Governor Ivey reveals $25.9 million for Growing Alabama initiatives

Alabama Governor Announces Funding for Economic Development Governor Kay Ivey shared on Monday, during her address to the Alabama Economic Development Association, that over $25.9 million has been allocated to bolster economic initiatives across 15 communities in Alabama. This move is part of the state’s ongoing commitment to long-term job creation and site preparation. The […]

‘There’s an Overwhelming Stench in Town, and Residents Are Growing Tired of It’

Odor Problem in Ogden, Utah Residents of Ogden and South Ogden, Utah, are expressing their distress over a strong, unpleasant smell emanating from abandoned meat packing facilities. They are calling on city officials to take action. On Tuesday, investigators entered the building and found a significant amount of spoiled meat, as noted by Ogden Fire […]

Decatur Councilman Billy Jackson runs for mayor, adding to the growing list of candidates.

Longtime Decatur City Councilman Billy Jackson has officially kicked off his campaign for mayor, joining a growing field ahead of the local elections in August 2025. Having represented District 1 since 1996, Jackson is the longest-serving member of the Decatur City Council. He’s a Decatur native, graduated from Austin High School and Alabama A&M University. […]

Addressing the growing danger of antisemitism: The importance of standing together

Reflections on Recent Anti-Semitic Attacks On October 7th, 2023, an event unfolded that resonated far beyond its immediate location. The impact of the deadliest terrorist assaults in Israel’s history sent shockwaves across the globe, touching even our own communities. While the Jewish community has faced persecution for centuries, many Jewish Americans are now grappling with […]

Tennessee, Southeast lag nation in energy efficiency ahead of growing energy demand • Tennessee Lookout

NASHVILLE – The Southeast utility company lags behind the national energy efficiency average, with Tennessee’s relatively low energy savings being partially responsible. New Report. A report exploring energy efficiency in the southeastern, published in January by Southern Alliance Forklean Energy, compares energy saved by utility through efficiency measurements to energy sold by that utility, and […]