Senators Britt and Scott Introduce Financial Integrity and Regulation Management (FIRM) Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.), alongside all Republican members of the Banking Committee, have introduced the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management (FIRM) Act. The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the use of reputational risk as a factor in determining the safety and soundness of […]
Jacksonville State University Students Build 65 Beds for Children in Need
Jacksonville, AL – As originally written by Aden Kastens of JSU’s Media Department, more than 190 students from Jacksonville State University (Jax State) came together on Saturday, March 1, to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children. Volunteering their time and effort, the students worked to ensure that children in need have […]
7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit Seize Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Other Drugs in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On March 12, 2025, the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit conducted an operation that led to significant drug seizures in the Anniston area. Investigators with the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, in coordination with the Anniston Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Birmingham Office, executed search […]
Jacksonville City Council Swears in New Councilmember, Marques Green, at March 10th Meeting
Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville City Council held a regularly scheduled work session and city council meeting on March 10th, 2025. City Council Special Called Meeting and Regular Work Session Call to order. Roll call. – All Present Adoption of agenda. – Unanmously Approved Consideration of Resolution No. R-2240-25 Appointing Marques Green to City Council, […]
Anniston Police Department Honors Corporal Christopher Bush as Officer of the Year
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department (APD) has named Corporal Christopher Bush as its 2024 Officer of the Year, recognizing his dedication, expertise, and significant contributions to law enforcement in the city. Corporal Bush has been a valued member of APD for four years, during which time he has developed into a skilled and […]
Labor Leaders Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March
Montgomery, AL – Labor leaders, civil rights activists, and faith communities will gather on Friday, March 14, to mark the 60th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery march and “Bloody Sunday.” The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. CT in front of the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, near the Alabama State […]
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Urges Federal Action on Voter Verification System
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has joined 20 other conservative Secretaries of State in urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize improvements to the Systematic Alien Verifications for Entitlements (SAVE) program. In a letter addressed to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the group of officials requested enhancements to the program, […]
Senator Katie Britt Participates in Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Antisemitism
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) took part in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “Never to Be Silent: Stemming the Tide of Antisemitism in America,” where she addressed concerns regarding the rise of antisemitic incidents, particularly on college campuses. The hearing featured testimony from multiple witnesses, including Alyza Lewin, President of the […]
Jacksonville State University Junior Saige Trainor Awarded Stanley E. Easton Memorial Scholarship
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Saige Trainor, a junior at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) majoring in early childhood education, has been awarded the Stanley E. Easton Memorial Scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester. A resident of Gadsden, the 26-year-old student, full-time employee, and mother of a 4-year-old […]
February Monthly Activity Report: Insights from the Piedmont Police Department
Piedmont, AL – The City of Piedmont Police Department lists their activity for the public to view. Within this report are some abbreviations that may not be known to everyone. F.T.A – Failure to Appear, someone did not go to a court date and a judge has issued a warrant for their arrest. F.T.P. – Failure […]
