Alabama Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against TikTok Over Allegations of Youth Exploitation and Deceptive Practices
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that the State of Alabama has filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok Inc. and its parent company ByteDance Inc., alleging the companies have exploited children, promoted harmful content, and misrepresented the safety of their platform. The lawsuit was filed in Montgomery County Circuit […]
Senator Katie Britt Applauds Senate Commerce Committee for Advancing Lulu’s Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today commended the Senate Commerce Committee for unanimously advancing Lulu’s Law, bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing public safety by including shark attacks as events eligible for wireless emergency alerts (WEAs). The bill is named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, who survived a shark attack and has […]
Cleburne County Area Softball
Ranburne, AL – Pleasant Valley, Spring Garden and Munford roar to area titles. Jacksonville Christian, Handley and Ranburne secure regional berths, as well. Area softball results CLASS 1A, AREA 8 At Woodland MONDAY, April 28 Woodland 14, Winterboro 4 Fayetteville 11, Wadley 1 Winners’ bracket Woodland 4, Fayetteville 0 Elimination bracket Winterboro 4, Wadley 0 […]
Alabama Lawmakers Consider Bill to Expand Wildlife Rehabilitation Protections
Montgomery, AL – A bill aimed at expanding legal protections for individuals who care for injured or orphaned wildlife is moving forward in the Alabama Legislature. House Bill 448 (HB448), known as the Alabama Good Samaritan Wildlife Rehabilitation Act, was introduced by State Representative Ben Harrison (R-District 2, Limestone/Lauderdale) and recently passed the House Subcommittee […]
Cleburne County Gardening – Iris: A Blooming Beauty and a Greenery Staple for Every Garden
Calhoun County, AL – We celebrate the iris easily for its colorful blooms! However! The iris provides a quick, economical greenery answer to your landscape project. The iris leaves are sword like, sturdy, vertical eye appeal. When you install a new border or large mass of space the iris greenery can be useful in creating […]
Go Build Alabama Launches Updated Training Page to Expand Skilled Trades Access
Montgomery, AL – Go Build Alabama has launched an updated Training Page aimed at expanding access to skilled trades education and helping to close workforce gaps across the state. The revised platform offers a more user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career technical programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications. Users can filter options […]
James Osgood Executed for 2010 Capital Murder of Tracy Wilemon
Atmore, AL — James Osgood, convicted of the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Wilemon (formerly Brown), was executed by lethal injection Thursday evening at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama. The execution was cleared to begin at 6:12 p.m., and Osgood was pronounced dead at 6:35 p.m. Osgood, 46, was […]
Alabama Governor Mourns the Passing of First Dog Missy Ivey
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey shared heartfelt news Friday regarding the passing of Alabama’s First Dog, Missy Ivey. A beloved companion and familiar face at the Governor’s Mansion, Missy passed away at approximately 10 years old. Missy, a blended collie mix, was adopted by Governor Ivey from the Montgomery Humane Shelter in January 2019. […]
Cleburne and Calhoun County Communities Unites for Third Annual Candlelight Vigil Against Child Abuse
Oxford, AL — In solemn unity and shared hope, the Oxford community gathered on Wednesday evening, April 23, for the 3rd Annual No Excuse for Child Abuse Candlelight Vigil, held at the Veteran’s Memorial Park Amphitheatre at the Oxford Civic Center. This powerful event, organized by CASA of the Cheaha Region and Evelyn Moon Children’s […]
FBI Director Patel Visits Redstone Arsenal, Highlights National Security Capabilities
HUNTSVILLE, AL — FBI Director Amit Patel visited Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville on Thursday, fulfilling a commitment he made earlier this year to U.S. Senator Katie Britt during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The visit spotlighted Redstone Arsenal’s expanding role in national security and its strategic significance to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During the […]