L&C’s beacon may be out, but A.M. Burton still shines as a guiding light
Burton and Marshall Keeble at the Nashville Christian Institute groundbreaking in 1942. In the spring of 2015, a reimagined Nashville skyline drew my attention to the Life & Casualty Tower, the first true skyscraper in the area. Built in 1957, it remained the tallest building in Tennessee until 1965. It was quite impressive, a shiny […]
Barry Moore shines a light on ‘Shutdown Schumer’ and ‘Holdup Hakeem’ – Democrats aim to ‘hurt the American people because of Donald Trump’
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) shared an update via social media regarding the government shutdown that began late Tuesday night. “Let’s be clear: it was the Democrats who shut down the government,” Moore stated. “In our House, we passed a seven-week continuing resolution. Republicans voted to keep the government running.” […]
US Attorney Berates Reporter for Questioning If Federal Charges in Charlotte Light Rail Murder Are ‘Showboating’
U.S. Attorney Denies Political Motives in Murder Case During a press conference on Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Las Ferguson of the Western District of North Carolina firmly rejected the notion that federal charges against the murderer of a Ukrainian refugee were politically motivated. The incident involved Iryna Zarutska, who was fatally attacked on August 22 while […]
US Attorney Still Considering Civil Rights Charges in Light Rail Murder Case
Possible Additional Charges for Ukrainian Refugee U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson for the Western District of North Carolina announced on Tuesday that Irina Zaltoska, a Ukrainian refugee, might face further charges. Zaltoska was involved in an incident on August 22nd when she was stabbed on a Charlotte Light Rail train by DeCarlos Brown, a man with […]
City Council Gives the Green Light to Rezoning for Lane Jensen’s Storage Unit Development by Morning Dove
A recent meeting of the Graham County Board of Supervisors, held on September 3, 2025, saw significant progress in land use planning with the approval of two notable rezoning requests aimed at fostering local development and addressing community needs. The board unanimously backed a rezoning request from Lane Jensen for two plots encompassing about 0.51 […]
James Spann: Light rain expected in parts of Alabama later today or tonight
Weather Update for Alabama This morning in Alabama, temperatures are comfortable, ranging from 58 to 65 degrees. It feels pretty nice for the end of August. Expect an increase in cloud cover as the day progresses, and there’s a chance of light rain this afternoon and into the evening. Humidity is low, so some areas […]
Birmingham City Council gives the green light to the final stage of the ‘Home for All’ initiative.
On Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council took a significant step forward with the “All Houses” Planning initiative, aimed at addressing homelessness in the area. As the final phase, a 14-person microshelter, along with an office, will be built at the Face Chapel Care Centre located in downtown Birmingham. When this plan was first unveiled in […]
Decatur City Council gives the green light for the expansion of the North Alabama STEM Center.
Decatur City Council Approves Major Museum Expansion The Decatur City Council voted four to one to partner with the Museum of Culinary Natural Sciences for a significant expansion that will nearly double the museum’s size and designate it as a state-recognized North Alabama STEM Center. This project, supported by a $9.5 million state budget during […]
County supervisor requests investigation of recorder after text messages come to light
Maricopa County Officials in Dispute Over Election Management Maricopa County Superintendent Steve Garraldo has requested Attorney General Chris Mays to investigate county recorder Justin Heap amid ongoing disputes over election oversight. Garraldo seeks an open inquiry regarding Heap, specifically questioning if he violated state laws about public meetings. This request follows reports that Heap allegedly […]
Light Up Navajo VI will provide power to 50 families in Cameron
Cameron, Arizona – A Mission to Bring Power Under the blazing 100-degree sun, a team of linemen is dedicated to one important task. The Light Up Navajo initiative, which began back in 2019, is currently in its sixth phase. This effort has brought together utility workers nationwide to provide electricity to Navajo homes. In Cameron, […]