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January 6, 2024

Alabama Politics

From the Lede

Wealth is growing in Jefferson County, but income gains are slower to follow

The county's strengths place it in a position to bring in new employment opportunities and increase its median individual income, a category where it falls behind several other growing Alabama counties.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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News

New Alabama National Guard leader says world more dangerous than any time since WW II

Brigadier General David Pritchett replaces Major General Sheryl Gordon as adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Elections

The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

The justices Friday agreed to take a Colorado case, inserting themselves in the presidential campaign and acknowledging the need to decide quickly.

By The Associated Press

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News

Florida venue cancels Marjorie Taylor Greene book signing after learning it was Jan. 6 ‘anniversary’

Osceola County Republican Party chairman Mark Cross said the event was “in no way whatsoever” celebrate Jan. 6 as a positive.

By Brian Niemietz New York Daily News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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News

One of Europe’s largest grocery chains pulls Pepsi, Doritos over ‘unacceptable’ price hikes

Could U.S. chain follow Carrefour's example?

By Maria Halkias The Dallas Morning News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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News

State Treasurer Young Boozer says Birmingham-Southern’s $30 million loan request still denied

The college says it can provide the collateral to back the loan but Boozer said there are no documents to back that up.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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