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1 gas station in cities throughout Calhoun County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 25

By EC Alabama News | May 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Calhoun County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Talladega County in week ending May 25

By EC Alabama News | May 31, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Talladega County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Talladega County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

By EC Alabama News | May 31, 2024

Talladega County's only university had 18% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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5.9% of Calhoun County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By EC Alabama News | May 31, 2024

Calhoun County's only university had 5.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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House NDAA emphasizes security aid for Israel amid rising regional tensions

By EC Alabama News | May 31, 2024

The fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual defense bill currently being shaped by Congress, is set to provide Israel with substantial security aid in the coming year. This includes ensuring that the Biden administration supplies Israel with necessary resources to counter threats from Iran-backed terror groups operating on its borders.

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Lawmakers criticize Biden's partial reversal on Ukraine weapon usage

By EC Alabama News | May 31, 2024

After weeks of sustained Congressional, international, and public pressure, the Biden administration has partially reversed its policy prohibiting Ukraine from using U.S.-provided weapons against legitimate military targets in Russian territory. According to reports, Ukraine will now be permitted to use certain U.S.-provided weapons in limited areas within Russia that neighbor Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast due to Russia’s ongoing offensive there. However, Ukraine remains prohibited from using U.S.-supplied ATACMs to strike targets deeper within Russian territory.

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House GOP focuses FY25 defense bill on 'lethality,' removes left-wing initiatives

By EC Alabama News | May 31, 2024

Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) are highlighting provisions in the annual defense spending bill that target several left-wing policies and initiatives, according to a memo obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clay County in week ending May 25?

By EC Alabama News | May 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: 15.3% of Tallapoosa County students played sports on collegiate teams

By EC Alabama News | May 31, 2024

Tallapoosa County's only university had 15.3% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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6.3% of Randolph County students on collegiate teams in 2022

By EC Alabama News | May 30, 2024

Randolph County's only university had 6.3% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Calhoun County in week ending May 18?

By EC Alabama News | May 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Calhoun County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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EC Alabama News area weekly mass times

By EC Alabama News | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the EC Alabama News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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7% of Calhoun County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By EC Alabama News | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Calhoun County hit 7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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NDAA proposes 19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers

By EC Alabama News | May 28, 2024

The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) emerged from the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday night, offering significant benefits for junior enlisted servicemembers. The bill aims to enhance the quality of life for servicemembers, addressing longstanding issues such as dilapidated barracks and military families requiring food stamps.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Talladega County in week ending May 25?

By EC Alabama News | May 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Talladega County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Talladega County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 25

By EC Alabama News | May 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Talladega County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Bullock County in week ending May 18?

By EC Alabama News | May 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Bullock County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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House panel advances defense bill with major pay raise for junior troops

By EC Alabama News | May 23, 2024

The House Armed Services Committee advanced a defense policy bill on Wednesday night, proposing a nearly 20% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and significant investments in quality-of-life improvements for all troops.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Calhoun County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 18

By EC Alabama News | May 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Calhoun County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Rogers applauds committee passage of FY25 NDAA

By EC Alabama News | May 22, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed approval following the passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25 by the House Armed Services Committee.