News Tipoffs - Alabama Editors Newsletter for Wednesday July 03, 2024 ( 22 items ) |
Ala. U.S. Attorney: Birmingham Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years for Unlawfully Possessing U.S. Postal Service Key and Possession of Stolen Mail
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama issued the following news release:
A federal judge sentenced a Birmingham man on charges of possession of stolen mail and unlawful possession of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) keys, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Postal Inspection Service Inspector-in-Charge Scott D. Fix, Houston Division.
U.S. District Court Judge Anna Manasco sentenced Derrell Allen Matthews, 27, to 63 months in
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Army Contracting Command Provides Once in a Career Opportunity
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 3 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news:
By Liz Glenn and Kristen Rounsaville
Acquisition professionals from Army Contracting Command attended an opening ceremony for the Universal Artillery Projectile Lines facility, a new modular metal parts facility in Mesquite, Texas, May 29.
This ceremony was the culmination of 1.5 years of rapid acquisition by ACC-Rock Island and sets the stage for ACC-New Jersey to issue a $39.4 million Undefinit
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Army Space and Missile Defense Command: Change of Charter Conducted for Army Capability Manager for Space, High Altitude
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 3 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news:
By Ronald Bailey, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command hosted a Change of Charter for the command's Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence Army Capability Manager for Space and High Altitude.
Col. David J Mulack relinquished his responsibility as USASMDC's ACM SHA, which he held since July 2021, to Col. Princeton D. Wright. Upon
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $4.1 Million Investment Into Lower Mississippi Delta
CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, July 2 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release:
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Five communities in Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennesee receive funding through DRA's Community Infrastructure Fund to improve basic public infrastructure.
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The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded more than $4.1 million in investments to five projects in Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee through its Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). Funding for this p
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Auburn-Opelika - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Auburn-Opelika - May 2023":
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Workers in the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.07 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissio
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Birmingham-Hoover - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Birmingham-Hoover - May 2023":
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Workers in the Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.33 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Com
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley - May 2023":
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Workers in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $21.82 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regi
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Decatur - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Decatur - May 2023":
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Workers in the Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.61 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Dothan - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Dothan - May 2023":
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Workers in the Dothan, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $22.31 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G.
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Florence-Muscle Shoals - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Florence-Muscle Shoals - May 2023":
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Workers in the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $22.24 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Re
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Huntsville - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Huntsville - May 2023":
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Workers in the Huntsville, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.27 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Vict
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Mobile - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Mobile - May 2023":
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Workers in the Mobile, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.22 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G.
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Montgomery - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Montgomery - May 2023":
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Workers in the Montgomery, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.94 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Vict
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BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Tuscaloosa - May 2023'
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 2, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Tuscaloosa - May 2023":
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Workers in the Tuscaloosa, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.81 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Vict
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Department of Labor Awards Over $56M in Grants to Help Justice-Involved People Get Needed Job Training, Prepare Them for Return to Communities
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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Pathway Home funding provides people with skills valued by local employers
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The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $56 million in grants to help reduce recidivism and assist people in re-entering their communities after being incarcerated.
The award of Pathway Home 5 grant funding will build on the findings of th
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Fla. U.S. Attorney: Alabama Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Child Sex Abuse Material
OCALA, Florida, July 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release:
Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Craig Anthony (25, Alabama) to 15 years and 6 months in federal prison for distribution of child sex abuse material. Anthony entered a guilty plea on January 29, 2024.
According to court documents, beginning on May 31, 2023, Anthony distributed multiple videos containing child sex abuse material to a social media
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Gov. Ivey Announces Grant to Replace Rail Bridge in North Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 3 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news release:
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to help a Madison County rail system upgrade and continue serving industrial clients in north Alabama.
Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the Huntsville and Madison County Railroad Authority in its plans to upgrade its rail services and improve the transportation of raw materials and finished products t
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Gov. Ivey Awards $150,000 for New Commerce in Opp
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 3 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news release:
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant to create new commerce in the city of Opp.
The Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide the infrastructure needed for Midstates Petroleum Co. to construct "Bobcat Den," a combined fueling station and convenience store. The business, to be located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 331 and Kinston Highway (A
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Governor Awards $11.2 Million to Boost EV Charging Availability on Alabama Interstates
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 3 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news release:
Gov Kay Ivey has awarded 14 grants totaling $11.2 million to ensure Alabama is poised to accommodate electric vehicles as they continue to make their way onto the state's roads.
Thirteen of the grants will be used to provide electric vehicle charging stations at fueling stations off the state's interstate systems. Another grant, awarded to Bevill State Community College in
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Governor Ivey Champions Alabama Manufacturers on National 'Made in the USA' Day
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 3 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
Governor Kay Ivey praised Alabama's robust manufacturing sector today in honor of 'Made in the USA' Day, highlighting its role in driving economic growth statewide through high-quality jobs and products in demand worldwide.
Governor Ivey emphasized Alabama's status as a powerhouse in U.S. manufacturing, ranking in the top 5 states for manufacturing job concentration. The sector contribut
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Maxwell AFB: Achievable - Cadet Overcomes Obstacles to Serve
MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force's 42nd Air Base Wing issued the following news:
By Senior Airman Evan Porter, Air University Public Affairs
Aileen Claveria, currently a cadet in Officer Training School, exemplifies resilience, dedication and service.
Her journey from a small village in the Philippines to commissioning as a public health officer in the U.S. Air Force is a testament to her commitment to helping others and her pursuit of personal and professional growth.
Born
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces $97 Million Investment to Support Small Business Success in Alabama
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
Approval of State Small Business Credit Initiative Funding is Part of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of Alabama's state plan for up to $97 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI provides funding to states, the District of Columbia, territories, and Tr
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