ALBBAA starts the 2025 Best Fish Photo Competition
Recreational Fishing in Alabama’s Black Belt Some of the top spots for recreational fishing in the U.S. can be found in Alabama’s Black Belt region. Anglers flock to Lake Eufola in hopes of landing trophy bass, while others seek out catfish and bluegills in the Tonbigby and Black Warrior rivers. Then there are those who […]
ALFA supports Glover in the Senate District 34 competition
Rusty Glover, a former Senate majority whip, is receiving notable backing from the Alabama Farmers Federation as he seeks to re-enter the state legislature after nearly eight years away. The Mobile native aims for the Senate District 34 seat, which he vacated in 2018. Previously, Glover served Mobile in both the House and the State […]
Chili Competition and Championship on Route 66
Flagstaff Chile Association’s Annual Cook-Off Since 1988, the Flagstaff Chile Association has organized its Route 66 Regional Chile Cook-Off. Participants competing in the Red, Green, and Vegetarian categories have a chance to advance to Arizona’s annual Chili Cook-Off, held right here in Flagstaff. Imagine enjoying a beautiful summer day in Flagstaff, tasting some of the […]
An extra boost: Alabama soldier discovers strength in leadership at Best Warrior Competition
Sweat trickles down as US military SPC. Jaden Hughes looks down a worn path in a military reservation in Maryland. It’s quite a distance from his home—over 800 miles, in fact. The rising sun brings increased humidity and heat, yet he isn’t alone. Alongside him are 13 other competitors from National Guard organizations across the […]
Sen. Britt spearheads GOP effort to repeal Biden’s PLA rule due to worries about expenses and competition.
Sen. Katie Britt Leads Republican Charge Against PLA Mandate Senator Katie Britt from Alabama is at the forefront of a new Republican initiative aimed at overturning rules from the Biden administration that require Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for large federal construction projects. Britt, along with 20 other Republican senators, has sent a letter to President […]
2024 Bands Competition
2024 Nickel Picnic and the Band BattleGraham County Fairgrounds, July 13, 2024$5 admission The 20th Annual Double R Communication Battle of the Band is scheduled for Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at the Graham County Fairgrounds. The festivities kick off at 11:00 AM. The first band will perform at noon, with new acts taking the stage […]
Trump’s Energy Plan Could Assist the US in Outpacing China in Key Technology Competition, According to Oil Industry Leader
President Biden has imposed tighter regulations on the oil and gas sector, a stark contrast to former President Trump, who actively defended these industries. Somers noted the differing impacts of their policies on energy and expressed that reforms are essential for the U.S. to outpace China in artificial intelligence and handle domestic energy challenges. “If […]
Sloss.Tech’s first pitch competition boosts the startup community in the Southeast
The southeastern tech scene recently made a name for itself with the inaugural Sloss.Tech Ideas Pitch Competition held in June. This event was a collaborative effort involving Techbirmingham, The Regions Foundation, and Sloss.tech, aiming to address a noticeable void in the region’s tech gatherings. “Most major tech conferences have pitch competitions, but we realized this […]
Competition heats up for Alabama Secretary of State in 2026, with Dobson leading in fundraising.
Alabama Secretary of State Race Heats Up Last week, the race for the Secretary of State in Alabama became more competitive with the entry of former Congressional candidate Karolene Dobson, who will challenge Andrew Sorrell, who previously had no opponents. Currently, Sorrell holds the position of state auditor and reported having $313,869.57 in cash as […]
Tennessee Lookout earns 14 awards in state press competition
The Tennessee Silhouette Checkout recently achieved notable recognition, taking home 14 awards during the 2025 University of Tennessee Press Association Contest. This event, which highlights the best in journalism, included entries from 71 different news organizations. The awards were announced at the Tri-State Press Convention held in Memphis on Saturday. Out of 1,113 submissions, Sam […]