City of Weaver Sells Angel Lake to Private Owners, Marking a New Chapter for the Property
Weaver, AL – The City of Weaver has officially sold Angel Lake, also known as Buckhorn Lake, to local entrepreneurs Brooke and Steven Lee, owners of the NoAlan Event Center. The sale was finalized earlier this week after a public bidding process, where the Lees were the sole bidders. Though their initial bid was below […]
Senators Britt and Lee Introduce Healthy SNAP Act to Restrict Junk Food Purchases
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have introduced the Healthy SNAP Act, a bill aimed at restricting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing certain food items, including soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts. The proposed legislation seeks to align SNAP purchases with nutritional […]
Piedmont City Council Discusses City Budget and Other Issues
Piedmont, AL – The City Council approved the minutes of the previous meeting and the bills for payment for the past 2 weeks without any major discussion. During the previous meeting, the bills for payment was a major discussion item. The current bills approved were $453,877.50 for the General Expenses and Payroll for the previous […]
Gadsden State Students Shine at Inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce Development Summit
Gadsden, AL – Two Gadsden State Community College students from the Valley Street Campus recently attended the inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Workforce Development Summit held from January 30 to February 1 in Birmingham. Giaus Spurgeon and Dyamond McCadney participated in the summit, which brought together Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs), workforce talent, and industry […]
Senator Katie Britt Advocates for Educational Freedom in Recent Opinion Piece
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently authored an opinion piece for The Hill, advocating for expanded educational freedom as a means to empower parents and create greater opportunities for students nationwide. Drawing from her experiences as a mother of two school-aged children, Britt emphasized the importance of universal educational choice, arguing that families […]
Alabama Power Offers Assistance as Winter Storms Drive Up Energy Usage
Birmingham, AL – As record-breaking cold temperatures and severe winter weather, such as Winter Storms Cora and Enzo, impact Alabama, residents are experiencing higher energy usage and increased utility bills. With another wave of winter weather expected this week, Alabama Power is working to connect customers with resources to help manage energy costs and access financial […]
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins 19 States in Legal Brief Defending Federal Fraud Investigations
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined 19 other states in supporting the Trump administration’s efforts to investigate and eliminate federal waste, fraud, and abuse. The coalition, led by Iowa, has filed a legal brief opposing lawsuits that seek to restrict the administration’s access to government data for fraud detection. The legal dispute […]
Eight Young Farm Families Honored at Alabama Farmers Federation Young Farmers Conference
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – Eight young farm families were recognized for excellence in production agriculture, involvement in the Alabama Farmers Federation, and community service during the Young Farmers Conference on Feb. 15. The annual event celebrates the hard work and dedication of young farmers across the state, highlighting their achievements through the Outstanding Young Farm […]
Analysis Estimates SB99 Could Lead to Billions in Excess Drug Spending for Alabama Healthcare Consumers
Montgomery, AL – A recent cost analysis conducted by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) has projected that Senate Bill 99 (SB99) could result in significant increases in prescription drug spending for Alabama’s healthcare consumers. According to the analysis, the legislation, which includes a $10.64 fee on every prescription filled in the state, could lead to […]
