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Amazon Bessemer Facility releases Statement about Upcoming Union Vote
Below is Amazon’s statement regarding its upcoming union vote: A Recent Decision About the Past BHM1 Election BHM1 team, on November 5, an administrative law judge issued a decision about a union election that was held at this site more than two years ago. In that election, and the one before it, the team here…
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Shooting at Tuskegee University Homecoming Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
TUSKEGEE, Ala. — A tragic shooting early Sunday marred Tuskegee University’s 100th homecoming celebration, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The deceased, not affiliated with the university, was identified, and their family has been notified. Several injured individuals, including students, are receiving treatment at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika and Baptist South Hospital…
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Two Injured in Late-Night Shooting Near KFC in Bessemer; Suspect in Custody
BESSEMER, Ala. — A shooting late Saturday night near a KFC restaurant on 9th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama, has left two people injured, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. Saturday night, drawing a swift response from the Bessemer Police Department. According to initial reports, officers arrived at the scene…
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Cold Case Breakthrough: DNA Technology Solves 1992 Alabama Mystery
WEAVER, Ala. — A mysterious 1992 case involving a body found in a burning boat in a Weaver, Alabama, field has been solved, thanks to advances in DNA technology and forensic genealogy. More than 30 years after a passerby discovered the charred remains, identified as those of Utah resident Kevin Lynn Capps, Alabama and Utah…
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Grand Jury Declines Charges in Nightmarish Alabama Prison Death, Highlighting Systemic Failures
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. — In a decision that has sparked widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of Alabama’s correctional system, an Elmore County grand jury has declined to indict anyone in connection with the death of Daniel Williams, a 22-year-old inmate at Staton Correctional Facility. Williams died from injuries sustained during a horrific assault that involved…
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Zydeco to Close After 35 Years, Plans Relocation in 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After 35 years as a cornerstone of Birmingham’s live music scene, Zydeco has announced its immediate closure, with plans to relocate and reopen in 2025. Nestled in the historic Five Points South district, Zydeco has been a vibrant hub for music lovers since its establishment in 1989. Housed in a building with…