Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Multistate Settlement With Mercedes-Benz Over Emissions Violations
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general in announcing a $149,673,750 multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG over allegations that the companies violated state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices. According to the settlement, the companies marketed, sold, and leased diesel vehicles equipped […]
Gov. Kay Ivey Awards $43.8 Million in Energy Assistance Grants for Low-Income Alabama Households
Montgomery, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded approximately $43.8 million in grants to help low-income households across Alabama cover home heating and cooling costs during the winter and summer months. The funding will be distributed through 18 community action agencies statewide to provide emergency assistance for residents facing high energy costs. The grants support the […]
Gadsden State Recognizes Healthcare Program Graduates During December Pinning Ceremonies
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College recognized students completing multiple healthcare training and nursing programs during a series of pinning ceremonies held December 15–16 across its campuses. Skills Training Division Ceremony On December 16, the Skills Training Division honored students earning certifications as medication assistants and advanced nursing assistants with phlebotomy during a ceremony held […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Incident 1: Sometime between November 16 to December 6th two utility trailers went […]
Alabama Joins 22-State Coalition in Federal Lawsuit Against Uber Over Subscription Practices
Montgomery, AL – A coalition of 22 state and county law enforcement agencies has joined a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber USA, LLC, alleging deceptive practices related to the company’s Uber One subscription service. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the coalition’s participation in the lawsuit, which is currently pending in […]
Gadsden State President Alan Smith Named 2025 Exceptional Educator by Business Alabama
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College President Alan Smith has been recognized as an Exceptional Educator for 2025 by Business Alabama, an honor that celebrates education leaders nominated by their peers for significant contributions to student success and workforce development. The award comes during a historic year for Gadsden State as the institution marks its […]
Two Killed in Head-On Crash in Cleburne County
CLEBURNE COUNTY, AL – A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:51 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, resulted in two fatalities, according to authorities. Jerre L. Dingler, 83, of Delta, was fatally injured when the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser he was driving collided head-on with a 2013 Honda CR-V driven by Destinee S. Easterwood, 29, also […]
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Establishing Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order No. 741 establishing the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group, a body created to advise the governor on the progress, policy development, and implementation of Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP). The program is anticipated to launch in January, pending federal approval. “The creation of […]
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant to Support Nursing Training on Cherokee Campus
Gadsden, AL – The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from the Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation to expand nursing program training resources at Gadsden State Community College’s Cherokee Campus. The funding will be used to enhance hands-on training opportunities for nursing students, supporting the Health Sciences Division’s efforts to prepare graduates for today’s […]
Senator Britt Applauds Relocation of Federal Housing Offices to Birmingham
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), chairman of the Senate Banking Committee’s Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee, is celebrating the Trump Administration’s decision to relocate several federal housing offices from San Francisco to Birmingham. The move, led by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte, is expected to bring financial, servicing, and […]