Alabama to address newborn screening for rare genetic conditions

A bill introduced by State Representative Philip Rigsby aims to help Alabama doctors detect and treat rare diseases in newborns soon after birth. Named after Zachary Thomas, a boy born with a rare disease that was not detected early enough to be immediately treated, the Zachary Thomas Newborn Screening Method provides early intervention for families […]

SEC and Big Ten form advisory group to address issues in college athletics

College sports, especially college football, are entering a new era of name, image, and likeness (NIL), as well as new NCAA rules regarding the player transfer portal. The two largest conferences in college athletics are taking steps to address emerging challenges across the sport. The Big Ten Conference and Southeastern Conference announced Friday afternoon that […]

Reed highlights Montgomery’s achievements in State of the City address

Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reed knows “what the headlines are saying” about the nation's capital, he told the audience at his State of the State address Tuesday night. “I hear the same noises you do at night,” Reid said. But Reed said Montgomery's fight against gun violence doesn't tell the whole story of the city, highlighting […]

Gov. Kay Ivey to deliver State of the State address on Feb. 6

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that she will deliver her seventh State of the Union address to the Alabama Legislature and the people of Alabama on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST. At the invitation of the Alabama House of Representatives, this joint session will be held in the Old House Chamber of […]

Ivey to deliver State of the State address next week

Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her seventh State of the Union address to the Alabama Legislature and Alabamians next week, her office announced Monday. Ivey will address a joint session of the Alabama Legislature in the Old House of Representatives at the state Capitol on Tuesday at 6 p.m. “As we prepare for the upcoming […]

Cochise County mayors demand action from White House to address border crisis | Local

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. (KVOA) – An overwhelming influx of migrants continues to raise concerns for southern Arizona's border towns. Now, leaders are putting pen to paper for change. A letter to the President of the United States signed by seven Cochise County mayors calls for action to relieve the crisis at the southern border. Douglas […]

Cochise, Yuma County Sheriffs address state legislature on border

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) – Two border sheriffs, Mark Dannels of Cochise County and Leon Wilmot of Yuma County, will address a special joint session of the Arizona Legislature Wednesday afternoon. Rep. Tim Dunn, D-Yuma, was called to the meeting to receive briefings on the southern border from Dannels and Wilmot, according to a House Republican […]