Adams’ Departure Tightens NYC Mayoral Contest, Yet Cuomo Remains Far Behind Socialist Mamdani in New Survey
Cuomo Trails in Mayoral Race but Gains Ground Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo is making headway in the New York mayoral race, though Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani is still ahead, per a Quinnipiac University poll released on Thursday. Mamdani, who secured the Democratic primary in June, commands 46% of likely voter support, while Cuomo […]
Nine-year-old takes first place in the 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest.
Young Angler Wins Fish Contest Finn Retenberry, a nine-year-old student from Sweet Water School, has claimed victory in the Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association’s 2025 Best Fish Contest, as announced on Monday. The association shared a heartwarming story from Finn’s family: “It’s perfect for fourth graders who call their grandfather ‘fishing fins’,” the family mentioned. […]
Wesley Hunt Disrupts Tough Texas Senate Contest
Wesley Hunt Challenges John Cornyn in Texas Senate Race Texas Representative Wesley Hunt is shaking things up in the Senate race, creating tension for incumbent Senator John Cornyn’s reelection efforts. Hunt, a Republican in the House for two terms, has officially entered the Senate primary following months of speculation about whether lawmakers from the Houston […]
Experienced politician will contest Kenneth Mejia for Los Angeles city controller.
Isador Hall Challenges Kenneth Mejia in Controller Race Former Compton City Council member and state legislator Isador Hall has officially kicked off his campaign to run against Los Angeles city controller Kenneth Mejia. Mejia, who brought a fresh energy to the normally stable controller position during the 2022 elections, recently declared his intention to seek […]
Yavapai County Organizes a Contest for Library Card Designs
Yavapai County Library District Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month This September marks Library Card Sign-Up Month at the Yavapai County Free Library District (YCFLD). To commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary, the library is hosting a special Library Card Design Contest. Residents of Yavapai County, age 5 and older, are invited to showcase their creativity by designing […]
Alabama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat will be a significant contest.
It’s clear that Alabama politics is gearing up for a significant 2026 election, with the main focus being Coach Tuberville’s US Senate seat. To win this seat, much like others across the country, candidates need substantial campaign funding. Having sufficient personal funds is crucial in this endeavor, which is why it’s often labeled a “billionaire […]
A student from Enterprise High School triumphs in the Road Trip Photo Contest.
Young Photographer Wins Alabama Road Trip Photo Contest Lucas Garrard, a 14-year-old freshman at Enterprise High School, discovered the Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association’s 2025 Road Trip Photo Contest through a local Dothan TV station. Excited about the opportunity, he grabbed his camera and headed to his sister’s travel softball tournament at Lagoon Park in […]
Tennessee state senator admits no contest to minor DUI charge
Sen. Ken Yager, a Republican from Kingston, entered a guilty plea on August 11, 2025, for a DUI charge stemming from an incident in late 2024 in Georgia. Yager, 78, who holds the position of Senate Republican Caucus chair, was arrested in December 2024 for multiple offenses following a drunk driving incident on Jekyll Island, […]
Black Belt anglers are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest.
A statewide photo contest is aimed at celebrating the excitement of fishing in Alabama’s black belt, inviting anglers of all ages to showcase their best catches for a chance to win awards. The Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association (Albbaa) has introduced the 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest, which runs from August 1st to September 30th. […]
Tech pitch contest winner receives $50,000 to expand creative startup
Wink Therapeutics Takes Grand Prize at Sloss.tech/Ideas Pitch Competition Wink Therapeutics, a biotech company based in Miramar, Florida, has been named the grand prize winner of the inaugural Sloss.tech/ideas Pitch Competition, taking home $50,000 during the three-day Sloss Tech Conference. The competition, supported by grants from the Regional Foundation, featured 16 finalists from the Southeast, […]