Lucile L. Morgan Public Library Announces Exciting June Lineup for Summer Reading Program
HEFLIN, AL – The Lucile L. Morgan Public Library is gearing up for a vibrant and engaging month of June with a wide array of activities to promote its Summer Reading Program. With the theme “Color Your World,” the library will host a series of programs and events aimed at encouraging literacy, creativity, and community […]
Missing Teen Found Safe After Hiking Pinhoti Trail
HEFLIN, AL — A Cherokee County, Georgia teen who went missing earlier this week while hiking the Pinhoti Trail has been found safe, authorities confirmed. Garrett Byrum, whose age is reported as either 14 or 15 based on conflicting information on social media, had left his home voluntarily and was believed to be hiking the […]
ALEA Reports Fewer Fatalities Over Memorial Day Weekend 2025, Launches Summer Safety Campaign
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced a significant decline in both traffic and marine-related fatalities during the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend, reflecting progress in the Agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance public safety. From Friday, May 23, through Monday, May 26, ALEA Troopers investigated three traffic-related fatalities—representing a 50% decrease compared […]
Bipartisan “Stop the Scroll Act” Reintroduced by Senators Britt and Fetterman to Address Mental Health Risks of Social Media
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) have reintroduced the Stop the Scroll Act during Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to raise awareness about the mental health effects of social media usage. The bipartisan legislation would require a mental health warning label on social media platforms and provide users with […]
Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, filling the vacancy left by Judge Bill Lewis, who was recently appointed to the Alabama Supreme Court. The announcement was made Tuesday, and Judge Bowden was formally notified by the governor of her decision. “Judge Bowden’s […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Urges Congress to Pass National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Law
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, a bill designed to establish a national framework for lawful concealed carry across state lines. In a letter addressed to House leadership, Attorney General Marshall and […]
Senator Katie Britt Supports New Legislation to Increase Transparency in Federal Permitting Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and other colleagues in introducing the Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act, a legislative effort aimed at increasing visibility and predictability in the federal permitting process. The proposed legislation would require all federal agencies that issue permits to create and maintain a […]
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 […]