Senator Katie Britt Introduces Ambassador Nominee Lynda Blanchard Before Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced Lynda Blanchard, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Agencies, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing held Thursday. Blanchard, a Montgomery native, previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia and brings with her a […]
Nursing Director Convicted in Hydrocodone Theft Case
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Tiffany Alexander Fields for the theft of hydrocodone tablets while employed as the director of nursing at a Montgomery area nursing home. Fields pleaded guilty to one count of Theft of Property in the Second Degree before Montgomery Circuit Court Judge Monet Gaines. […]
Tax-Free Weekend in Full Swing Across Alabama: Shoppers Take Advantage of Back-to-School Savings
Alabama – The 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is officially underway in Alabama, giving families across the state a chance to stock up on essentials without the added cost of state sales tax. The tax-free weekend kicked off at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18, and will continue through midnight on Sunday, July 20, […]
Three Arrested in Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation in Cleburne County
Heflin, AL — On July 17, 2025, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office, with support from the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on 4th Street West as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity. During the operation, law enforcement officials seized a trafficking quantity of fentanyl […]
Cleburne County Soil and Water Conservation District to Host Water Festival at Lucile L. Morgan Library
Heflin, AL – The Cleburne County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Water Festival on Wednesday, July 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lucile L. Morgan Public Library, located at 541 Ross Street in Heflin, AL. Organized in partnership with the library, the event promises a morning of engaging, family-friendly activities […]
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 […]