Fruithurst to Host Community Fun Day on July 12
FRUITHURST, AL – The City of Fruithurst is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy an evening of community celebration during Fruithurst Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fruithurst Senior Center, located at 48 School Street. The event will feature live music, a play foam area for […]
Six Injured in Fireworks Explosion on Lake Martin; Authorities Stress Caution Around Water-Based Celebrations
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY — Six individuals were injured following an onboard fireworks explosion during a Fourth of July celebration on Lake Martin. The incident occurred at approximately 9:14 p.m. on Friday, July 4, near the Kowaliga Basin in the Blue Creek area. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the explosion involved a single pontoon […]
Cleburne County Gardening – Sowing for the Swarm: How Pollinator Blooms Boost My Garden Every Spring
Cleburne County, AL – Every spring, once the danger of frost has passed, I sow my favorite seeds. Before planting any vegetable crops, I focus on sowing flowers that attract pollinators. I want bees and butterflies to swarm my garden before the vegetables begin their journey, and I’ve found great success in my harvests because I […]
Letter to the Editor – Protecting Pets in the Heat: A Life-or-Death Summer Reminder
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Governor Ivey Highlights Success of Alabama Manufacturing on National “Made in the USA” Day
MONTGOMERY, AL – In the days following Independence Day celebrations, Governor Kay Ivey is highlighting Alabama’s manufacturing achievements and the economic momentum driving the state forward. The renewed focus follows her July 2, 2025 proclamation recognizing National “Made in the USA” Day and celebrating the vital role of Alabama’s manufacturing sector. “On this ‘Made in the […]
Senator Katie Britt Co-Sponsors Senate Resolution Supporting U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran, Praising Trump’s Role in Regional Peace
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and several Senate Republicans in introducing a resolution supporting the United States’ and Israel’s military strikes on Iran, including the recently executed Operation Midnight Hammer. The resolution expresses strong support for U.S. and allied military personnel involved in the strike and […]
Attorney General Marshall, Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Reappointment of Gwathney to Pardons and Paroles Board
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, along with 76 law enforcement leaders from across the state, has formally requested that Governor Kay Ivey reappoint Leigh Gwathney as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. In a letter addressed to the Governor, Marshall highlighted Gwathney’s leadership since her appointment in 2019, citing […]