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U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown. That appears to include Birmingham/Shuttlesworth International Airport, but not at the rates seen in larger airline hubs.

The State of Alabama says over thirteen thousand members of the U.S. military are stationed in Alabama. When family members factored in, that number reportedly increases to fifty five thousand. And, that doesn’t count the estimated twenty six thousand servicemen and woman in the Alabama National Guard. All are waiting on Wednesday when the Pentagon is supposed to issue paychecks.

February food stamps are coming early to Alabama residents.The ongoing partial federal government shutdown is not allowing for funding of the Supplemental…

A north Alabama town is shutting down after leaders couldn't pick a new mayor. The Cullman County town of Colony closed on Monday. Town hall is locked,…