Fourth of July Events in and Around Cleburne County
Cleburne County, AL – There are many July 4th events being held in Cleburne County as well as the surrounding communities. Our local events calendar allows you to search by holiday events only or by specific locations. Below is a list of many upcoming July 4th events. We also gladly accept event suggestions year-round! Please note […]
Keeping Your Four-Legged Family Safe: Summer Heat and Fourth of July Fireworks Pose Serious Risks to Pets Cleburne County
Cleburne County, AL – As temperatures soar and Independence Day approaches, pet owners across the country are facing a dual challenge: protecting their furry companions from dangerous summer heat while preparing for what experts call the most stressful day of the year for dogs. According to the Humane Society of the United States, animal shelters […]
Senator Katie Britt Joins Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Violence Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has joined Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and other Senate colleagues in introducing S. Res. 288, a bipartisan resolution condemning the recent rise in violent antisemitic attacks across the United States. The resolution responds to several high-profile incidents, including an assault in Boulder, Colorado; an […]
Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues in Introducing the GOLDEN DOME Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) joined Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and several Republican colleagues in introducing the Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent Nuclear Destruction and Other Missile Engagements (GOLDEN DOME) Act. The bill aims to support the creation of a modernized and comprehensive U.S. missile defense system. […]
Alabama to Introduce New Security Emblems on Ballots in 2026
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced the implementation of a new election security feature set to debut in the 2026 election cycle. Alabama will become the first state in the country to utilize security emblems on ballots that are invisible to the naked eye and can only be detected with specialized equipment. […]
Senator Katie Britt Questions 23andMe Leadership on Privacy and Gender Policies in Senate Hearing
Washington, D.C. – During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “23 and You: The Privacy and National Security Implications of the 23andMe Bankruptcy,”U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) raised questions regarding data privacy, gender classification, and the handling of sensitive genetic information by the at-home DNA testing company, 23andMe. The hearing featured testimony from 23andMe Interim […]
Pet Care Costs Climb in 2025, But Some U.S. Cities Offer Relief for Owners
Cleburne County, AL – As pet care costs continue to surge across the U.S. in 2025, new data from Rover’s annual True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report offers a glimmer of relief for pet owners in certain areas of the country. The report, based on extensive research and survey data, highlights the growing financial burden […]
Restock Alabama Launches at Logan Martin Lake, Boosting Regional Conservation and Economic Growth
LINCOLN, AL — On Friday, community leaders, conservationists, and fishing enthusiasts gathered at Lincoln’s Landing on Logan Martin Lake for the inaugural Restock Alabama event, a statewide initiative aimed at enhancing Alabama’s fisheries. The event marked the release of 20,000 largemouth bass fingerlings into the Coosa River system. Organized through a multi-year collaborative effort, the […]
Senator Katie Britt Joins Effort to Strengthen National Security with Protect Our Bases Act
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, has joined Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and other Senate Republicans in introducing the Protect Our Bases Act, a bill designed to improve the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ (CFIUS) ability to review foreign land purchases near sensitive U.S. […]
Bureau of Land Management to Host Wild Horse and Burro Auction
BLM to Host Online Wild Horse and Burro Auction with Cullman Pickup Option The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer members of the public the opportunity to adopt or purchase a wild horse or burro through an Online Corral auction, set to run from July 14 to July 21, 2025. Winning bidders will be […]