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Search Underway for Bama’s Best Surf & Turf

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Montgomery, AL – Alabama restaurants are now in the spotlight as Sweet Grown Alabama launches a statewide competition to find Bama’s Best Surf & Turf. The contest invites the public to nominate their favorite seafood and land-based protein dishes from July 7–21 on the Sweet Grown Alabama Facebook page. Eligible entries must feature a combination of […]

Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms Murder Conviction of Bryan Craig Fox

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Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the murder and firearm possession convictions of Bryan Craig Fox, 54, of Oneonta. Fox was originally convicted in the Blount County Circuit Court on May 21, 2024, and was sentenced to life in prison. The case stems […]

Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Hal Nash as Chair of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

Governor Ivey Selects Law Enforcement Candidate Hal Nash to Serve as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday the appointment of Hal Nash as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Nash currently serves as Chief Corrections Deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and was selected from a list of five nominees provided by a board composed of the Lieutenant Governor, the […]

Thousands of Surplus Items Available in Alabama Online Auction Starting July 12

State surplus property auction begins online this Saturday

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) will host a public online auction beginning Saturday, July 12, offering thousands of surplus items for bid. The auction, facilitated through ADECA’s Surplus Property Division, will open at 7:30 a.m. and run through 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. Items available in the auction […]

Alabama Deploys Search and Rescue Team to Assist Texas Following Devastating Floods

Governor Ivey Deploys Search and Rescue Team to Texas

Montgomery, AL – On Thursday, July 10, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama is sending a specialized 40-person search and rescue team to Texas to assist in response efforts following the deadly flooding that swept through the Texas Hill Country. The deployment includes Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, as well as personnel from the […]

AmFirst Launches 2025 “Feeding Families Across Alabama” Food Drive

AmFirst Launches 2025 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive

BIRMINGHAM, AL — America’s First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst), in partnership with ABC 33/40, has launched its 2025 “Feeding Families Across Alabama” food drive, which runs from Tuesday, July 1, through Thursday, July 31. All 21 AmFirst branches statewide will be accepting nonperishable food donations and monetary contributions throughout the month-long campaign. The initiative is […]

Cleburne County Prepares for Municipal Elections on August 26

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Cleburne County, AL – Voters across Cleburne County will head to the polls on Tuesday, August 26, to participate in municipal elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in all participating municipalities. In the City of Heflin, all positions were filled without opposition, meaning no contested races will appear on the ballot. […]

Alabama Officers Medal at 2025 World Police & Fire Games in Birmingham

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Birmingham, AL – Law enforcement officers from across Alabama earned top honors at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games, held June 27 through July 6 in Birmingham. The international multi-sport event brought together public safety professionals from around the globe to compete in a wide range of athletic competitions. Among those recognized was Officer […]