Cleburne County Gardening – Dahlia Dinner Plate Secrets: How to Grow Stunning Summer Blooms
Cleburne County, AL – Dahlias are my favorite summer flowers—especially the dazzling dinner plate varieties that can produce blooms up to 10 inches across! These enormous blossoms quickly fill a vase with their vibrant charm. Dinner plate dahlias can grow up to five feet tall and require dedicated staking and tying. I recommend starting early in […]
ALEA Reports Fourth of July Enforcement Results Across Alabama’s Roads and Waterways
Montgomery, AL – As the summer travel season hits its stride, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has released its enforcement and patrol statistics from the extended Fourth of July holiday period, which spanned from 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6. The agency deployed all available Troopers across both highways […]
Governor Ivey Announces 58 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for 2025-2026 School Year
Montgomery, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Alabama will add 58 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, continuing the expansion of the state’s nationally recognized early childhood education program. The new classrooms will increase the total number to 1,528 across the state. The expansion is part of a long-standing […]
Talladega Police Seek Public’s Help in Quadruple Homicide Investigation
Talladega, AL – The Talladega Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for the murders of four residents. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers discovered the bodies of four adults inside an apartment located in the 1500 block of Old Shocco Road. The victims were identified […]
Senator Katie Britt Votes to Confirm Wells Griffith as Under Secretary of Energy
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) voted this week to confirm Wells Griffith as Under Secretary of Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy. The Senate approved Griffith’s nomination in a 54-43 vote. Griffith, a native of Mobile, Alabama, was nominated by former President Donald Trump to serve in the position. As Under […]
Cleburne County Gardening – Build a Lasting Landscape: Why Shrubs and Grasses Are Garden Essentials
Cleburne County, AL – The quickest way to make a lasting impact in your landscape is by installing permanent shrubs and grasses. These plants form the backbone of any garden because they are perennials and offer long-term value. Investing in perennials saves money over time and supports your landscaping goals for years to come. Colorful […]
Search Underway for Bama’s Best Surf & Turf
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
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
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 […]
Senate Passes Tax Relief and Spending Bill with Key Provisions for Alabama; Senator Britt Votes in Favor
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) voted this week in support of the Senate reconciliation bill, which proponents describe as the largest tax cut in American history for working-class citizens. The bill narrowly passed the Senate by a vote of 51-50 and now heads to the House of Representatives. If approved, it will […]