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CSX and CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) railroads announced a deal that will allow them to beef up a little-used connection between their two networks in the southeastern United States to handle a significant amount of freight.As part of the deal, CPKC will acquire about 50 miles of track between Meridian, Mississippi, and Myrtlewood, Alabama, if regulators approve. CSX will take over the line it currently leases to the Meridian & Bigbee Railroad that runs east to Montgomery, Alabama.

Amtrak passengers between New Orleans and Atlanta will be affected by routine maintenance on the tracks next week, and will be put on buses instead.The…

The Alabama Department of Public Health is contesting reports that two Alabama counties rank among the nation’s top three for lead levels in…

Many of Alabama’s senior citizens that qualify for food and medical assistance don’t receive those benefits because they haven’t signed up for the…