy Tubervillealabama gubernatorial campaign
Mobile River Bridge project secures $2.52 billion federal loan, construction nearsA $2.52 billion federal loan approval removes the final major financing obstacle for the start of the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project.AL.com18d agoWhole story →PlanetBuildS 98mobile river bridge funding
Tuberville sponsors bill to shield ratepayers from data center costsPresident Donald Trump signed a similar pledge and got major technology companies to commit to cover the full cost of the energy and infrastructure needed for new data centers.AL.com19d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetHR 9340data center legislation
UAH receives $1 million in federal funding to improve Southeast drought monitoringHuntsville campus is home to the state climatologist's office.AL.com19d agoWhole story →PlanetEducationfederal funding announcement
Protesters speak out against ‘climate of fear’ after Auburn University dissolves faculty senateAuburn’s decision came after the Alabama Legislature put limits on the powers of faculty senates.AL.com23d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetauburn faculty senate dissolution
‘Political gangsters’: Birmingham activist sues to overturn water system restructuringA new federal lawsuit claims Alabama lawmakers broke their own rules when they took control of Birmingham's water system without the Birmingham City Council's consent.AL.com25d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetbirmingham water system lawsuit
Fast-growing Reno fire forces thousands to evacuate, state or emergencyGov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County.AL.com1mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetJoe Lombardoreno wildfire emergency
