Governor Ivey Signs Lulu’s Law Establishing Shark Alert System for Alabama Beaches
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday officially signed House Bill 437, also known as Lulu’s Law, into law. The legislation establishes a shark alert system under the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, specifically for the beaches and shorelines of Baldwin and Mobile counties. The bill was inspired by Lulu Gribbin, a […]
Gadsden State’s Seventh FAME Cohort Signs with Industry Partners During Ceremony at Oxford Civic Center
Oxford, AL – Gadsden State Community College celebrated a major milestone in workforce development on May 1 as 39 students from across the region officially joined the seventh cohort of the college’s Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Chapter during a signing ceremony at the Oxford Civic Center. The FAME program—an apprenticeship-style initiative—blends classroom instruction […]
Senator Katie Britt Highlights Strategic Importance of FBI Redstone at FY26 Budget Hearing
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, participated in a recent hearing reviewing the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The hearing featured testimony from FBI Director Kash Patel and focused in part on […]
Suspect in Decade-Old Child Rape Case Captured by Alert Store Employees in Heflin: Suspect in Calhoun County Jail
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — A man wanted in connection with a child rape case dating back over a decade has been captured and is now in custody at the Calhoun County Jail, thanks to the quick thinking of store employees in Heflin and coordinated efforts by law enforcement in with the Cleburne County Sheriffs Department , […]
Senator Katie Britt Reintroduces MOMS Act to Support Expecting and New Mothers
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) took to the Senate floor last week ahead of Mother’s Day to reintroduce the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, a legislative package aimed at supporting pregnant women, new mothers, and families through increased access to information, resources, and medical support. Senator Britt, who co-sponsored the legislation with […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Bill Making Juneteenth Official Alabama State Holiday
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 165, officially establishing Juneteenth as a recognized state holiday in Alabama. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) and Representative Rick Rehm (R-Dothan), designates June 19 as a state holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. While Juneteenth […]
Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department Hosts Community Listening Session at FirstBank in Heflin
Heflin, AL — Sheriff Jon Daniel, Deputy Sheriff Patrick Nolen, and members of the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department spent time at FirstBank in Heflin this week meeting with residents and business owners to share updates on the department’s work and listen to public concerns. The event served as a community listening session—part of a growing […]
Governor Ivey Signs Senate Bill 119 to Address Inner-City Gun Violence
HUNTSVILLE, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced the signing of Senate Bill 119 this morning during remarks at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, adding to a list of recent public safety measures passed during the 2025 legislative session. The bill, sponsored by Senator Will Barfoot and Representative Cynthia Almond, is aimed at reducing inner-city gun violence […]
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduces SAFE Act to Protect U.S. Agricultural Exports Amid Animal Disease Outbreaks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators and Representatives introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding American agricultural exports during animal disease outbreaks. The Safe American Food Exports (SAFE) Act was introduced by Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.), alongside Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) and Jimmy Panetta […]
Discover and Share Local Events in Cleburne County and Beyond
Cleburne County, AL – Did you know there’s a single hub where you can find out about all the exciting events happening in Cleburne County and surrounding communities? Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, community gatherings, or entertainment options, you can find it all in one place! Your One-Stop Shop for Local Events The Cleburne Journal […]