Tag: Shelby County
Unemployment rate down to record 2.7 percent
Alabama’s unemployment rate is down to a record-low 2.7 percent, the state said Friday.
A statement from Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said the...
Alabama jobless rate dips to record 2.8 percent
Alabama’s unemployment rate has dropped to a record 2.8 percent.
A statement released Friday by the state labor agency says the preliminary, seasonally...
Shelby County Chambers join forces, to begin 2019 united as one
Two organizations that represent business interests in Shelby County will join forces in 2019 under a new name, but the same common goal: championing...
Understanding Shelby County local amendment 1: school board voting rights
When Alabamians get to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6, voters in some counties will see local amendments on the ballot.
Here’s a look at...
Alabama unemployment rate unchanged in July
Alabama’s unemployment rate is unchanged from last month.
State officials said Friday the July jobless rate was 4.1 percent, the same as it was in...
Phillip Bahakel qualifies for Circuit Judge Place #2 in Shelby County
Former Judge Phillip Bahakel has officially qualified as a Republican candidate for circuit judge place #2 in Shelby County.
The place was previously held by the beloved Judge Hewitt...
Incumbent Gary Palmer defeats challenger David Putman in Alabama’s 6th District
Republican U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer has defeated Democrat David Putman in Alabama's 6th District.
Palmer had 57,642 votes as of 9:30 p.m. CT compared to his opponents'...
Robert Bentley declares state of emergency following gas pipeline explosion
Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a month-long State of Emergency for Alabama following a Colonial Pipeline explosion and fire in Shelby County Monday that killed...
Decision 2016: municipal candidates’ forums to provide information for Shelby County...
Voters in several Shelby County municipalities will head to their respective voting places Tuesday, Aug. 23 to cast their ballots for candidates running for mayor...
State incumbents overwhelmingly hold seats in Super Tuesday contests
While the state's attention was likely on the presidential race and state races for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives seats, many state leaders...
