Community Invited to “Donuts with Deputies” in Heflin on May 6
Heflin, AL — Cleburne County residents are invited to enjoy a sweet start to their Tuesday with local law enforcement at the upcoming “Donuts with Deputies” event on Tuesday, May 6, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the First Bank of Alabama – Heflin Branch, located at 654 Ross Street. Hosted by the Cleburne County […]
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K Program Recognized Nationally for 19th Consecutive Year
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program has once again been recognized for its high quality by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), according to the 2024 State of Preschool Yearbook released Wednesday. For the 19th consecutive year, Alabama stands alone as the only state in the nation to meet all 10 […]
Cleburne County Gardening – From Seed to Skewer: A Gardener’s Guide to Crook Neck Squash
Cleburne County, AL – A basic spring vegetable seed with easy maintenance is Crook Neck Squash. The seed germinates in 10 days. The plant continues to produce squash as long as you prune off the young vegetables on a daily basis. Because the leaves are large and cover the ground, a Gardener can use this […]
Plaintiffs Drop Challenge to Alabama’s Ban on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors in Boe v. Marshall Case
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama officials are celebrating a significant legal victory after the plaintiffs in Boe v. Marshall voluntarily dismissed their federal lawsuit challenging the state’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act (VCAP). The 2022 law prohibits medical providers from administering puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or gender transition surgeries to individuals under 19 years of […]
Nation Pays Tribute to Fallen Firefighters During National Memorial Service on May 4, 2025
Washington D.C. – The nation will unite in solemn remembrance on Sunday, May 4, 2025, as the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) hosts the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Held in honor of 70 brave men and women who died in the line of duty in 2024, this national observance serves as a powerful tribute […]
Senator Katie Britt Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Warren Stephens
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) attended the official swearing-in ceremony of Warren Stephens as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom on Wednesday. The ceremony took place in the Oval Office at the White House. Stephens, a native of Arkansas, has long-standing ties to Alabama, having graduated in 1975 from Trinity […]
