SUMMARY: A burn order has been issued due to poor air quality, while two teenagers were arrested for making threats against Lawrence County High School, part of over 20 similar arrests in North Alabama since September. Congressman Dale Strong has introduced a bill to expand nuclear power in the U.S., potentially affecting North Alabama. The TVA plans to invest $5 billion in a project at a former nuclear site in Jackson County, which was abandoned in the 1980s. Strong emphasizes the need for modern energy sources to prevent future shortages, supported by Congressman Robert Aderholt’s comments on economic opportunities.

Huntsville-area Congressman Dale Strong has introduced a new bill to expand nuclear power in the US and it could have an impact in North Alabama.

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SUMMARY: An internship program for young adults with disabilities is expanding in Northwest Florida, with the Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton becoming the fifth location for Project SEARCH. In just a few weeks, five interns will begin a 10-week program aimed at helping them gain skills and secure full-time employment. Partnering with Global Connections to Employment, the program includes various roles such as laundry, housekeeping, and patient care. Intern Xavier Vos expressed excitement about exploring opportunities. Following a ribbon-cutting event, families toured the work areas, eagerly anticipating the interns’ graduation in May.

Friday’s ribbon cutting in Santa Rosa County marks the fifth location across Northwest Florida where Global Connections to Employment has started what’s known as Project SEARCH, an internship program for young adults with disabilities.
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SUMMARY: Tonight’s focus is on the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in four years and its expected impact on the housing market. In the week leading up to the cut, mortgage applications surged by 14.2%. Local realtor Patrick Warren notes that this rise is beneficial for sellers and may boost buyers’ confidence in making purchases. However, he emphasizes that individual circumstances will dictate the decision to buy. Additionally, Alabama is set to implement a property tax cap starting next month, as reported by the Alabama Association of Realtors, which will limit yearly property taxes.

Local realtors weigh in on how the Fed’s interest rate cut could impact the housing market

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