Senator Katie Britt Leads Effort to Expand Child Care Tax Credits in Landmark Senate Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in advancing historic updates to federal child care tax credits, included in the Senate’s recently passed reconciliation bill. The measure, which passed by a narrow 51-50 vote, marks the first major revision to key child care tax credits in over two […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Opens 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards Application Process
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the opening of the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards, aimed at recognizing and promoting best practices in school safety across the state. Schools have until Friday, August 15, 2025, to submit applications. The Safe Schools Initiative Awards program highlights schools that […]
Alabama Delegation Introduces Resolution Honoring 65th Anniversary of Marshall Space Flight Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), along with the full Alabama Congressional delegation, has introduced a resolution commemorating the 65th anniversary of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and reaffirming support for the Center’s mission and workforce. The resolution highlights the Center’s decades-long role in leading America’s space efforts and acknowledges its continued […]
RMC’s Joe Weaver Appointed to Alabama Hospital Association Board of Trustees
Anniston, AL – Joe Weaver, Chief Administrative Officer for the RMC Health System, has been named to the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA), representing the Northeast Regional Council. His appointment was confirmed during the Association’s recent annual meeting. Weaver brings over two decades of healthcare leadership experience to the Board. Since […]
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 […]
Cleburne County Gardening – Floral Reflections: A Lifelong Journey Through Seasonal Design
Cleburne County, AL – I began floral design in my teens, working part-time for a florist. I was trained in making football corsages for homecomings, funeral wreaths on stands, and creating greenery backdrops for floral arrangements. In 1998, as I embraced organic gardening, I began incorporating a wide range of both annual seeds and perennial heirloom […]
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. […]