October 2024 – Page 20

Alabama man dies while base jumping in wingsuit on Utah mountain, officials say

October 1, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz An Alabama man died after crashing in “extremely rugged terrain” while base jumping in a wingsuit in Utah, officials said Monday. The Box Elder County, Utah Sheriff’s Office said it received a report […]

A convicted Alabama sheriff got Casey White to surrender for a can of Sun Drop

October 1, 2024 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Long before he gained international attention for escaping from an Alabama jail with a corrections officer, Casey Cole White spent a wild night on the run from the law that ended when he […]

Huntsville manufacturer told pregnant woman to work despite doctor’s order, federal lawsuit alleges

October 1, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes A Huntsville employer discriminated against a pregnant woman by requiring her to work overtime despite a doctor’s orders, a federal lawsuit alleges. Polaris Industries refused to excuse their pregnant employee for medical […]

FBI’s 2023 hate crime report shows surge targeting Black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ communities

October 1, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Bill Britt The FBI’s 2023 report on hate crimes paints a grim picture of rising intolerance across the United States, revealing a surge to 11,862 incidents—the highest ever recorded since tracking began in the early […]

SNAP payment change: Food stamp benefits increasing Oct. 1

October 1, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Benefits provided through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are set to increase this week. The Cost of Living Adjustment impacts the maximum allotments for those who receive SNAP, commonly known as food stamps. […]

New Lawrence County solar manufacturing plant uses Alabama steel

October 1, 2024 Bouldin 0

By John R. Roby A new solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County using Alabama-sourced components is expected to create over 800 jobs statewide. First Solar Inc. inaugurated the $1.1 billion vertically integrated thin-film solar manufacturing facility […]

Huntsville Toyota engine plant hit a significant milestone this week

October 1, 2024 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Toyota Alabama announced Thursday that its 2,000-member Huntsville plant has assembled its 10-millionth engine. It’s a significant watermark for the manufacturing facility, which first broke ground in 2001, and assembles a third of […]