Center Point man gets nearly 20 years in prison for drug debt kidnapping in TuscaloosaA federal judge sentenced 20-year-old Amarion Dewayne Jackson, of Center Point, to nearly 20 years in prison, followed by five years of probation.AL.com10h agoWhole story →Justice
3 months in 2026 bring 2 VA disability payments for veterans: Here’s whyThere are three months where scheduled payment dates fall on weekends or federal holidays.AL.com17h agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityva disability payment schedule
Randy White endorses Ken Paxton in closely watched Texas Senate raceHall of Famer Randy White endorsed Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, citing shared work on child safety and opioid awareness, as polls show a tight race with Democrat James Talarico.AL.com18h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmenttexas senate race
$90 payments coming this month to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies?The money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion.AL.com21h agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare rebate payments
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
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
Federal health insurance premiums: 3 years of double-digit increasesFederal employees and retirees will see a 10.9% health insurance premium hike in 2027.AL.com5d agoWhole story →Healthfehb premium increase
Illinois woman billed $410 after leaving ER without treatmentAn Illinois woman left an ER after a long wait and no treatment, then received a $410 bill, raising questions about hospital billing.AL.com7d agoWhole story →Health
