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Groups urge Alabama to reverse course, join summer meal program for low-income kids
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama was one of 14 states that declined to participate in a federal program that gives summer food assistance to low-income families with school age children, prompting advocates on Wednesday to urge lawmakes to reverse course and join the program. At a...
Encompass Health: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Encompass Health Corp. (EHC) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $112.5 million. The Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had profit of $1.10 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.12...
New Clemson coach Poppie adds former Alabama starting point guard McQueen to his program
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — New Clemson women's basketball coach Shawn Poppie has added an experienced leader to his program in former Alabama starting point guard Loyal McQueen. The school announced McQueen's signing on Wednesday. McQueen is a 5-foot-8 senior from...
Auburn National: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn National Bancorporation Inc. (AUBN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $1.4 million. The Auburn, Alabama-based bank said it had earnings of 39 cents per share. Auburn National shares have decreased 19%...
Editorial Roundup: Alabama
Cullman Times. April 18, 2024. Editorial: Scammers make April a more taxing month April is tax month, though for many of us that little chore is now history. But April is also Financial Literary Month, and the Atlanta Field Office of the IRS Criminal Investigation...
Alabama lawmakers advance expansion of 'Don't Say Gay' and ban Pride flags at schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation to expand the state's ban on teacher-led discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in public school classrooms. The House of Representatives voted 74-25 for the bill, which now advances to the...
Alabama lawmakers advance bill to ensure Biden is on the state's ballot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate voted Tuesday for legislation meant to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot, mirroring accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump. The issue of Biden’s ballot access has arisen...
Alabama lawmakers OK bill blocking state incentives to companies that voluntarily recognize unions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers voted Tuesday to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union instead of holding a secret ballot election. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 72-30 for the Senate-passed bill after adding...
Analysis: The IndyCar season has just started but free agency is in full swing after only 2 races
IndyCar, after just two races, is suddenly rife with rumors about driver free agency with its biggest month coming up. Blame it on a mountain bike trail out West and a mistake by David Malukas back in February. The Arrow McLaren driver dislocated his wrist and tore tendons in a...
Former MIT researcher who killed Yale graduate student sentenced to 35 years in prison
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A former researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in prison for the killing of a Yale University graduate student found shot outside his car on a Connecticut street. Qinxuan Pan, 33, who pleaded guilty to...
