House Passes Major Defense and Budget Bill Backed by Rep. Mike Rogers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1 — the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” — a sweeping piece of budget reconciliation legislation that includes significant investments in national defense, economic initiatives, and federal accountability measures. The bill, supported by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), advances a number […]
Half-Staff Alert: U.S. Flags To Be Lowered in Honor of Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In observance of Memorial Day, President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation ordering all United States flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 26, 2025. This gesture follows a long-standing national tradition to honor and remember the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces […]
Former Commission Candidate Convicted of Absentee Ballot Fraud
CLAY COUNTY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Terry Andrew Heflin, a former Democratic candidate for the Clay County Commission District 5 seat, on charges of absentee ballot fraud related to his campaign for public office. Heflin pleaded guilty to one count of absentee ballot fraud, a Class C felony […]
Gadsden State Honors Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony
GADSDEN, AL — The Health Sciences Division at Gadsden State Community College held a special pinning ceremony on May 8 to celebrate the achievements of 43 students earning their Associate in Applied Science in Registered Nursing. The event took place at the Beck Gymnasium on the Wallace Drive Campus, marking a key milestone for students […]
Wes Allen Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill Codifying Alabama’s AVID System
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has commended the final passage of Senate Bill 142, legislation that formally establishes the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) as the state’s official voter file maintenance system. The bill, sponsored by Senator Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) and Representative Bryan Brinyark (R-Tuscaloosa), received bipartisan support in the state […]
ALEA Launches ‘101 Days of Summer Safety’ Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
MONTGOMERY, AL — As Alabamians prepare for the long Memorial Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging the public to make safety a top priority — whether on the road, on the water, or at holiday destinations. The holiday marks the launch of ALEA’s annual 101 Days of Summer Safetycampaign, a statewide […]
Senator Katie Britt Hosts Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for Redstone Arsenal Tour in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, AL — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) welcomed Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kans.) to Redstone Arsenal this week, highlighting the military installation’s strategic importance and showcasing its array of advanced capabilities supporting national defense efforts. The visit, one of Secretary Driscoll’s first major site tours since his […]
