Alabama Attorney General Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Maryland Climate Liability Lawsuits
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a multistate brief urging the Supreme Court of Maryland to dismiss three lawsuits brought by local governments in Maryland that seek to hold energy companies financially liable for alleged contributions to climate change. The cases, filed by governments in Maryland, aim to use state courts to […]
Rep. Mike Rogers Praises Bipartisan Passage of FY26 SPEED and NDAA in House Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, expressed support for the bipartisan committee passage of H.R. 3838 — the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA). The legislation aims to modernize and reform the […]
Higher Education Leaders Report Major Expansions, New Programs in Annual Address
ANNISTON, AL — Leaders from Jacksonville State University and Gadsden State Community College presented their annual State of Higher Education report Friday, detailing substantial infrastructure investments, new academic programs, and workforce development initiatives that demonstrate significant growth across both institutions. The presentation, held at the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce boardroom, featured remarks from JSU […]
Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-20 in Cleburne County
Cleburne County, AL — A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 20 has resulted in the death of a Pell City woman. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, near the 208 mile marker, about three miles east of Heflin. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Kristi D. Browning, […]
Roots to Bloom Homeschool Co-Op to Host Meet and Greet in Heflin
HEFLIN, AL – Roots to Bloom Homeschool Co-Op will host a Homeschool Meet and Greet on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at 874 County Road 18 in Heflin and is open to current members as well as prospective homeschooling families. This gathering offers an opportunity for families to […]
’25 Prep Football Schedules for Cleburne County and Surrounding Areas
Will be updated with scores throughout the season. Corrections: email joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Piedmont’s Kale Austin leads the charge of Bulldog defenders who stopped Fyffe’s two-point conversion attempt in overtime in the 2024 Class 3A quarterfinals. Piedmont won, 30-28. (Photo by Ken Grissom/For East Alabama Sports Today) Editor’s note: Home games capitalized. * for region games. […]
ALEA Aviation Unit Assists in Rescue Following Plane Crash Near Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, AL – On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Aviation Unit played a key role in the successful rescue of a pilot after a plane crash in rugged terrain near the Sylacauga Airport. At approximately 2:17 p.m., ALEA received a request for assistance from Lifesaver, a critical care air medical […]
Governor Ivey Welcomes Vaquito as ALEA’s New Work Zone Safety Dog
Montgomery, AL – On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey officially introduced the newest honorary member of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) — Vaquito, a certified service dog designated as the state’s Work Zone Safety Dog. In a ceremony held at the Alabama State Capitol, Vaquito was sworn in as an honorary ALEA Trooper. The event was […]
Senator Katie Britt Leads Senate Republicans in Opposition to Federal Project Labor Agreement Mandate
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) recently led a group of 20 Senate Republicans in urging the Trump Administration to rescind a Biden Administration rule mandating Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on large-scale federal construction projects. The Senators expressed concern that the regulation would hinder competition and increase construction costs on projects funded by federal […]
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Conviction in 2020 Murder Case
Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Montrel Dwight Austin, 31, of Center Point, for the 2020 murder of Emilio Elliott, Jr. The decision was issued on Friday, June 20, 2025. Austin was originally convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on May […]