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Gadsden State Recognized by Coca-Cola UNITED at Alabama PALS Governor’s Awards Ceremony

Gadsden State wins state award for clean-up project for third year

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College was recognized by Coca-Cola UNITED during the annual Alabama PALS Governor’s Awards Ceremony for its participation in the Don’t Drop It on Alabama project. The college was honored on November 12 at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club in Montgomery. This marks the third consecutive year Gadsden State has […]

Alabama Attorney General Argues Capital Sentencing Standards Before U.S. Supreme Court

Attorney General Steve Marshall Alabama Makes Strong Case Defending the Capital Punishment System Before the U.S. Supreme Court

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court to present arguments in Hamm v. Smith, a case examining how courts evaluate claims of intellectual disability in capital punishment cases and the extent to which states may enforce death sentences under existing legal standards. The case involves Joseph Clifton Smith, who […]

Calhoun County Recognized at Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Meeting

Local Farmers Honored at State Annual Meeting

Birmingham, AL – The Calhoun County Farmers Federation (CCFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 104th annual meeting, held Dec. 7–8 in Montgomery. The award recognizes county federations for outstanding programming, community involvement and agricultural advocacy throughout 2025. Pictured during the presentation were Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan and past CCFF President […]

ALEA Launches “12 Days of Safety” Campaign Ahead of Holiday Travel and New Year

ALEA's 12 Days of Safety Campaign

Montgomery, AL – As families across Alabama prepare for holiday travel, celebrations and the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is set to launch its annual “12 Days of Safety” campaign — a public-safety initiative designed to promote safe travel and responsible decision-making during one of the busiest times of the year. The […]

Governor Ivey Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Mountain Brook Resident

Alabama Flags at Half Staff

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has authorized flags to be flown at half-staff effective immediately on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomery and throughout the state of AL. According to the governor’s authorization, the order will remain in effect until sunset on Friday, December 19, 2025. The directive is issued […]

State Sen. Keith Kelley Announces Bid for Reelection in Senate District 12

Keith Kelley

Calhoun County, AL – Alabama State Senator Keith Kelley announced today that he is running for reelection in Senate District 12, citing his legislative record and a continued focus on conservative, faith-driven leadership. “I ran for the Senate because I felt called to serve — and that calling is stronger today than ever,” Kelley said. “I’ve […]

U.S. Senators Introduce Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Roger Marshall, John Boozman Seek to Formally Reestablish Presidential Fitness Test to Counter Childhood Obesity

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.) have introduced the Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025, legislation aimed at restoring a national focus on youth physical fitness and nutrition awareness. The bill would codify President Donald Trump’s executive order by formally establishing the President’s Council on Sports, […]

Regional Medical Center Introduces Child-Friendly MRI LEGO® Education Sets Through Starlight Foundation Partnership

A Feel-Good December Story - Lego Sets Making a Big Difference for Kids at RMC

ANNISTON, AL — Regional Medical Center (RMC) has introduced a new pediatric-focused resource across its imaging departments aimed at reducing anxiety for children undergoing MRI and CT scans. Through a partnership with the nonprofit Starlight Foundation, RMC has received MRI “education sets,” specialized LEGO kits designed to help young patients better understand imaging procedures before […]