MONTGOMERY-Placement of nest boxes is a popular activity to aid cavity nesting birds and is a simple means of attracting birds to your property. However, construction and placement of the …
-
-
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced today it has reached a landmark consent order with the 3M Company that holds the company accountable for cleaning up what …
-
News
Senate Approves Annual Defense Bill with Hundreds of Millions for Alabama Priorities Championed by Senator Doug Jones
WASHINGTON – On an overwhelming bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate yesterday passed the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars …
-
News
Senator Doug Jones Calls for Extension of Unemployment Benefits Set to Expire for Thousands of Alabamians
BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Senator Doug Jones of Alabama today issued the following statement calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to include an extension of emergency unemployment benefits—which are set to expire in the next week—in …
-
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of July 12 – July 18, 2020. 23,678 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during …
-
ATLANTA, GA-On Thursday, July 23 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is releasing new science-based resources and tools for school administrators, teachers, parents, guardians, and caregivers when schools …
-
FLORENCE-Mayor Steve Holt, Florence Council Members, and the Florence Planning and Community Development Department announce three drive-thru Census Help Events! ROYAL AVE RECREATION CENTER Monday, JuLY 27, 2020 5PM- 7pm …
-
Born in Jackson, Mississippi Kevin Leigh Robinson grew up in Huntsville & attended UNA in Florence. He was hired as the 6 & 10 news producer at WOWL while attending …
-
BIRMINGHAM – Modeled on its successful trauma response system, the Alabama Department of Public Healthwill partner with the University of Alabama at Birminghamto improve a similar system for improved response to stroke across …
-
In a few weeks, most students in Alabama are scheduled to return to school. With so few days left before students return, there are important questions that still need to …
-
MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, has opened its 2021 Grant Program with funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature. Historic sites meeting the eligibility can submit applications …
-
News
Senator Doug Jones’ Bill to Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back from China Included in Annual National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones of Alabama today announced that this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will include a bipartisan proposal he sponsored last month to incentivize investments in American semiconductor manufacturing businesses instead of Chinese-owned companies. The provision …
-
News
Senator Doug Jones Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Allow Rural Hospitals to Access Paycheck Protection Program Relief Funds
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones of Alabama today introduced a bipartisan bill to allow rural hospitals to access relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Coronavirus …
-
News
Registered Nurses and Retail Salespersons Are the Most Sought-After Employees According to HWOL (Help Wanted Online) Data
MONTGOMERY – Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that the most online wanted ads were for registered nurses, retail salespersons, and heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers with 6,050 ads …
-
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Alabama driver license holders will now be allowed to renew online a second time during a 12-year period. Until now, driver license holders …
-
FLORENCE– The University of North Alabama has announced the winners of the annual Homecoming awards, with the event scheduled to take place from Oct. 29-31. “This is an exceptional …
-
News
Back to Vaccines, Back to the Doctor campaign urges parents to keep their children’s vaccinations up to date
MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) want to encourage parents to keep children’s vaccinations up to date. Over …
-
News
Madison County, Madison City And Huntsville City Schools To Hold Remote Classes For First 9 Weeks For The Upcoming School Year
MADISON COUNTY-This morning, Wednesday, July 22 the superintendents from Huntsville City Schools and Madison City Schools along with the superintendent for Madison County Schools released an important announcement: “Due to …
-
News
Senator Doug Jones and Colleagues Urge Administration to Enforce Housing Eviction Bans During Pandemic
BIRMINGHAM – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to put many Americans in danger of falling behind on monthly rent payments, U.S. Senators Doug Jones of Alabama and Jon Tester of Montana …
-
ATLANTA, GA-If you have or think you might have COVID-19, it is important to stay home and away from other people. Staying away from others helps stop the spread of …