Senator Katie Britt Secures $426,000 for Coosa County EMA and Ambulance Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt recently secured a total of $426,000 in appropriations funding for the Coosa County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) through two Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. According to Senator Britt’s office, the funding includes $126,000 through the FY2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act and an additional $300,000 through the FY2026 Labor, […]
Ohatchee Council Discusses Retiree Bonus, July 3 Celebration Plans at May 26 Meeting
Ohatchee, AL – The Town of Ohatchee Town Council held a work session and regular council meeting on May 26, with discussions focusing on the town’s upcoming “250 Years Celebration,” community concerns, and public improvement projects. During the work session, council members discussed plans for the July 3 celebration event, including fireworks, inflatables, food, music, veterans […]
Oxford Leaders Tour UAB Facility as Plans Progress for Future Emergency Department
Oxford, AL – City leaders from Oxford recently joined representatives from Oxford Health Systems and UAB Medicine for a tour of the UAB Gardendale Freestanding Emergency Department as planning continues for a future freestanding emergency department in Oxford. According to city officials, Mayor Alton Craft, Councilmember Phil Gardner, and members of the City of Oxford team […]
Katie Britt Introduces Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Katie Britt announced the introduction of the Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026, legislation that would permanently reauthorize the federal E-Verify program and require all employers in the United States to use it to confirm employment eligibility for workers. According to Senator Britt’s office, the legislation aims to establish a nationwide standard for […]
Honda Grant Supports STEM Expansion at Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama
Rainbow City, AL – Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has announced it received a $25,000 Community Event Sponsorship from Honda to support the grand opening and continued growth of STEM education opportunities at the center. Located in Rainbow City, the Challenger Learning Center serves students, educators, and families across a 12-county region by offering hands-on […]
Gadsden State Celebrates Nursing Apprenticeship Signings with Local Healthcare Employers
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College recently recognized six nursing students and two regional healthcare employers during a signing ceremony for its Registered Nursing Apprenticeship Program. The event was held May 8 at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden, AL. The apprenticeship program allows nursing students to continue attending […]
Anniston Water Works Releases Water Quality Report
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Water Works and Sewer Board has released its 2025 Water Quality Report, outlining testing results, treatment processes and regulatory compliance for the city’s drinking water system. According to the report, the water system continued to meet or exceed standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Alabama Department of Environmental […]
Governor Kay Ivey Launches 2026 Summer Reading Challenge for Alabama Students
Montgomery, AL – Kay Ivey has announced the launch of her 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging Alabama students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to spend the summer reading as the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The statewide initiative invites students to read six books between now and August 1, 2026, with a focus on […]
Alabama State Parks Partners with Guest Services Inc. for Operations at Lake Guntersville and Cheaha State Parks
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama State Parks has announced a new long-term partnership with Guest Services Inc. (GSI), a hospitality management company that operates within state and national park systems across the country, to oversee lodging and hospitality operations at Lake Guntersville State Park and Cheaha State Park. The 10-year concession agreement is aimed at improving […]
Governor Ivey, Attorney General Marshall Respond to Latest Allen v. Milligan Ruling
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall released statements Tuesday following a federal court ruling in the ongoing congressional redistricting case, Allen v. Milligan. Governor Ivey voiced support for the state’s continued legal efforts after federal judges temporarily blocked Alabama’s 2023 congressional map. “Alabama’s redistricting battle continues after federal judges […]