Posts by Sherri Blevins — Page 14
Over 50 municipal officials from across Alabama were recognized on October 30 during the Alabama League of Municipalities’ annual Certified Municipal Official graduation and awards ceremony at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel. Under the Alabama Municipal Official Training Act, which took effect earlier this year, mayors and councilmembers must now complete 10 hours of training annually […]
Voters in Elmore County have decisively rejected the “Enhance Elmore” plan, a local funding proposal aimed at addressing public safety needs.
The Alabama State Department of Education launched its 6th annual “Thank Alabama Teachers Month” with an energetic celebration at Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park, honoring teachers statewide while highlighting an urgent need to recruit more educators across the state. The faculty and staff at the elementary school extended a warm welcome to the visitors. State […]
As the government shutdown enters its 36th day, one of Walker County's favorite restaurants is stepping in to help feed children in the area.
The Montgomery City Council voted Tuesday night to maintain the $50,000 spending cap on Mayor Steven Reed’s authority to sign contracts without council approval and approved a 90-day moratorium on issuing off-premise liquor licenses. The contract cap measure passed by a 5-4 vote. Councilman Andrew Szymanski first introduced an amendment to preserve the $50,000 limit […]
Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt sharply criticized Democrats following their sweeping wins in Tuesday’s off-year elections. “Tonight, Democrats elected a socialist to run the financial capital of the world and an attorney general who is on the record fantasizing about murdering children,” Britt (R-Montgomery) wrote. “These elections aren’t a referendum on where the country is, […]
Fort Payne gathered for the ribbon-cutting of a new playground at Kiwanis Field, located beside the Wills Valley Recreation Center.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined CBS Sunday Morning for a discussion on child care affordability — a topic she has made central to work.
Learn about U.S. Steel's $75 million investment in Alabama, a move set to strengthen American manufacturing and job growth.
After placing second in back-to-back years, Huntsville Botanical Garden is hoping 2025 will be the year Galaxy of Lights shines the brightest.
Protective Life is expanding its reach by acquiring Portfolio Holding, enhancing its offerings in the finance and insurance sector.
Learn about the Alabama startup Homepoint and how it received funding to streamline the real estate transaction process.
In an effort to reduce crime in Montgomery, Governor Kay Ivey has requested the Alabama ABC Board to strengthen alcohol regulations.
Alabama has joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a brief in support of President Donald Trump’s executive order addressing birthright citizenship.
Micah Messer, a former candidate in the Republican Primary for House District 38, has endorsed Garrett Dixon in the upcoming runoff election.
Gulf Distributing Co. has officially opened its new headquarters inside the historic Press-Register building in downtown Mobile.
Alabama State University received the largest single donation in its history: a $38 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Social media feeds are often dominated by sports debates, politics, and bad news. But on Sunday, the conversation went to worship in Tuscaloosa, as several Alabama Crimson Tide football players organized a powerful event called “Audience of One” at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The night drew thousands and quickly spread across social platforms as fans shared images […]
Montgomery County has received nearly $2.25 million in grant funding to expand law enforcement capacity and strengthen crisis response.
Leaders are commending Alabama Opioid Settlement Funds for its role in achieving a 30% Alabama drug overdose reduction statewide.
Senator Tuberville calls for immediate action to combat violent crime in Montgomery after a recent downtown shooting.
Governor Kay Ivey welcomes new Alabama State Trooper trainees and celebrates their commitment to public safety and integrity.
Auburn University ranks No. 15 nationally, highlighting its commitment to free speech and diversity in higher education.

