Governor Ivey Supports Screen Time Limits for Young Children, Announces $3.8M Federal Grant for Early Childhood Education
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey this week highlighted two major initiatives aimed at strengthening Alabama’s early childhood education system, voicing support for legislation that would limit screen time in early learning environments while also announcing new federal funding to support statewide early childhood programs. On Monday, Ivey announced her support for the Healthy Early Development […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Multistate Effort Supporting Repeal of Biden-Era HHS Disability Rule
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a formal comment letter supporting the Trump administration’s proposal to rescind a Biden-era federal regulation tied to disability funding. The regulation, finalized in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Joe Biden administration, expanded […]
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Supports Federal Election Reform Package
Montgomery, AL — Wes Allen has voiced support for the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, a federal election reform package sponsored by Bryan Steil (R-Wisconsin), as it advances through the U.S. House of Representatives. The MEGA Act proposes a nationwide set of election integrity standards modeled after policies currently in place in Alabama. According […]
Jacksonville State University, Challenger Learning Center Mark 40th Anniversary of Challenger Disaster and Announce Major Milestones
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University leaders joined educators, community partners, and elected officials on Wednesday as the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster while also recognizing major milestones in the development of Alabama’s only Challenger Learning Center. The ceremony honored the legacy of the Challenger […]
Alabama Police Organizations Seek Financial Support for Adam Willis Amid Ongoing Cancer Treatment
Oxford, AL – The Alabama Police Benevolent Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance to support Adam Willis, the husband of Jaclyn Willis, an officer with the Oxford Police Department. In 2024, Adam Willis was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer. Following treatment, his condition appeared to stabilize for more than […]
Alabama Joins Multistate Legal Effort Backing EPA Move to Rescind Climate Grants
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of states supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s effort to shut down a Biden-era climate grant program, arguing it was rushed, unlawfully structured, and lacked proper oversight. The coalition filed a multistate amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of […]
Governor Ivey Announces Statewide Flood Notification System in State of the State Address
Montgomery, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off the 2026 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature Tuesday evening by delivering her ninth State of the State address, during which she announced the launch of a new statewide flood notification system. The announcement comes in the wake of devastating flooding in Texas that claimed lives, including that […]
Oxford City Council Holds Pinning Ceremony for Incoming Fire Chief Ben Stewart, Approves Consent Agenda Items
Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, recognizing the city’s incoming fire chief and addressing several items of municipal business. During the meeting, Fire Chief-designate Ben Stewart received the chief’s badge in a traditional pinning ceremony held before the council and a council chamber filled with members […]
Anniston Police K9 Izzy Receives Protective Vest Through Charitable Donation
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department’s K9 Izzy has received a new bullet- and stab-resistant vest through a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The protective vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and is embroidered with the message, “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in […]
Ohatchee Town Council Holds Brief Work Session and Regular Meeting
Ohatchee, AL – The Ohatchee Town Council held a work session and regular council meeting on January 27, 2026, with limited agenda items addressed during both sessions. During the work session, the council opened the meeting with no new items added to the agenda. Council members reviewed the status of the Irish Pub, where installation […]