Twinkle Cavanaugh named by the Trump administration as the head of USDA rural development in Alabama.

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh has been officially appointed as the Director of Rural Development for Alabama by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a position announced by Secretary Brook Rollins on Tuesday. Cavanaugh has chaired the Alabama Public Service Commission since 2012, having first been elected state-wide in 2010. She achieved a record number of votes in […]
Casey Rogers named Deputy Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communication for the Alabama National Guard.

The Alabama State Guard has named Casey Rogers as the new vice-president for foreign affairs and strategic communications. Previously, Rogers headed foreign affairs for Governor Kay Ivey and now envisions her responsibilities in this new position. Major General David Prickett, an aide to the Alabama National Guard, noted Rogers’ vast experience in fostering strong partnerships […]
Cynthia Almond named the new President of the Alabama Public Service Commission

Appointment of Cynthia Lee Almond to Alabama Public Service Commission On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey appointed State Representative Cynthia Lee Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) as the chairman of the Alabama Public Service Commission, a role that became available following Twinkle Cavanaugh’s resignation in May. Cavanaugh is now serving as the state director for Alabama’s rural development at […]
Yavapai College Named Official Workforce Development Hub for Yavapai County through ARIZONA@WORK Partnership | Prescott Valley Times local news

Yabapai College is taking a major step in integrating local workforce and economic development, working with Yabapai County supervisors. Starting July 1st, Yabapi College will serve as the official one-stop operator and Title IB service provider under the Arizona @Work Statewide system. As part of this new integration, a One-Stop Center will open on Yabapi […]
Super Bowl Halftime Protester Arrested; Also Named ‘Victim’ In Shooting Case Involving Antonio Brown

In February, Los Angeles rapper Kendrick Lamar held a Super Bowl Lix halftime show, but it was 41-year-old protester Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu who stole some headlines. While Lamar was playing, Nantumbu took out the pro-Palestinian and Sudan flags on stage, pushing out the message “Sudan and Frigaza.” Previously, Nantumbu received an a Federal Judgment He […]
Crane’s Neomi Pharmes named 2025 Yuma County Teacher of the Year

Yuma, Arizona (Kyma, Kecy) – The math teacher at Crane Middle School is a Yuma County teacher this year in 2025. Neomi Pharmes received the highest honors on Thursday night at the 38th Annual Teacher of the Year Banquet held at the Yuma Civic Center. The event brought together hundreds of educators, community leaders and […]
Yavapai College Named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace | Prescott Valley Times local news

Prescott, Arizona (March 25, 2025) – Yabapi College was recognized nationally for its positive community-based culture when USA Today cited it as one of the “top workplaces of 2025” at the Celebration Summit in Las Vegas last week. The Top Workplace Award recognizes more than 1,500 organizations with over 150 employees, and exceptional people have […]
Yavapai College Named Top Workplace by USA Today

Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media Yabapai College has been recognized nationally for its positive, community-based culture USA TODAY We named it one of the “top workplaces of 2025” USA TODAY’S Celebration Summit was held in Las Vegas last week. Photo courtesy of Yavapai College The Top Workplace […]
E. Lynn Riordan named Sedona associate magistrate

The law west of Oak Creek is increasingly in the hands of the indigenous people of the Verde Valley, who are from the Verde Valley in Cottonwood, who was appointed as deputy magistrate of Sedona Magistrate Court by the Sedona City Council on March 25th. Mayor Anette Spickard said on March 27 that Riordan’s appointment […]
Sedona Named Among 10 Best Small Towns in the West

Sedona Named among the best small towns in the West by USA Today’s 10 Best, it ranked sixth on the prestigious 2025 list. The annual rankings celebrate small town destinations in the western United States, offering a triumphant blend of natural beauty, cultural depth and visitor charm. USA Today’s editors and readers evaluated the town […]