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Data Center Governance: State Sen. Arthur Orr backed giving local governments more say on data center siting, pointing to community concerns around a planned crypto mining facility near Somerville in rural Morgan County. Local Government Finance: Vestavia Hills ended fiscal 2025 in strong shape, with revenues up to $84.2 million and a growing general fund balance, driven largely by sales and use tax gains. Economic Development & Workforce: DeKalb Works earned an Innovate Alabama Network designation to launch talent attraction and workforce development initiatives in DeKalb County. Alabama Business Spotlight: Chris’ Hotdogs in Montgomery reopened after new owners overhauled operations and lifted its health rating to 98. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reported the lowest midgrade prices in several Alabama counties/cities in the week ending Aug. 8, including $3.69 in Jefferson County and $3.36 regular in Montgomery County. Investor Housing Demand: Realtor.com research flagged Birmingham as a top metro for investor homebuyer share in 2025, reinforcing the “Magic City” growth narrative.

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Chamber conference: FSU Health could transform economy, patient care

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Tallahassee Democrat - Florida

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1905
Website	www.tallahassee.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Tallahassee
Owner Country	United States

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Alabama recorded $229.9 million in motor vehicle license taxes collections in 2024

Yellowhammer Times - Alabama |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Yellowhammer Times - Alabama

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://yellowhammertimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Alabama,
Owner Country	United States

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Born 101 Years Ago in Alabama, the “Queen of Hillbilly Swing” Who Sang Her Way Out of Poverty and Paved the Way for Women in Country Music

American Songwriter |

Owner: Sam Savage info about owner

American Songwriter

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Owned By	Sam Savage through Savage Ventures
Year Founded	1984
Website	americansongwriter.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Owner Country	United States

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Alabama’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret Is a Dish Out-of-Staters Never Heard Of

Only In Your State |

Owner: Donald Graham info about owner

OnlyInYourState

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Owned By	Donald Graham through Graham Holdings Company & World of Good Brands
Year Founded	2015
Website	https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Detroit
Owner Country	United States

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Monroeville ties for 33rd among Alabama cities in July scam reports

South Alabama Times |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

South Alabama Times

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://southalabamatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Alabama,
Owner Country	United States

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Alabama’s ‘Magic City’ Emerges as Hottest Market for Investor Homebuyers

Realtor.com |

Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

Realtor.com

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Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust & News Corp
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.realtor.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Santa Clara
Owner Country	United States

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Aug. 15, 2026

Alabama’s workforce future depends on expanding opportunity

Jackson County Sentinel - Alabama |

Owner: Nick Jones info about owner

Jackson County Sentinel

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Owned By	Nick Jones through Southern Torch
Year Founded	1887
Website	http://jcsentinel.com/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Alabama, Scottsboro
Owner Country	United States

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Aug. 15, 2026

Alabama investigators look into Texas crash of Army Apache helicopter

Alabama Public Radio |

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Alabama Public Radio

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	University of Alabama; National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1982
Website	https://www.apr.org/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Owner Country	United States

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