Tuba City Elementary School names new winners in four-pageant competition

Tuba City Elementary School Pageants Showcase New Royalty On September 13th, Tuba City Elementary School (TCES) hosted four pageants, where new royalty was crowned for the 2025-2026 period. It’s always interesting to witness how much effort goes into these events. Paulita Whitesinger, formerly known as Miss Little Warrior, now holds the title of Princess at […]
Teen from Enterprise takes top prize in Alabama Black Belt photography competition

A 14-year-old from Enterprise has won the Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association’s 2025 Road Trip Photo Contest. Lucas Garrard, a freshman at Enterprise High School, learned about the contest through a local TV station in the Dothan area and decided to enter. “I noticed two of her teammates heading toward the field,” Garrard said. “It […]
JAMES ERWIN: ‘Effective Altruists’ Prefer China’s Success in the AI Competition

The United States appears to have a slight edge in the ongoing competition for artificial intelligence supremacy over China. President Trump is focused on boosting domestic microchip and energy production, aiming to position the U.S. as a leader in AI technology. However, some argue that this ambition could backfire, potentially undermining the advantages that advanced […]
Cross Country team takes part in inaugural competition

Sedona Red Rock High School Cross-Country Team Competes for the First Time The Sedona Red Rock High School cross-country team participated in their inaugural competition on Saturday, August 30, at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff. During practice on August 26, Coach Cody McKessen mentioned that the team had five athletes signed up, with two more expected […]
The upcoming U.S. Senate vacancy will attract significant competition.

2026 Election Year in Alabama There’s no doubt that the 2026 election year is shaping up to be significant for Alabama politics. At the forefront is the race for Coach Tuberville’s US Senate seat. To secure this seat, just like in many Senate races across the country, having financial backing is crucial. Personal wealth plays […]
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 […]