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August 30, 2025 - TROY, AL - The Troy Trojans kicked off their 2025 football season with a 38–20 win over Nicholls in front of their home crowd on Saturday. It was a tale of two halves-Troy trailed early but exploded for 28 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Quarterback Goose Crowder led the charge with 144 passing yards and 3 total touchdowns, including a clutch 28-yard strike to Tray Taylor and a 16-yard rushing score. Running back Tae Meadows was a beast on the ground, r...
August 27, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has declared that flags should be flown at half staff at the Capital in remembrance of the children who were gunned down at a Catholic school in Minnesota. A shooter opened fire at a Catholic mass killing two children - ages 8 and 10. 17 other people were wounded including 14 children and three elderly parishioners. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a hate crime and a possible act of domestic terrorism. In accordance with...
August 19, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) recently helped advance the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act. This legislation included more than $851.9 billion in discretionary spending for America's defense capabilities. "I'm honored to showcase Alabama's world-class defense capabilities across our nation and the globe, and to continue fighting to ensure our defense systems are fully modernized to combat 21st-century threats," s...
Alabaster residents will have the opportunity to meet Republican congressional candidate Case Dixon this Thursday evening at a community town hall focused on the future of Alabama's 6th District. The event will be held at the Albert L. Scott Library, located at 100 9th Street NW, and is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM. Attendees are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early for informal conversation and one-on-one engagement. Dixon, who is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Congress in...
August 7, 2025 - BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. - In a major step toward strengthening Alabama's recycling infrastructure, America's leading beverage companies have invested $202,000 in Baldwin County to upgrade local recycling centers and expand public education on sustainable waste practices. The grant, awarded through the Every Bottle Back initiative in partnership with The Recycling Partnership, will benefit more than 110,000 households across the southern coastal region. Upgrades That Matter The...
PRATTVILLE, CULLMAN & VESTAVIA, Ala. - In a major expansion of its veteran-focused mental health services, Sojourn Counseling has announced the launch of free IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback (MCN) sessions for veterans in Prattville and Cullman. The new offerings are available weekly at local VFW posts and complement the organization's ongoing daily services at its Vestavia office. The initiative underscores Sojourn Counseling's commitment to supporting the mental wellness of Alabama's...
RAGLAND, AL. - Paul Lawrence Manning, a lifelong resident of Ragland and a pillar of St. Clair County public life, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the age of 73. Known for his resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and decades of public service, Manning leaves behind a legacy of integrity, community devotion, and enduring friendships. Born on July 12, 1952, Manning was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lewis and Jessie Mae Manning, and his brothers Michael Lewis, Thomas Allen, and...
August 6, 2025 - MOODY, AL - Alabama's Gulf Coast fishing community is set to benefit from a new emergency rule issued by NOAA Fisheries that increases red grouper catch limits and extends the recreational fishing season through the end of 2025. The move follows an updated stock assessment showing red grouper populations are healthy enough to support expanded harvests while maintaining sustainability. "This emergency rule means more time on the water catching more red grouper, and it is good...
Chatty Cathy is a nine-month old female, only about 40 lbs so not a big gal. She came to the Humane Society as an emaciated stray and her "LOVE ME" personality won over the staff there. She craves attention and will hug you to keep you close. Very playful, great with male and female dogs and cats and yes, can be talkative to get your attention. She can be a couch potato or have the zoomies - all happy dogs deserve to get to do zoomies as much as they want. The Our adoption fees are $100 for...
Ellie is 6 1/2-years-old, female, about 40 lbs so not a big gal. She is very sweet, loves to give kisses and likes being brushed. She loves toys but is also quite laid back. Housetrained, good with dogs but can get a little bossy over food - which shows as she could stand to lose a few pounds. She knows sit and loves squeeky toys. The adoption fees are $100 (fee waived for Ellie) for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of...
Florida's 2025 recreational bay scallop season is set to open August 16 in the Gulf County Zone, which includes all of St. Joseph Bay. The season will run through September 24, offering residents and visitors a chance to harvest these prized shellfish under regulated guidelines designed to protect marine habitats and ensure safety. Where You Can Harvest The Gulf County Zone covers all state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County to the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Frankli...
August 7, 2025 - JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. - The Jefferson County Commission held its regular work session and meeting this week, covering a range of topics from property tax policy and economic development to zoning changes and a special recognition for Miss Alabama 2025. For those who missed the live session, the meeting archive is available on the county's website. Property Tax Cap Clarified Commission President Jimmie Stephens opened the work session by inviting Maria Knight, Chair of the Board...
August 4, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama (ABC of Alabama) has officially endorsed attorney and business advisor Caroleene Dobson in her campaign for Alabama Secretary of State, citing her forward-thinking leadership and commitment to reforming state business services. "Caroleene is the kind of young, forward-thinking leader Alabama needs," said Tim Harrison, Chairman of ABC of Alabama. "She understands the needs of our industry and is willing to roll...
July 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL -- Judge J. Elizabeth "Beth" Kellum has officially declared her candidacy for re-election to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2. With more than 17 years on the bench and over four decades in the legal profession, Kellum enters the race with a reputation for fairness, integrity, and a deep commitment to justice. "I have been honored to serve the people of Alabama on the Court of Criminal Appeals, and I am eager to continue that work," said Judge Kellum....
August 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - As students across the state head back to school, Governor Kay Ivey released an inspiring video message on Monday, encouraging Alabama's young learners to approach the new academic year with ambition, resilience, and community spirit. The governor's remarks reflect a blend of personal experience, historic perspective, and a call to action for the future leaders of Alabama. "Whether you're walking into fourth grade or heading into your final year of high...
August 5, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - In a unanimous decision, the Alabama Republican State Executive Committee has passed a resolution urging all Republican elected officials in the state to formally nominate former President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The resolution, sponsored by former Alabama State Representative and conservative leader Perry O Hooper Jr., underscores Trump's pivotal role in diffusing two major international crises in 2025. According to the committee, T...
August 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a rare bipartisan moment, Congressmen Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Steve Cohen (D-TN), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, have released statements applauding a forthcoming peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The deal, brokered by President Donald J. Trump and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, marks a major diplomatic breakthrough in the South Caucasus after decades of conflict. 🕊️ Statements from the Co-Chairs Rep. Aderholt, who...
With feature films like "Brokeback Mountain" directed by the Taiwanese born, Ang Lee, set in the days of the American Wild West, popular culture has seized upon that epoch in American history to infuse normalizing homosexuality in the popular American consciousness. And the latest installment in that motif is the reality show, "Back to the Frontier". A show that features families who live like American pioneer families did in the 1880s. What makes "Back to the Frontier" a big surprise for...
July 17, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has received a pivotal endorsement in his campaign for Alabama governor, with the Alabama Farmers Federation announcing unanimous support through its political arm, Alabama FarmPAC. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said the endorsement reflects Tuberville's consistent advocacy for agriculture and his alignment with rural values. "The Farmers Federation was among the first groups Coach Tuberville met with when deciding to run for Se...
July 16, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board Chairman John Wahl announced that he has issued a formal letter to public library directors across the state. In the letter he informed them that the APLS Board will stand behind President Trump's executive order banning the use of federal funds to promote gender ideology. In the letter, Wahl notified local libraries that, in order to remain eligible for federal grants administered by APLS, they must bring their o...
July 17, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Federal authorities arrested Auburn restaurateur Cesar Campos-Reyes this week following a multi-county enforcement operation targeting COVID-19 relief fraud and immigration-related offenses. The arrest, part of the Justice Department's sweeping Operation Take Back America, marks one of the most significant crackdowns of its kind in Alabama. Campos-Reyes, 52, surrendered to federal agents the evening of July 15, hours after coordinated raids were carried out a...
July 23, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) participated in a Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to consider Mr. Richard Fordyce to be the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville and Mr. Fordyce discussed the Farm Board Act and Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act-both pieces of legislation that Sen. Tuberville introduced to help Alabama farmers and livestock pro...
June 24, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) participated in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to consider the nominations of Vice Admiral Charles B. Cooper II, to be Commander for United States Central Command. Senator Tuberville discussed the Houthi insurgency in Yemen and their threat on international shipping. The Houthis have fired on U.S. ships including an American aircraft carrier; but we currently have a ceasefire with them. Admiral Cooper said, "...
June 23, 2025 - ORANGE BEACH, AL - The Alabama Associated General Contractors (AGC), one of the state's leading organizations representing construction and infrastructure professionals, has officially endorsed Christina Woerner McInnis for the Republican nomination for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. The AGC praised McInnis for her strong business acumen, agricultural roots, and her alignment with Alabama's job-creating industries. Billy Norrell is the Chief Executive Officer of the...
June 23, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), and Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) in introducing the Safe and Open Streets Act in response to recent anti-immigration law enforcement riots in Los Angles. The senators' legislation would make it a federal crime to purposely obstruct, delay, or impact commerce by blocking a public road or highway. The penalties...
