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Alabama Farmers and Ranchers Storm Capitol Hill in Opposition to EATS Assault on States’...

Washington, D.C. — As the current Farm Bill expiration date approaches Sept. 30, and Congress continues to stall in advancing a new one, American family farmers and ranchers, who have a direct stake in...

Alabama State Parks E-Newsletter – September Issue

Join us at Alabama State Parks Saturday, September 23rd as we celebrate the 30th annual National Public Lands Day. This annual observance spotlights the importance of public lands and promotes the vital role that...

Inside the Statehouse: Democrats Indictment Plan Has Made Trump GOP Nominee and maybe next...

By Steve Flowers In early April, I wrote that “Democrats give Trump a lifeline.” It was at that time that a Democratic district attorney in an overwhelmingly Democratic New York venue had indicted Trump in...

Brent City Council Meeting: September 7, 2023

Mayor White called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm.  Councilmember Owings opened with prayer.  Roll Call:   Barbara Morrison 5:04  Tracy Sanders 5:04  Chad Joes 5:04  Tom Owings 5:04  Jerry Conway 5:04  A motion to approve the August 2, 2023, minutes was...

Honoring the Life and Dedication of Jimmie Lee Lott Sr.

Family and members of the community gathered with heavy hearts, yet still full of gratitude, to celebrate the life and dedication of a true community hero, Jimmie Lee Lott Sr. On Friday, September 15th...

Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch: A Decade of Fall Fun and Family Tradition

Every year, as the leaves start to turn and a crispness fills the air (okay, maybe not “crispness,” but I’m going for fall magic here - maybe we can all just imagine that subtle...

Bibb County Commission Meeting – September 12, 2023

Commission Chair Stabler called the meeting to order.  Kirk Smith opened with prayer and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  Public Comment: none  Public Comment from Other Elected Officials: none  Roll Call: (Present) Commissioners Lightsey, Caddell, Downs,...

Beanz N Greenz Celebrates Official Grand Opening

Serving Bibb County but based in Brent, a culinary gem has been quietly serving up Southern specialty dishes and fostering a sense of community. Beanz N Greenz, with its mission to become a hometown...

Veteran Firefighters Struggle for VA’s Recognition of Toxic Exposure’s Lasting Outcomes

In 1966, the US Navy Research Lab's partnership with the 3M chemical corporation yielded the first formulation of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), sometimes referred to as 'light water,' a firefighting solution capable of quickly...

Project Say Something Secures First Amendment Victory Through Collaborative Efforts

- Project Say Something is pleased to announce a significant breakthrough in their fight for the restoration of First Amendment rights in Florence, AL. After a prolonged legal battle, Project Say Something has...