ALEA Warns of Nationwide Phishing Scam Targeting Alabamians with Fake DMV Texts
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning citizens about a widespread phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the “Alabama Department of Vehicles (DMV).” The scam messages demand payment for fictitious traffic tickets and threaten to suspend recipients’ driving privileges and vehicle registrations unless they click on a […]
Alabama Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Pool Construction Fraud and Forgery
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Gregory Kirk, of Muscle Shoals, has pleaded guilty to a series of property crimes committed while working as a pool contractor in Madison County. Madison County Circuit Judge Ruth Ann Hall sentenced Kirk to a total of 20 years in prison as part of a […]
Kiwanis Club of Cleburne County Hosts 4th Annual Shrimp Boil to Support Local Children
HEFLIN, Ala. – The Kiwanis Club of Cleburne County is gearing up for its 4th Annual Shrimp Boil & Silent Auction, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Heflin Recreation Center. The event serves as a major fundraiser to help provide new shoes and back-to-school support for children in Cleburne […]
Senator Katie Britt Discusses Child Care and Workforce Development During FY26 Labor Budget Hearing
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently participated in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to review the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Labor. The hearing included testimony from Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and focused on key issues impacting workforce participation, child care access, and job training […]
Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Cynthia Lee Almond as President of Alabama Public Service Commission
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the appointment of Cynthia Lee Almond as the new president of the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC), filling the vacancy left by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who recently accepted a position within the Trump Administration. Almond, a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives since 2021, will […]
Rep. Mike Rogers Honored with Military Family Champion Award by Blue Star Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has been named a recipient of the Military Family Champion Award by Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military and veteran families. The award recognizes Rogers for his leadership in advancing legislation and initiatives aimed […]
Judge Grants Injunction Against Business Accused of Agricultural Fraud
Baldwin County, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that a Baldwin County judge has granted a preliminary injunction against AKME Group, LLC and AKME, LLC—known collectively as AKME Gardens—as well as their owners, Adam Karsten Morck and Kristina Nis Dias. The injunction prohibits them from conducting any business in the state following […]
Senator Katie Britt Questions DOE on Nuclear Innovation, Grid Security During Budget Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to examine the Biden administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget request for the U.S. Department of Energy. During the hearing, Energy Secretary Chris Wright faced questions from senators, including Britt, on topics ranging from nuclear energy competitiveness to hurricane […]
Children’s of Alabama Launches “Look and Lock” Campaign to Prevent Pediatric Hot Car Deaths
Birmingham, AL – With summer temperatures on the rise, Children’s of Alabama has launched its annual “Look and Lock: A Child Safety Campaign” to raise awareness about the dangers of pediatric vehicular heatstroke. The campaign officially began on May 1 and is being supported by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), the […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins 28-State Coalition Warning Meta Over AI Child Safety Concerns
Montgomery, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 28 state attorneys general in a joint letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., raising urgent concerns about the safety of children using the company’s AI chatbot, Meta AI. The bipartisan letter, led by South Carolina, criticizes Meta for allegedly enabling sexually explicit interactions […]