Government — Page 6

DOUBLE SPRINGS — Citing a “boots-on-the-ground mentality,” Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy announced his endorsement of Jay Mitchell for Alabama attorney general. “My job as Winston County Sheriff is simple: […]

HUNTSVILLE – Citing the FBI’s newest facility on Redstone Arsenal as a “strategic investment,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong joined government and law enforcement officials, along with the first graduating class […]

Fire Danger Advisory rescinded for counties across North Alabama

MONTGOMERY — With drought conditions in North Alabama improving thanks to recent beneficial rainfall, the Alabama Forestry Commission is rescinding the Fire Danger Advisory for 21 counties. The counties are […]

MONTGOMERY — The city of Glencoe has been awarded a $500,000 grant to improve traffic safety and boost economic growth, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant from the Appalachian Regional […]

MONTGOMERY — An initiative by the state’s county commissions has been launched to help provide career opportunities in county government across Alabama. AlabamaCountyJobs.com is designed for accessibility and ease of […]

WASHINGTON – In a move to cut red tape and help expand markets for small livestock producers, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Madison County Water Department has suspended disconnections for non-payment of water service and late payment fees during the ongoing federal government shutdown. “Madison County understands the significant […]

MONTGOMERY – With Veterans Day just six days away, Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed today through next Tuesday as Veterans Week in Alabama. In respect, Ivey calls on residents to honor […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama is “stepping up to help,” Gov. Kay Ivey said today after releasing $2 million of the state’s emergency funds to go toward eight food banks, serving all […]

MADISON — A new era of Madison leadership  was ushered in Monday as Ranae Bartlett was sworn in as mayor and joined by six of seven newly elected city council […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Recognized for his “unwavering support for RC&D programs,” State Rep. Rex Reynolds has been named Resource, Conservation & Development Council Legislator of the Year by the Alabama Association of RC&D […]

RUSSELLVILLE — Residents of Russellville and Franklin County will have better drinking water and safer sewage disposal thanks to a pair of grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission, Gov. Kay […]

DECATUR — State and local leaders gathered last week at the Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur to celebrate new investments advancing the Tennessee RiverLine initiative, including the addition […]

TUSCUMBIA — Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine has announced his endorsement of Jay Mitchell for the Republican nomination for Alabama attorney general. In a news release, Balentine cited Mitchell’s proven […]

HUNTSVILLE — Republican candidate Pamela Casey says her two decades of courtroom experience set her apart in the race for Alabama attorney general, positioning herself as “a prosecutor, not a […]

WASHINGTON – Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced legislation to ensure all seafood, whether wild-caught or farm raised, is clearly labeled with its country of origin and method of production at its […]

BIRMINGHAM – Jackson County Sheriff F.J. “Rocky” Harnen has endorsed Katherine Robertson in her candidacy for Alabama attorney general, the campaign announced. In the endorsement, Harnen praised Robertson’s experience, track […]

DENVER — The attorney general of Colorado today sued the Trump administration over the move of U.S. Space Command to Huntsville from Colorado Springs. In response, Alabama Attorney General Steve […]

MONTGOMERY – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Auburn University and the University of Alabama are sharing $4.7 million in grants from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, Gov. Kay Ivey […]

WASHINGTON – Time is continuing to pass by efforts to end the twice-a-year process of Americans changing their clocks. On Tuesday, the efforts by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville in pushing […]

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan legislation to guard children from AI chatbots was introduced today into the U.S. Senate by Sen. Katie Britt and two colleagues. Britt (R-Montgomery) and Sens. Josh Hawley […]

MONGOMERY — Called the “cornerstone” of Secretary of State Wes Allen’s legislative agenda, a proposed Alabama constitutional amendment would require the state’s elected constitutional officers be natural-born citizens. Sen. Donnie […]

Myrex wins Alabama House District 12 special election

CULLMAN — Republican Cindy Myrex has been elected to represent Alabama House District 12 in a special general election Tuesday. This seat became vacant this year when former State Rep. […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Democrats and Republicans continue to trade blame in Washington, the federal government shutdown stretches into its 28th day, making it the second-longest in U.S. history. Many federal […]