Jacksonville State University Graduate Reflects on Life-Changing Childhood Illness

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, for recent Jacksonville State University graduate Hayden Coker, earning his bachelor’s degree in communications this May marked more than just an academic milestone—it was a powerful testament to resilience and determination. At 22 years old, Coker became the first in his family […]
New Report Reveals Nearly Half of Alabama Households Struggle to Afford Basic Living Costs

United Way of Alabama releases first statewide ALICE Report showing 46% of households below financial survival threshold Anniston, AL – A comprehensive new study reveals that 928,753 Alabama households – representing 46% of all households in the state – earned below what researchers call the “ALICE Threshold of Financial Survival” in 2023, struggling to afford […]
Senator Katie Britt Questions Attorney General Pam Bondi on Border Security, Immigration, and Antisemitism During Budget Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing titled “A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Justice,” where she questioned U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on key issues including border security, immigration enforcement, asylum system backlogs, and efforts to combat antisemitism. […]