Local town in West Tennessee allows CoreCivic to manage immigration detention center following a tumultuous meeting
Mason, Tennessee Approves Immigration Detention Facility Contract In a tense Mason Board meeting on Tuesday, officials embraced a contract with Corecivic to transform the former West Tennessee detention facility into an immigration detention center. This decision has stirred strong emotions among residents and local officials alike. The meeting, called by Mayor Eddie Nayman and the […]
Decatur City Council gives the green light for the expansion of the North Alabama STEM Center.
Decatur City Council Approves Major Museum Expansion The Decatur City Council voted four to one to partner with the Museum of Culinary Natural Sciences for a significant expansion that will nearly double the museum’s size and designate it as a state-recognized North Alabama STEM Center. This project, supported by a $9.5 million state budget during […]
Sunrise Re-entry and Preventative Center holds its opening ceremony
Community Initiative in Graham County In Graham County, a collective effort is underway to address minor drug offenses through re-entry and prevention centers. This initiative aims to assist individuals arrested on minor drug charges, bringing a supportive framework around them. Funding has been a mix of donations for facility improvements, grants for program operations, and […]
Golden Dome takes center stage at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville
Space and Missile Defense Symposium Highlights The Space and Missile Defense Symposium is currently celebrating its 28th year at the von Braun Center, bringing together over 7,000 leaders from the military, government, and industry from across the globe. This year’s event has sparked lively discussions, particularly around the Golden Dome concept, alongside a diverse lineup […]
Nick and Terry Saban launch construction on The Saban Center, a new education and arts facility in Tuscaloosa with a statewide influence
Governor Kay Ivey, along with famous Alabama Crimson Tide football coaches Nick and Terry Saban, along with local officials and sponsors, took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Saban Center on Wednesday morning. The event expanded into community celebrations at the Tuscaloosa River Market, co-hosted by the city and the Saban Center. Speakers at […]
Yavapai County’s behavioral health center faces negligence allegations. Get to know some of its residents.
Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center: A Complex Reality The Mingus Mountain You Street Center (MMYTC) in Yavapai County provides a home for around 100 girls aged 12 to 17. The executive director has revealed that over half of these girls had previously been sold or traded for sex before arriving at the center. Inside the […]
When the Grand Canyon Was a Center for Evolution
The Grand Canyon’s Role in Evolution The Grand Canyon, a landmark well-known across the United States, boasts a history that stretches back nearly 2 billion years. This impressive natural wonder offers plenty to admire, but one particularly fascinating aspect pertains to its environment, which was conducive to rapid evolutionary changes. After its initial formation, the […]
Bessemer city officials are in conflict with residents regarding the plan for a large data center.
Concerns Over Data Center Proposal in Bessemer, Alabama The increasing demand for AI technology has led to a need for specialized data centers that support the high-performance computing essential for machine learning. These facilities are crucial for the expanding AI landscape, but they come with significant environmental and energy costs that residents in Bessemer, Alabama, […]
New Extended Hour On-Site Child Care Center for County Employees Opens in Maricopa County
New Childcare Center Opens for Maricopa County Employees in Phoenix A unique partnership provides county employees and their families with access to childcare more than 12 hours a day. Lake Oswego, Oregon, August 4, 2025 – Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a new childcare center by Maricopa County, which […]
Senate honors 65 years of Marshall Space Flight Center
US Senate Celebrates 65th Anniversary of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center On Wednesday, the US Senate passed a resolution unanimously. This initiative, put forward by Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville from Alabama, commemorates the 65th anniversary of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) located in Huntsville. Established in 1960 amidst the space race between […]