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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mobile County in week ending May 11?

By Mobile Courant | May 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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5.7% of citizens unemployed in Mobile County in 2021

By Mobile Courant | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Mobile County hit 5.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Bipartisan bill to reauthorize Poison Control Centers Network introduced

By Mobile Courant | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Mitt Romney (R-UT) to introduce the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation aims to reauthorize the Poison Control Centers (PCC) Network program through 2029. The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved identical legislation in March.

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Senator Tuberville questions top defense officials on Indo-Pacific strategy and shipbuilding issues

By Mobile Courant | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently questioned top defense officials during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. The panel included Commandant of Marine Corps General Eric Smith, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Tuberville's line of questioning centered on the U.S.'s strategy in the Indo-Pacific, shipbuilding delays, and workforce concerns.

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Gadsden dentist testifies at Senate HELP Committee hearing

By Mobile Courant | May 16, 2024

Dr. Gordon Isbell III, President of Isbell Dental in Gadsden and former President of the Alabama Dental Association, testified at a Senate HELP Committee hearing on May 16, 2024. The hearing was titled "Examining the Dental Care Crisis in America: How can we make Dental Care More Affordable and More Available?" Dr. Isbell has been practicing general dentistry since 1981 and is also on staff at the Gadsden Regional Hospital and Riverview Regional Hospital.

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Tuberville hosts law enforcement roundtable during National Police Week

By Mobile Courant | May 16, 2024

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) led a roundtable discussion during National Police Week, focusing on the resources and support needed by law enforcement to ensure community safety. The meeting, attended by federal, state, and local officials, discussed topics such as the "Defund the Police" movement's lasting effects, recruitment challenges, the opioid crisis, mental health issues, human trafficking, and President Biden’s border policies.

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Senators introduce bipartisan resolution celebrating National Charter School Week

By Mobile Courant | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) to introduce a bipartisan resolution in celebration of National Charter School Week.

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Senator Tuberville criticizes Biden's economic policies on Fox Business Network

By Mobile Courant | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville recently appeared on Fox Business Network's "The Bottom Line" to discuss the impact of President Biden's policies on Americans and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's pledge to provide additional tax dollars to Ukraine.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mobile County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By Mobile Courant | May 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Tuberville discusses Trump trial, immigration, and small business protection on "Kudlow

By Mobile Courant | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently appeared on the Fox Business Network show "Kudlow" to discuss several topics, including the trial of former President Trump, illegal immigration, and his new legislation aimed at repealing the Corporate Transparency Act in an effort to protect small businesses.

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Senator Tuberville supports National Police Week resolution, honors fallen officers

By Mobile Courant | May 14, 2024

Senator Tuberville (R-AL) joined his Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing May 12–18, 2024 as National Police Week. He also paid tribute to the 222 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year, including three from Alabama: Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby, Montgomery Police Officer Carlos Taylor, and Alabama Port Authority police officer Kimberly Sickafoose. The recent tragic loss of 21-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Jerymius Young in April 2024 was also acknowledged.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mobile County in week ending May 11?

By Mobile Courant | May 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Mobile County in week ending May 11

By Mobile Courant | May 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Mobile Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Mobile Courant | May 12, 2024

These former Mobile Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Mobile Courant area weekly mass times

By Mobile Courant | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Mobile Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mobile County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 4

By Mobile Courant | May 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Tuberville announces Alabamian appointments to U.S. service academies

By Mobile Courant | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has announced the names of eleven Alabama students who have accepted their appointments to a U.S. service academy. These students, nominated by Senator Tuberville, will represent Alabama in the Class of 2028 at one of the four service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy.

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Senators condemn Biden's restriction on ammunition supply to Israel

By Mobile Courant | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and 46 other Senate colleagues to co-sponsor a resolution that condemns any action by the Biden Administration to withhold or restrict ammunition or weapons for Israel.

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Senators introduce NOPE Act to limit US funding to UN

By Mobile Courant | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Jim Risch (R-ID), along with 23 other Senate colleagues, have introduced the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act. This legislation seeks to update existing funding prohibitions, providing the United States with the authority to cease assistance to entities that extend additional rights and privileges to the Palestinian Authority.

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Tuberville introduces legislation to repeal Corporate Transparency Act

By Mobile Courant | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has introduced legislation aimed at repealing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to safeguard small businesses. The CTA, enacted as part of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), mandates individuals with an ownership stake in a limited liability company (LLC) to disclose personal information to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).