Senators Katie Britt and Marsha Blackburn have introduced new legislation targeting increased workforce participation among certain recipients of federal housing aid. The Pathways to a Thriving Household (PATH) Act proposes voluntary work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents receiving HUD…
Senator Katie Britt chaired a Senate subcommittee hearing reviewing President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for Homeland Security. The session included discussion about funding shortfalls, workforce challenges after recent…
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office has added a new member, K-9 Gus, who will work alongside Investigator Fine in criminal investigations using his detection skills. The department welcomed both…
Rep. Gary Palmer named Ever Waites as winner of Alabama’s Sixth District Congressional Art Competition for his piece “My Ebenezer.” A virtual gallery displays all entries through May on Palmer’s…
Alabama’s American red snapper fishing season opens May 22 with expanded daily access for local anglers. State officials say new survey methods will help manage harvests while providing greater flexibility…
The U.S. Senate approved a resolution withholding pay from senators during government shutdowns. Senator Katie Britt supported this move but called for broader application across all Congress members.
UAB senior Ashlyn Shirah has been selected for the NFCA Third Team All-Gulf Region after leading her team offensively this season. Her achievements include setting records in multiple categories and…
Sophia Mazzoni set a new Auburn freshman javelin record during day one of the SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Auburn University on May 14th. Several Tigers advanced…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall co-led a call urging tighter security around an EPA proposal for publicizing detailed chemical facility information online. The coalition of attorneys general warns this move…
Auburn women’s golf clinched victory at the NCAA Simpsonville Regional to advance to this year’s national championship tournament. Anna Davis led individually as medalist while setting new records for both…
Cotton futures finished higher on May13 after the releaseof anew WASDE report projecting stable yieldsand stocks . Sowega Cotton Gin & Warehouse LLC continues supporting regional producerswith processingand storage services.
IFDC Uganda has opened applications for vendor prequalification covering goods, works, and services across four regions. Interested suppliers must submit their applications by May 19 following guidelines provided by IFDC.…
The Soil Values program participated at agrofood Nigeria 2026 to build new agricultural partnerships across West Africa. Representatives highlighted innovation showcases like Barbary Plante biofertilizer while exploring collaboration opportunities with…
The House Subcommittee on Energy will hold a public hearing May 13 on electricity transmission policy.
The Alabama State Bar has introduced permanent life insurance with long-term care protection as a new member benefit open until July 31. The policy offers guaranteed-issue coverage at preferred rates…
Auburn women’s tennis reached its first-ever national quarterfinal by defeating Duke in an NCAA Super Regional match held May 8. Senior Angella Okutoyi clinched victory for Auburn with her singles…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has earned national recognition from AAMVA for its innovative scheduling system aimed at reducing wait times statewide. Leaders say this award reflects…
Attorney General Steve Marshall has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt use of a race-based congressional map ahead of Alabama’s May primary election. He argues recent legal precedent supports…
Top-ranked Auburn women’s tennis will host No.15 Duke in its first-ever NCAA super regional appearance on May 7 at Yarbrough Tennis Center. Head coach Jordan Szabo expressed excitement about hosting…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is urging drivers, motorcyclists, and bicyclists across Alabama to prioritize road safety during National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month this May. The agency reports an…
Vicente Rodriguez of Alabama A&M University has been chosen as an individual competitor for this year’s NCAA Athens Regional in men’s golf. He is one of ten individuals selected nationally.…
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after admitting to a gun-related offense while on supervised release.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama has recognized National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, joining the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
A Lee County man, Jacob Parker, has been sentenced to 292 months in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to advertise child sexual abuse material on the dark…
Two men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in the March 2025 robbery of a Montgomery dry cleaning business, according to an announcement from Acting United States…
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