HATTIESBURG, Mississippi – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 23, 2021– Fifteen Gulf Coast homeowners have received grants of up to $ 10,000 to help repair damage to their homes in the wake of 2020 Hurricanes Laura, Delta and Zeta that hit the Gulf Coast. The funds are part of the Federal …
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Latest coronavirus: Canada’s central bank to permanently adopt hybrid work model for staff
The governor of Alabama, the least vaccinated state in the United States, has blamed “unvaccinated people” for a recent increase in Covid-19 cases. Kay Ivey said “people are supposed to have common sense” when a reporter asked her what it would take for more people in the state to get …
Read More »Kickstarter success fuels big dreams for Alabama comic book makers
To say that all hell is breaking loose in the world of “The Absentee” would be an understatement. On the one hand, the creators of the independent comic book based in Alabama recently added to their long line of Kickstarter hits, reaching a fundraising goal not only to get the …
Read More »Auburn has 9 nominated All-SEC; voted to finish 5th in SEC West by preseason media poll
The annual preseason media survey following SEC Media Days was released on Friday and expectations for Auburn are mixed. The Tigers were voted to finish fifth in SEC West behind Alabama, Texas A&M, LSU and Ole Miss. The last time Auburn was fifth in SEC West was in 2018 when …
Read More »Texas and Alabama regulators crack down on Blockfi’s interest bearing account product – Bitcoin News
In the wake of Blockfi’s problems with the New Jersey Bureau of Securities, the company now has problems in the state of Alabama. Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) director Joseph Borg explained on July 21 that he had issued a rationale to the company. Borg wants Blockfi to explain why the …
Read More »Auburn and Arkansas take the stage on final day of SEC Media Days
HOOVER, Alabama (WAFB) – As the Big 12 hold an emergency meeting and Texas A&M talks about preventing Texas from joining the conference, the SEC Media Days have gone on for a year. Two of those teams to close out the event were Auburn and Arkansas, one of which will …
Read More »Sheriff’s golf and casino trip questioned in Alabama corruption lawsuit
Sheriff Mike Blakely was golfing with two county commissioners and playing in a casino while he was supposed to attend sheriff training at a conference in Alabama, testimony revealed today. Defense attorneys representing Blakely in his northern Alabama corruption case said the sheriff “networked” with the commissioners and was therefore …
Read More »Texas Alleges BlockFi Offers Unregistered Titles
The Texas State Securities Board has filed a cease and desist order against crypto lender BlockFi for failing to offer state or federal licensed security. According to a filing on Thursday, the state regulator will hold a hearing into allegations that BlockFi illegally finances its crypto lending and proprietary trading …
Read More »SouthState named to Forbes ‘Best Banks in the State’ list in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina
âThere is nothing more important to us than when our customers recommend SouthState to others,â said John corbett, CEO. âWe are proud to be a leading regional bank in the South East and are extremely grateful to the one million clients who allow us to be their trusted financial advisors. …
Read More »Former Alabama Senate member gives Mo Brooks a run for his money
The mind-boggling fundraising and energetic campaigning of Alabama Senate hopeful Katie Boyd Britt helped the political newcomer become one of the top contenders in the Republican primary draw that could determine the outcome of the Red State race in 2022. Britt, a retired Senator’s protégé. Richard shelby (R-Ala.), Has stunned …
Read More »New Tiger Cards Arrive at Auburn University
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) – Every student, staff and faculty member at Auburn University knows the meaning of the term ‘Tiger Card’, but for many, that definition may soon change. Since July 6, many summer semester students have had the opportunity to come to the Tiger Card office located in Foy …
Read More »Numerous to widespread showers and storms through Wednesday
Posted: Jul 20, 2021 12:32 CDT through Ben lang It was another cloudy and humid morning in central and southern Alabama. If it’s any comfort to you, much of the Southeastern United States has experienced similar weather conditions. The guilty? A blocked front stretching from the Carolinas to Louisiana. With …
Read More »Alabama community college uses stimulus funds to offer students up to $ 1,500
An Alabama community college is offering students – including high school students taking dual-enrolled classes – up to $ 1,500 through its stimulus funds. Calhoun Community College in Decatur has announced that it will distribute some $ 7.8 million to students taking classes this fall semester. The money comes from …
Read More »Letter: Go out to see the Auburn Doubledays 2021 | Opinion letters
The Auburn Doubledays Booster Club would like to remind the citizens of Cayuga County how fortunate we are to still have a team to cheer on and meet friends at Falcon Park. This team has played exciting baseball and is currently in a position to claim a playoff spot in …
Read More »Trial for murder of man indicted in Sioux City shooting begins | Crime and courts
SIOUX CITY – The selection of 12 Woodbury County residents who will decide whether Roderick Banks is guilty or not guilty of murder is set to begin Tuesday morning. Banks, 36, of Sioux City, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm in connection …
Read More »(FBK) – Recap: FB Second Quarter Financial Results
Actions of Financial FB (NYSE: FBK) stagnated in aftermarket trading after the company released its second quarter results. Quarterly results Earnings per share rose 18.92% over the past year to $ 0.88, beating the estimate of $ 0.74. Revenue of $ 135,140,000 was down 1.69% year over year, exceeding the …
Read More »Watchlists: Auburn’s Nix, Bigsby, McClain nominated to Maxwell, Bednarik Award
Soccer 07/19/2021 13:30:00 By: Jeff Shearer History links AUBURN, Alabama – Auburn stands out Bo Nix and Bigsby Reservoir were named to the Maxwell Award Watchlist as linebacker Zakoby mcclain earned a spot on the Chuck Bednarik Award Watchlist. Maxwell Football Club on Monday announced its watchlists for the 85th …
Read More »SouthState invests $ 500,000 in Optus Bank to help bridge the racial wealth gap
âFulfilling our commitment to closing the opportunity gaps in our communities requires strategic investments from mission-aligned partners like SouthState. $ 17 million new capital since 2020 and increased our assets to nearly $ 300 million,” mentionned Dominik mjartan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Optus Bank. âDeploying this capital in …
Read More »Alabama retail experts speak out on tax-free weekend as economy rebounds
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Parkway Place Mall in Huntsville is just one place in town teeming with shoppers looking to take advantage of the tax-free back-to-school vacation in Alabama to purchase qualifying items like clothing, shoes, school supplies and technology, minus the 4% state tax. âOn top of that, retailers are …
Read More »Auburn DL tries to troll Crimson Tide with absurd claim
Auburn defensive lineman Tony Fair, recently transferred from UAB, took to Twitter to share a video of himself with a teammate in full uniform. The video caption caught the attention of Crimson Tide fans and ruffled a few feathers. While the video doesn’t really offer a lot of content, the …
Read More »Once again in the breach of the Playoffs
No team needs an enlarged college football qualifier less than the Crimson tide in Alabama. The Expanded Playoff is coming in and has the support of a vast majority of football fans, including Alabama fans. There is little to be gained for the Alabama Crimson Tide. There will be an …
Read More »Yankees: Auburn’s Tim Locastro Sent to Hospital for MRI, Assessment After Knee Injury | Local sports
Tim Locastro of the New York Yankees is pictured during a game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, July 16, 2021 in New York City. (AP Photo / Frank Franklin II) Frank Franklin II New York Yankees outfielder and Auburn native Tim Locastro left Saturday’s game against the Boston …
Read More »The 5 Biggest Scenarios Entering SEC Media Days 2021 Alabama
Notable quarterbacks such as Mac Jones of Alabama, Kyle Trask of Florida, Kellen Mond of Texas A&M and Felipe Franks of Arkansas have moved on to the NFL. There is no shortage of potential for the group, but few have truly established themselves as some of the best QBs in …
Read More »Dale Strong takes big fundraising lead in race to replace Mo Brooks
Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong has taken a big fundraising lead over three other candidates in the 2022 Republican primary for the 5th open congressional seat in northern Alabama. Since Strong launched his campaign in March, he has raised more than $ 432,000, according to campaign fundraising records released …
Read More »The Daily Recap: How 2022’s first engagement fits in with UGA’s defense
Here is the July 17 edition of the Daily Recap presented by JFQ Lending. The role of Groves-Killebrew Cornerback Marquis Groves-Killebrew (Brookwood / Snellville, GA) was the first player to enter the Georgia class of 2022. In an interview with Jed May, Groves-Killebrew explained how the coaching staff plan to …
Read More »‘World Changers’ Spotlight Parts of Huntington | New
HUNTINGTON – A Florida-based mission group spent the past week dealing with a number of construction projects in the Highlawn neighborhood of Huntington. World Changers, a student-focused evangelical ministry based in Panama City, Florida, sent more than 200 volunteer workers to Huntington for the week. The organization has sent students …
Read More »Throwback Thursday – Built to Last: Auburn’s Masonic Legacy
For nearly a century, the Masonic Temple has occupied the main crossroads in the heart of downtown Auburn. In addition to its architectural distinction, the building reflects Auburn’s rapid growth as an agricultural market and regional rail hub during the prosperous decades of the 1910s and 20s. Creation of King …
Read More »Fed’s Powell hit on inflation and regulations at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell faced heated questions over inflation and banking regulations during a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, questions likely at the forefront of his possible re-appointment as head of the Fed. Powell made the same pledge of “strong …
Read More »Governor Ivey advocates expansion of summer apprenticeship
By CAROLINE BECK, Alabama Daily News BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey and education leaders highlight importance of expanding summer learning statewide on Wednesday as educators seek to help students recover from loss of learning undergone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ivey visited a program funded by the Summer adventures in …
Read More »Bo Nix and Owen Pappoe at SEC Media Days
Auburn football juniors Bo Nix and linebacker Owen Pappoe will represent the Tigers with new coach Bryan Harsin at SEC Media Days. The Tigers will meet with members of the media on July 22 as well as Arkansas and Missouri. Nix has started as a quarterback in every game for …
Read More »The story of Charles Henderson, 35th Governor of Alabama
Since I am from Troy, Alabama, allow me to share with you the story of our only governor. Charles Henderson was not only the 35th Governor of Alabama, but he is also perhaps one of the most profound philanthropists in Alabama history. He is arguably the greatest philanthropist to ever …
Read More »William Dee Powell, assistant to Bear Bryant, has died
William Dee Powell, long Alabama football Assistant coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, died Monday. He was 85 years old. Powell coached the Crimson Tide offensive line in Bryant’s first year at Tuscaloosa in 1958 as well as in 1963-64 and 1974-82. He also played for Bryant at Texas A&M and was …
Read More »Tigers set to face North Carolina State at Duke’s Mayo Bowl
It’s far too early to realistically fit teams into bowl games, but Athlon Sports has attempted to project all 43 bowl games into the upcoming 2021 college football season. In what shouldn’t be too surprisingly , Auburn football was not screened to make the college football playoffs or even a …
Read More »Celebrate Christmas in July in Bethlehem, PA
Since 1937 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has been known as Christmas City USA. With two Christmas fairs, displays in all store windows, and walking tours of historic districts, Bethlehem lives up to its nickname. It is the place to be for Christmas. The past year presented a dilemma. Christmas has been canceled …
Read More »Regions Bank Digitizes Homebuilder Financing With Convenient, Transparent Solution | Business
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 12, 2021– Regions Bank on Monday announced the launch of a digital solution designed to make the construction loan process easier and easier for home builders and developers to use. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210712005253/en/ Regions Bank …
Read More »We better not explode, Alabama, to fix, fix our woes with ARP money
This is an opinion column. âI’m not throwing my shot.â ââ-lyrics to “My Shot”, Hamilton. It’s Christmas. Christmas in summer. All over. Not just in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile or Huntsville. All over. Not just in Alabama. All over. Santa, a / k / a, President Biden, and the United States …
Read More »Auburn LB’s target will be announced on Monday
In the past two months, Micah Pollard from Jacksonville, Fla. Bartram Trail has become a target for the Tigers. On Monday, the 3-star linebacker will reveal his collegiate choice. Pollard, the # 78 rookie in the state of Florida for the industry generated by 247Sports Composite, will announce his decision …
Read More »All ESPN ESPY Awards winners
The ESPY Awards 2021, ESPN’s annual celebration of all things sports, returned on Saturday with an in-person show in New York after the 2020 virtual presentation. This year’s ESPYS, which was hosted by Anthony Mackie, also featured the return of individual and team awards after these categories were scuttled in …
Read More »Clouse watches Speaker’s seat as state prison decision looms | Government and Politics
Representative Steve Clouse on the last day of the regular legislative session at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery on May 17, 2021. Steve Clouse, Alabama State Representative After working alongside four different House speakers and five governors, longtime Ozark State Representative Steve Clouse believes he is ready to be the …
Read More »Who is Eric Glen Banks Jr? Baltimore cop arrested after body of his 15-year-old stepson was found in attic wall
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: A man has been accused of hiding the body of his 15-year-old stepson inside a wall in the attic of his house. Eric Glen Banks Jr also allegedly attempted to take a gun from a cop during his arrest. The 34-year-old is now facing multiple charges, including assault …
Read More »MONROE INVITATIONAL: CJ Easley of Auburn University holds a three-stroke lead heading into Saturday’s final round. | Sports
PITTSFORD – Consistent. It perfectly describes Auburn University sophomore CJ Easley as his under-70 round helped him take a three-stroke lead at the 80th Monroe Invitational on Friday. Easley entered Friday’s third round in second place, just one stroke behind UConn’s Jared Nelson, who struggled with a par 74 of …
Read More »The 6 biggest bank acquisitions of the first half of 2021
Bank mergers and acquisitions (M&A) were rife in the first half of 2021, as industry mergers and acquisitions rebounded from a slowdown in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. And although mergers and acquisitions this year do not exceed activity in 2018 and 2019 in terms of number of transactions, …
Read More »Early Childhood Tax Credit will put money in the pockets of millions of parents
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WAFF) – Millions of families across the country and here in Alabama will have more money in their pockets every month. It is because of the advance child tax credit program. Starting July 15, eligible parents in northern Alabama will receive monthly payments. âThere are a lot of …
Read More »SmartFinancial Sets Release Dates for Second Quarter Results and Conference Call
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – SmartFinancial, Inc. (“SmartFinancial”) (NASDAQ: SMBK) announces details of its second quarter 2021 results release. SmartFinancial plans to release its second quarter 2021 results release on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 and will host a conference call on Wednesday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m.ET. …
Read More »Man charged in fatal shooting of his girlfriend in Auburn Hills apartment
A Rochester Hills man was charged in the shooting and murder of his girlfriend Tuesday at an Auburn Hills apartment, police said. Lavaren Gaddis, 32, was arraigned in Rochester Hills District Court 52-3 on Friday for murder and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, officials said. …
Read More »Ohio State football on the line for 2022 OT Tyler Booker as he heads to engagement: Buckeyes Recruiting Roundup
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Once the schedule rolled over to July, Tyler Booker unplugged from the comfort of his Connecticut home and began to think about what he felt a 40 year decision. Now the Ohio State football schedule will have to wait. Booker, one of the top offensive tackles of …
Read More »Would you choose your favorite New Jersey or Pennsylvania ice cream?
We all know that the rivalry between the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania will never end. It’s always about who drives the best, and the people of each state will always find a way to poke fun at the other. Now that we know the rivalry will never end, …
Read More »Vestavia Hills Sr., Sons charged with 26 fraud charges; Federal government says funds were used to purchase luxury boats and vehicles
A father and son from Vestavia Hills were arrested Thursday in a bank fraud scheme where ill-gotten gains were used to buy boats, luxury vehicles and lifting equipment, authorities said. A 26-count indictment has been filed in federal court against Christopher A. Montalbano, 38, and Gus Anthony Montalbano, 75, accusing …
Read More »Alex McPherson commits to Auburn
Alex McPherson enjoyed churches, coaches and the community when finding his college home. The Fort Payne kicker, ranked No. 1 in the country, signed up for Auburn on Tuesday night. McPherson spoke to WAAY31 on Tuesday, adding that Auburn feels right at home. âI love special teams, so loving special …
Read More »ServisFirst Bank announces the opening of an international department
Receive instant alerts for news on your actions. Claim your 1-week free trial for Street Insider Premium here. BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS), recently announced the opening of an international department led by Tara Herd. The international department …
Read More »Democrats’ infrastructure deal bad for Alabama – Atmore News
Congressman Jerry Carl This past weekend, as we celebrated Independence Day, many of you likely traveled to visit friends and family, or maybe even spent a day relaxing at the beach. If you’ve traveled a distance, short or long, you’ve probably noticed that we have significant infrastructure needs as our …
Read More »Auburn fire, police gather at battle badges blood drive
The Auburn Fire and Police Department sponsored a blood drive organized by the American Red Cross on Tuesday in Auburn. AUBURN, Maine – When the local fire and police departments go head-to-head, it’s usually on a softball or basketball court. One of those battles took place on Tuesday, but it …
Read More »COVID-19 relief fund allocated to Dale, Henry, 2 other counties
MONTGOMERY (Press Release) – Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $ 1.4 million in funds to help four other counties in Alabama weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards to Chilton, Dale, Henry and Winston counties are part of more than $ 40 million allocated to Alabama under a special community development …
Read More »Shark record broken in Mississippi deep sea fishing rodeo
An Alabama man won $ 20,000 in the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo and between him and a fishing partner, a fifth state record for sharks. David Rogers and his fishing partner Brett Rutledge, both from Mobile, were fishing for bulldog sharks on day one of the rodeo about 30 …
Read More »America’s leadership on climate change will define its global position
As I celebrated this July 4th, I was grateful – grateful to spend time with my grandchildren, grateful to have gone an unprecedented year and a half into the pandemic, and grateful for normalcy. At the same time, our ânew normalâ will be forever changed. This year, more than any …
Read More »Hiring remains difficult for some Auburn companies
A new challenge for some employers has emerged in 2021 as more people choose to leave their jobs, a dramatic change from the workplace issues seen in 2020, when many people found themselves involuntarily unemployed . In May, Auburn had an unemployment rate of around 2.4%, one point below the …
Read More »5-star D lineman JT Tuimoloau commits to Ohio state
What makes it so good? Ari Wasserman, Senior College Football Recruitment Writer: Every year there seems to be a defensive lineman who has no doubts and can change a schedule. They are so valuable because they are the only players who can completely change the plan of an opposing attack …
Read More »Alabama DB Josh Jobe signs marketing agreement with GSE Worldwide
Share Tweeter Share Share E-mail Like many varsity athletes, Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe is adding help to his circle in managing his future marketing deals. Jobe has signed with GSE Worldwide and will be represented by Agent Ian Grutman. The Junior added the coordinates to his social media bio …
Read More »Teenager charged after Auburn school attack has gone viral
AUBURN, NY (WSYR) – A video widely shared on social media in late June showing a girl attacking another outside Auburn Junior High School has sparked a police investigation. Today, a 13-year-old has been charged with assault and endangering the well-being of a child in connection with the attack, according …
Read More »2021 Oregon’s top ducks target JT Tuimoloau to announce engagement on Sunday
The Ducks have the chance to create real fireworks on Independence Day. JT Tuimoloau, the top remaining player in the 2021 class, will announce his decision tomorrow at 1 p.m. PT, according to Brandon Huffman of 247Sports. He will choose between Oregon, Ohio State, Washington and USC. Tuimoloau confirmed the …
Read More »Regions Financial Corporation – Consensus indicates upside potential of 16.1%
Regional finance company found using ticker (RF) now have 22 analysts covering the stock. Analyst consensus indicates a “Buy” rating. The target price varies between 25.9 and 20 with an average TP of 23.72. Given that the previous close of shares was at 20.43, this would indicate that there is …
Read More »Midland, Auburn and Freeland Graduates Selected for SVSU Roberts Fellowship
A group of Saginaw Valley State University students will fuel their passion for leadership and service through their participation in the Roberts Scholarship Program. “The Roberts Scholarship Program challenges talented and hardworking students to expect more of themselves, to do more and to be more than they originally thought,” said …
Read More »The road to the banks is named after Dr SD James – The Troy Messenger
On March 4, 2021, residents of the Jerusalem Campground asked the Pike County Commission to consider changing the name of County Road 4406 to the late Dr. SD James Blvd., SD James Evangelistic General Manager Association, headquartered in Banks. On Thursday morning July 3, 2021, a road sign was posted …
Read More »CFO Retires with Tuscaloosa County in Strong Financial Position | Alabama News
By GARY COSBY JR., The Tuscaloosa News TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (AP) – When Tuscaloosa County CFO Bill Lamb stepped down to retire on Wednesday, he left the county with a deficit, which has nothing to do with the county’s finances , which are in excellent condition. In fact, during Lamb’s tenure …
Read More »Alabama QB Bryce Young signs with agent for marketing deals
In the new world of college sports that kicked off Thursday, Alabama’s likely starting quarterback this season will have an agent. Bryce Young a signed with CAA Football for its marketing deals, Yahoo Sports reported on Friday. On3 Sports added Young will be represented by Agent Ed Berry. Under new …
Read More »SpaceX Inspiration4 in Huntsville + UAH Discovery
Get up, Huntsville! Here’s everything you need to know to get a good start this Friday. In today’s Daily, we’ll be looking at a great space discovery at UAH, changes to schools in the city of Huntsville, and the SpaceX Inspiration4 crew in Huntsville. First, the weather forecast for the …
Read More »Auburn’s summer programs return | Journalist Auburn
Auburn will not be holding its normal July 4th festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are plenty of programs to look forward to this summer. Many of the city’s programs that were canceled last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic will resume this summer, said Daryl Faber, director …
Read More »Talk of the Tide: Historic July 1 day for varsity athletics, but caution remains
July 1, 2021. It was the day that varsity athletics changed forever. All NCAA athletes can now earn compensation for their name, image and likeness for the first time in history. It is high time for this to happen and it is the right thing to do, however, one needs …
Read More »Valley acquires Westchester Bank Holding Corporation
Jul 1, 2021 Valley National Bancorp and Westchester Bank Holding Corporation have entered into a definitive merger agreement in which Valley will acquire Westchester, the parent company of The Westchester Bank. The acquisition will provide Valley with an additional physical footprint and expertise in commercial lending in the Westchester County …
Read More »Auburn says no to fireworks this year
The city of Auburn has canceled its annual July 4 festival and fireworks show due to COVID-19. If you are thinking about hosting your own fireworks display, you might want to think about it again. There are many reasons why lighting fireworks is a bad idea on Independence Day. For …
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