Tuberville Secures Several Key Wins for Alabama in Latest Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) issued a statement following his vote supporting the latest appropriations bill. The bill includes several key wins for Alabama.
“I’m proud that we were able to secure several big wins for Alabama in today’s appropriations bill, including $500,000 for the Alabama Port Authority, $1.4 million to support law enforcement across the state, $3.5 million for water and sewer projects, and more than $4.4 million to help with critical waterway projects,” said Senator Tuberville. “As long as I am Alabama’s Senator, I will continue fighting every day to make sure Alabama is first in line for every opportunity.”
BACKGROUND:
The appropriations bill passed by the Senate includes:
$500,000 for the Alabama Port Authority for the Study of Sediment Management in Mobile Harbor
$500,000 for the City of Enterprise to support law enforcement operations
$354,000 for the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to support law enforcement operations
$325,000 for the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to support law enforcement operations
$250,000 for the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office to support law enforcement operations
$2,900,000 for the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway and Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers Deepening Study
$1,000,000 for operations and maintenance on Fly Creek
$550,000 for Luxapallila Creek in Millport, AL
$3,500,000 for the City of Greenville Water Works and Sewer Board for Water Supply Augmentation
Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.
EUFAULA: This afternoon a male subject exited the house with a knife. There was a female, believed to be the male subject’s mother who fled the house and his dad holding a child. The 21 year old male attempted to cut the tires on the vehicle and kept running around.
The man out the knife to his throat. The apparent dad passed the child to someone and started yelling NO. The female had called Eufaula Police 911.
Multiple Eufaula Police and Eufaula Rescue responded to the scene. Unknown if subject harmed himself or others.
SENATOR DONNIE CHESTEEN LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN
Senator Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) qualified today to seek the Republican nomination to continue to represent District 29 in the Alabama State Senate. The district covers portions of Houston, Dale and all of Geneva County.
“I am proud of the work we have done to help the people of Alabama. We have cut taxes by more than $1.5 billion, slashed the state grocery tax in half and have worked to become the most veteran-friendly state in the country,” Chesteen said. “But there is still more to be done and I am asking the people of District 29 to send me back to Montgomery to continue to do the work that makes this a great place to live, work and raise our children and grandchildren.”
Since taking office, Chesteen has worked hard to improve the district’s economy. In just the last three years, his efforts have led to investments of more than $300 million and 900 new jobs in the region with $44 million of state funds returned to wiregrass. The addition of the Dothan campus of UAB Dental School, the Wiregrass Innovation Center and a Mental Health Crisis Center have all occurred during Chesteen’s tenure in the Senate.
“Our corner of the state is thriving,” Chesteen said. “I am committed to ensuring the positive growth and endless opportunity continues.”
Known throughout the legislature as a leader on education issues, he serves as the Chairman of the Senate’s Education Policy Committee. Under his leadership, the state has seen incredible improvements in math and reading scores. The latest assessments show that 88% of Alabama third-graders are reading on grade level. Math scores show that Alabama students made the biggest gains in the nation last year with Alabama now ranking 32nd nationally in math and 34th in reading.
“The gains we have made in education are nothing short of remarkable. We still have more to accomplish but we are very clearly moving in the right direction,” Chesteen said. “With continued improvements in math and reading, along with the partnership with the two-year college system that led to the establishment of the GTECH Career Center, I am optimistic about the future of education for Alabama’s young people.”
Chesteen also points to advancements that have been made in technology and infrastructure while in office. As the Chairman of the Digital Expansion Authority, he was an integral force in investing the resources needed to expand broadband service into homes and businesses in underserved areas. He also points to physical infrastructure improvements including the 4-laning of State Hwy 52 from Hartford to Dothan and the Ross Clark Circle project which is scheduled for completion in 2026.
The Republican primary election will be held on May 19, 2026.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a vehicle wreck at the intersection of Westgate Parkway and Burbank Street in Dothan.
Injuries have been reported. Police and Emergency responders arrived on scene and evaluated the individual for injuries. Traffic in the area was impacted while responders worked the scene.
The extent of injuries and the cause of the crash have not yet been officially released. Additional details are expected as they become available.
Stay with RSN for updates as more information is release
Emergency crews are currently on scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 431 and County Road 32 in Abbeville.
Henry County Sherriff’s Deputies, along with Abbeville Fire – EMS dispatched to the scene and are providing medical care to those involved. The crash was described as a T-bone collision with airbag deployment. Ambulances have also responded to assist with patient care.
Henry County Sheriff’s Deputies, ALEA troopers, and fire-rescue personnel are working at the scene as traffic is slowed or stopped in the area. Injuries have been confirmed, though the severity and number of that hurt have not yet been released.
Motorists are urged to avoid the intersection while responders continue their work. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
UPDATED @ 3:57 PM
This accident involved two vehicles. No one was transported from the scene. The accident was on the northbound side of Highway 431.
Henry County Sheriff Deputies and ALEA – Troopers responded.
IN AN EARLIER CALL Henry County 911 dispatched Abbeville Fire – Rescue and Abbeville Police to Columbia Road to a structure fire. RSN did not respond but as we understand the fire was contained to the back porch.
Fire crews are actively working a fully involved structure fire on Cleveland Street in Headland.
Headland Fire Rescue has been dispatched to the scene, along with assistance from the Kinsey and Newville Volunteer Fire Department. Multiple units are responding as firefighters work to contain and extinguish the blaze.
At this time, the structure is reported to be fully involved. The cause of the fire has not been determined, and it is unknown whether anyone was inside the residence when the fire started. No injuries have been reported as of this update.
Firefighters remain on scene, and additional information is expected to be released as the situation develops.
UPDATED @ 3:44 PM
When Henry County 911 dispatched Headland Fire – Rescue and Headland Police they reported smoke visible from a distance away. Henry County Emergency Management Director Matt Hatcher was at the Henry County Road and Bridge Department and could see the smoke in the air.
Haleburg Volunteer Fire Department, Newville Volunteer Fire Department, and a couple of Wicksburg Volunteer Fireman were in Headland and responded on their personal vehicle and assisted with fighting the fire. Headland Director of Department of Public Safety – Police Chief Mark Jones and Henry County Emergency Management Director Matt Hatcher are on the scene. EMA Director Matt Hatcher is pumping water onthe fire engine company for fireman.
Kinsey Police Chief Jim Mock responded and was in fire attire and assisted with fighting structure fire. Chief Mock was helping fight the fire.
All occupants escaped the fire. Initial reports the cause of the fire is possibly a candle in the house.
This fire was buring strong before fireman ever arrived on the scene. Cleveland Street is closed at Alice Street intersection.
