Lamberson, McLaughlin Honored At Flagstaff’s 35th Annual ATHENA Awards – Great Circle Media of Arizona
The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce hosted the 35th Annual ATHENA Awards this Friday at the High Country Conference Center. The ATHENA Award is presented to Flagstaff businesspeople who have made an impact on their communities and achieved excellence in their fields. A total of three awards will be given to private sector, public sector, […]
Alabama lawmaker introduces bill to ban ESG from public contract awards
State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) submitted a bill Prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) criteria when awarding public contracts in Alabama. Although opposition to ESG practices has gained attention at the public policy level in recent years, the issue is still relatively unknown to the general public. ESG is standard defined […]
Women’s Foundation of Alabama awards $1.2 million in grants to accelerate economic opportunity for women
As a leading voice and philanthropic force for women in Alabama, Alabama Women's Foundation We use the power of philanthropy, research, and policy advocacy to create systemic change for women, families, and the communities they call home. On Thursday, the Foundation announced 2023 grants totaling $1,205,724.00 to 46 programs and organizations in 44 Alabama-based counties […]
ALDOT awards contract for the first phase of widening Highway 52
Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has been awarded the contract for the first phase of the Highway 52 widening in Geneva County. “I am proud to announce that through the transformative power of Rebuild Alabama, we have made significant progress in widening Highway 52,” said Governor Ivey. “This […]
Poarch Band of Creek Indians awards $250k to support seniors at local community center
At a press conference in Madison yesterday, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians announced it has awarded a $250,000 grant to Madison Visionary Partners. The funds will go toward construction of a new Madison Community Center senior wing. Melanie Thornton, executive director of Madison Visionary Partners (MVP), expressed her gratitude to the tribes and thanked […]
Ivey awards $188 million for ‘Middle Mile’ broadband projects across Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey announced major broadband news in rural Alabama on Monday at a press conference in her hometown of Camden. Ivey is part of a massive $188,453,905 grant awarded to more than a dozen organizations in the state to connect some of Alabama's isolated communities to fast, reliable internet. It was revealed that he […]
Ivey awards $188 million for “Middle Mile” broadband projects
Gulp. Kay Ivey on Monday announced more than $188 million to continue expanding high-speed internet access in Alabama. Grants totaling $188,453,905 were awarded to 12 internet service providers to install “Middle Mile” projects spanning more than 4,000 miles across Alabama. Middle Mile projects help close the broadband expansion gap, making it more economically viable and […]
Killer Mike Arrested Right After Winning 3 Grammy Awards
What a night…I won 3 Grammys and got arrested. Just hours after winning his third Grammy Award, rapper Killer Mike was taken into police custody and led away from the ceremony in handcuffs. The legendary rapper was on a roll during Sunday night's ceremony. Each Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album. […]
Celine Dion Makes Surprise Appearance At Grammy Awards
Celine Dion surprised fans with a surprise appearance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. The music icon has not made many public appearances since revealing her devastating battle with stiff person syndrome. She took to the stage to present the Album of the Year award, which went to Taylor Swift. BREAKING: Celine Dion […]
Trevor Noah Drops An Epstein Punchline At Grammy Awards
Trevor Noah brought up Epstein's list at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, and couldn't help but criticize Hollywood's biggest smear campaign. The comedian and former host of “The Daily Show” casually dropped the Epstein punchline, making the audience laugh uncomfortably at the reference. Noah returned after a short commercial break and greeted, “We're back […]
