Residents of Alabama urged to take part in City Hall selfie day and the upcoming local elections
On August 12, 2025, residents of Alabama are encouraged to join in the fun of City Hall Selfie Day, part of a lively national tradition! This event, started by a professional group called Local Government Leaders (ELGL), invites people to take selfies in front of their local city halls. It serves as a way to […]
Steve Flowers: The 2026 race for Lt. Governor could depend on local connections.
Upcoming Alabama Lieutenant Governor Race As highlighted recently, the race for Lieutenant Governor in Alabama is shaping up to be quite competitive. Both candidates are well-known figures in state politics, aiming to secure a secondary constitutional office. Secretary of State Wes Allen and Secretary of Agriculture Rick Pate are the primary contenders. It’s challenging to […]
The 2026 race for lieutenant governor could depend on local relationships.
Upcoming Lieutenant Governor Race in Alabama As highlighted last week, the upcoming race for Lieutenant Governor is shaping up to be quite competitive. It features two well-known officials vying for another constitutional office. Secretary of State Wes Allen and Secretary of Agriculture Rick Pate are the main candidates in this tight contest. Honestly, it’s really […]
No-cost environmental assistance for local properties
Yavapai County Offers Free Environmental Testing for Properties The Yavapai County Development Services Department is actively seeking properties throughout the county to provide complimentary environmental testing. This initiative focuses on assessing vacant, unused, or abandoned buildings and land within the undeveloped regions of Yavapai County. The aim is to prepare these sites for new purposes. […]
Local Media Expert Leaves Paper for Major Rival
Eric Wemple Leaving Washington Post for New Role On Wednesday, Eric Wemple announced via social media that he will be departing from the Washington Post after 14 years. He’s set to accept an offer for a new position at the New York Times, where he will focus on Washington media in the business section starting […]
Tuberville explains his approach to local leaders: ‘Authority is returning to the states’
Tuberville Addresses Local Leaders at Summit in Tuscaloosa U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville engaged with over 130 local leaders during the second annual “Local Acquisition Local, Keep Local” summit held in Tuscaloosa on Monday. Mayor Walt Maddox of Tuscaloosa, who previously ran for governor as a Democrat in 2018, expressed his strong support for Tuberville. “I, […]
North Rim of the Grand Canyon Hit Hard by Wildfire: Local Businesses Face Challenges
North Rim Affected by Catastrophic Wildfire On July 4th, a wildfire ignited by a lightning strike in Grand Canyon National Park has caused significant damage, destroying over 70 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. The blaze has scorched more than 13,600 acres, with only 18% contained by July 21st. The ongoing fire poses a […]
Alabama Democrats appoint county leaders in every county as part of a local grassroots effort.
Recently, Alabama Democrats have made strides by appointing county chairs in all 67 counties of the state. Party leaders view this as a significant step in their ongoing efforts to revitalize the organization through local outreach, as shared by a report. The initiative aims to enhance coordination and support for leaders at the county level. […]
Tennessee and local governments will waive sales taxes on a $4.5 billion nuclear plant
Tennessee’s Nuclear Energy Developments Spark Debate In June 2025, Governor Bill Lee visited Paris and met with officials from Orano. The company had previously announced in September 2024 its intention to establish a multi-billion dollar uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge. Tennessee officials had initially welcomed the contracts for uranium enrichment facilities in 2024, but […]
Local man passes away at resort on Sunday evening
Incident at Los Abrigados Resort On Sunday, July 20th, at around 5:50 PM, officials from the Sedona Police Station responded to a distress call from a man struggling to breathe at 160 Portal Lane, within the Los Abrigados Resort & Spa. Upon their arrival, Sedona Fire personnel were already attending to two unresponsive men. They […]