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They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public's imagination. Then Target came along

May. 11, 2024 00:36 AM EDT

Over the past two decades, Gee’s Bend quilts have captured the public’s imagination with their kaleidoscopic colors and their daring geometric patterns. The groundbreaking art practice was cultivated by direct descendants of slaves in rural Alabama who have faced oppression, geographic...

The United Auto Workers faces a key test in the South with upcoming vote at Alabama Mercedes plant

May. 11, 2024 00:08 AM EDT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — After 20 years at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama, Brett Garrard said he is “not falling for the lies anymore” and will vote for a union. The company has repeatedly promised to improve pay and conditions, but Garrard said those promises have not...

Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'

May. 10, 2024 20:49 PM EDT

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told attendees at a judicial conference Friday that he and his wife have faced “nastiness" and "lies” over the last several years and decried Washington, D.C., as a “hideous place.” Thomas spoke at a conference...

Bill Callahan says it's a 'no-brainer' to work for his son coaching the Titans' O-line

May. 10, 2024 16:27 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bill Callahan never thought he'd work for his son in the NFL. Not at his age and after all his years in the league. As Brian Callahan interviewed for head coaching jobs in 2023, father and son talked at length about the idea, leaving Bill convinced he...

Former Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts to join Athletes Unlimited for AUX season

May. 10, 2024 10:07 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts will make her professional softball debut with Athletes Unlimited during the organization's AUX season in June. Fouts was on Team USA's gold medal-winning team at the Pan-American Games in 2023. She had a college record of 100-32...

Construction Partners: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

May. 10, 2024 07:41 AM EDT

DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — Construction Partners Inc. (ROAD) on Friday reported a loss of $1.1 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Dothan, Alabama-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. The results beat Wall Street...

TruBridge: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 10, 2024 07:12 AM EDT

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — TruBridge, Inc. (TBRG) on Friday reported a loss of $2.5 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Mobile, Alabama-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 19 cents...

A look at what passed and failed in the 2024 legislative session

May. 09, 2024 21:57 PM EDT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers ended a 2024 legislative session that saw the Republican majority win approval for a number of their top priorities, including a package of workforce development bills. Here is a look at some of the key measures that passed and failed over the last three...

Alabama lawmakers adjourn session without final gambling vote

May. 09, 2024 21:29 PM EDT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers ended the legislative session Thursday without approving a lottery, slot machines and video poker machines, continuing a 25-year stalemate on the issue of gambling. Supporters were unable to break an impasse in the Alabama Senate after the...

Divided Supreme Court rules no quick hearing required when police seize property

May. 09, 2024 11:58 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that authorities do not have to provide a quick hearing when they seize cars and other property used in drug crimes, even when the property belongs to so-called innocent owners. By a 6-3 vote, the justices rejected the claims...