ATALLA, Ala. — Dean Sausage Company, a long-standing Alabama meat processing facility, faces $103,245 in fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for repeated safety violations. Founded in 1955 by Perk and Opal Dean, the company has grown from a home kitchen operation to a prominent supplier across the Southern United States. OSHA’s…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has proposed a novel and controversial idea: the creation of a state-held bitcoin reserve. Critics call it impractical, dangerous, and emblematic of political posturing rather than sound financial stewardship. Sorrell’s pitch hinges on bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against inflation, a concern often raised by Republicans wary…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Two former dancers have filed a lawsuit against Sammy’s Gentlemen’s Club, alleging wage violations and unfair labor practices. The legal complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, accuses the Birmingham-based club of forcing dancers to participate in a mandatory tip-sharing system and misclassifying them as independent…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Shanice Chante Davison, 35, was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, after allegedly abducting her three children from a bus stop in Fishersville, Virginia. The children, aged 6 to 10, were found safe following a coordinated effort by law enforcement. The incident began when Davison, reportedly without legal custody, took the children from an…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 10 Republican-led states in suing BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street, accusing the asset management giants of illegally conspiring to manipulate coal markets through climate-focused initiatives. The lawsuit, filed in Texas federal court, frames the companies’ adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)…

UPDATE: Federal Judge ruled Pride float may participate in Christmas Parade. PRATTVILLE, Ala. — The City of Prattville has come under fire after deciding to remove an LGBTQ+ float from its annual Christmas parade, citing safety concerns. The decision follows a request from Prattville Pride for police protection due to threats against their float and…