Governor Ivey introduces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as an honorary ALEA trooper.

Introduction of Vaquito, Alabama’s Work Zone Safety Dog Governor Ivey recently introduced the newest member of Alabama’s law enforcement agency, Vaquito, known as The Work Zone Safety Dog. This announcement came on a Monday, with Vaquito taking the office oath and being officially sworn in as an honorary Areatrooper in a ceremony at the Alabama […]

Trump Introduces Fresh Tariffs on Six Nations

Trump Announces New Tariffs on Additional Countries President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that new tariffs would be implemented targeting six more trading partners. Starting on August 1, the U.S. will impose 30% tariffs on Algeria, Libya, and Iraq; 25% on Brunei and Moldova; and 20% on the Philippines. This comes after Trump’s earlier announcement […]

Safford Library Introduces “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program

(Safford, Arizona) – The Safford City-Graham County Library is inviting everyone, regardless of age, to join the Summer 2025 Reading Program starting Monday, June 2nd. This year’s theme, Color Our World, embraces creativity and presents a range of free activities aimed at encouraging the community to read, learn, and connect all summer long. “Summer reading […]

Birmingham tourism hits a record $2.57 billion as GBCVB introduces the Tourism Hall of Fame, with Waggoner as the first honoree.

During National Travel & Tourism Week, the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) announced that tourism in Jefferson County generated an impressive $25.7 billion in 2024, with a significant economic impact of $2.57 billion. This announcement was made at the GBCVB’s annual luncheon, where leaders discussed the strengths of Birmingham’s tourism sector. They noted […]

Alabama introduces law to safeguard conversations between doctors and patients

New Law Enhances Physician-Patient Communication Recent legislation signed by Gov. Kay Ivey is designed to improve the relationship between physicians and patients by enabling open discussions about medical costs and treatment choices. The law, known as SB43, was sponsored by state Sen. Tim Melson (R Salt) and will take effect on October 1, 2025. The […]

Kickstand Kafé Introduces Coffee-Inspired Happy Hour in Downtown Flagstaff

Kickstand’s Happy Hour runs daily from 3 to 6pm with both drinks and food specials. Kickstand Kafé is a longtime local hangout for coffee lovers in Flagstaff, offering a fresher reason to last a little longer in the afternoon. A new happy hour menu featuring coffee-inspired cocktails, local brews and a variety of small bits. […]

Dem Wisconsin Gov Introduces Bill Replacing The Word ‘Mother’ With ‘Inseminated Person’

Democrat Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers faced charges of mother violation and elimination after introducing a bill in which the word “mother” was replaced with the phrase “inseeded person.” 1,917 pages of invoice It was introduced Tuesday by the Wisconsin Senators’ Joint Finance Committee and included Evers’ budget recommendations for the 2025-2027 fiscal period. Amendments to […]