New Council Member Appointed as Anniston City Council Tackles Violence, Infrastructure, and Appointments
Anniston, AL – The Anniston City Council convened for a brief work session on Tuesday evening, June 3, tackling a range of municipal issues from rejected bids to infrastructure improvements and personnel appointments. The council faced disappointing news regarding several city projects as multiple bids came in significantly over budget. Most notably, two complete bids for […]
City of Anniston Shares Update on Chief Ladiga Trail Extension
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston has released an update on the ongoing development of the Chief Ladiga Trail Extension. While the new trail section is currently open and in use, city officials are reminding the public that several key enhancements and final touches are still in progress. In the coming months, new traffic […]
Jacksonville State University To Host Annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Prep Camp
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Jacksonville State University (JSU), in partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), is once again hosting its long-standing Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Prep Camp, a transformative program now in its 21st year. Running from June 1 through June 7, […]
Senator Katie Britt Co-Sponsors Buying American Cotton Act to Support U.S. Cotton Industry
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Roger Marshall (R-Kans.), and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) in introducing the Buying American Cotton Act, designated as S.1919. The proposed legislation aims to promote the use of domestically grown cotton by offering transferable tax credits for cotton products […]
Children’s of Alabama Launches “Look and Lock” Campaign to Prevent Pediatric Hot Car Deaths
Birmingham, AL – With summer temperatures on the rise, Children’s of Alabama has launched its annual “Look and Lock: A Child Safety Campaign” to raise awareness about the dangers of pediatric vehicular heatstroke. The campaign officially began on May 1 and is being supported by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), the […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins 28-State Coalition Warning Meta Over AI Child Safety Concerns
Montgomery, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 28 state attorneys general in a joint letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., raising urgent concerns about the safety of children using the company’s AI chatbot, Meta AI. The bipartisan letter, led by South Carolina, criticizes Meta for allegedly enabling sexually explicit interactions […]