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Holiday Weekend Boosts Tourism in Alabama
A long holiday weekend along the Gulf Coast and elsewhere is helping to bring about a surge in tourism in Alabama, and officials hope visitors…
Confidant Turns Whistleblower in Alabama Governor’s Sex Scandal
Most of the details of Gov. Robert Bentley’s sordid sex scandal are known, but little has been said for the man who blew the whistle…
Alabama Lawmakers Aim to Tackle Predatory Payday Loan Policies
Multiple efforts across Alabama communities and governments are working to crack down on predatory loan practices, especially in the form of short-term, high-interest “payday loans.”…
Arkansas Senator Fighting for Gradnparents’ Visitation Rights
In Little Rock, AR, Senator Gary Stubblefield announced that he plans on filing legislation to make it easier for grandparents to visit or adopt their…
How The Southern Pine Beetle Could Actually Help Alabama’s Forests
The first sighting of the southern pine beetle in Alabama’s forests happened last year. And right away, Cynthia Ragland and her team sprang into action.…
Alabama Has a New Weapon Against Tax Fraud: Selfies
A new program in Alabama will take advantage of mobile technology to fight the rising tide of tax refund fraud. Morphotrust USA has recently secured…