Temporary work release gave inmate opportunity for 8-day escape
PHOENIX — An inmate at Yavapai County's Camp Verde Correctional Facility was arrested Monday, more than a week after his escape. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, Trevor Trammell, 32, was taken back into custody last Thursday after failing to return to jail after a work release. He was re-detained last Thursday after failing […]
Stan McDonald resigns from Alabama Ethics Commission, remains ‘grateful for the opportunity’
On Wednesday, longtime Alabama politician Stan McDonald resigned from the Alabama State Ethics Commission after it was revealed he had donated to multiple Republican campaigns during his tenure as one of three commissioners. “After learning last week that some of my actions as a commissioner were likely prohibited by law, I have decided to resign […]
Watch: Katie Britt pauses hearing to congratulate Alabama, UConn basketball – ‘I’ll never miss an opportunity to say Roll Tide’
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has made no secret of the fact that she is a University of Alabama alumna. During her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, she noted the school's surprising run to the Final Four for the first time in school history. Britt also congratulated Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy on the University of Connecticut's […]
‘Illegal Men Took That Opportunity’: Family Of 12-Year-Old Brutally Murdered Calls For Tighter Border Security
The family of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by two migrants, told Fox News they are calling for increased border security in the wake of her death. The 12-year-old girl's mother, Alexis Nungaray, and grandfather, Kelvin Alvarenga, both appeared on “Hannity” to speak about the girl's recent death. Fox host […]
Caroleene Dobson: ‘There’s a lot of opportunity for a Republican to win’ Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
A Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District believes his party can win the support of many former Democrats in a hotly contested race. First-time political candidate Carolyn Dobson defeated former state Sen. Dick Brewbaker in a primary runoff election earlier this year to become the Republican candidate in […]
Alabama lawmakers have an opportunity to fix abortion laws. They won’t
Science and Alabama are often at odds. Nowhere is this more consistent and clearer than in the debate surrounding abortion. In the debate over abortion, our nation's laws and legislators routinely stray into the realm of flimsy biblical interpretation to legislate and impose their beliefs on the public. And usually science can make quantum leaps. […]
Arizona housing growth tees up opportunity for water investors
Written by Brett Jaspers, KJZZ Central Arizona is experiencing an economic boom, with more people, more housing, and more water needs. There are also long-term droughts, Less water will be purchased from the Central Arizona Project canal system.. I'm walking around the suburbs of Phoenix looking for a new bucket. Other parts of the state […]
Women’s Foundation of Alabama awards $1.2 million in grants to accelerate economic opportunity for women
As a leading voice and philanthropic force for women in Alabama, Alabama Women's Foundation We use the power of philanthropy, research, and policy advocacy to create systemic change for women, families, and the communities they call home. On Thursday, the Foundation announced 2023 grants totaling $1,205,724.00 to 46 programs and organizations in 44 Alabama-based counties […]
Ivey says Alabamians should have opportunity to vote on gaming this year
Gov. Kay Ivey appears to have chosen to take her side in the gaming controversy currently engulfing the state Legislature. Ivey told X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday that he wants Alabama voters to “have a say in the game” in the state. I think Alabamians want to have a say in the game and should […]
Ramaswamy Says GOP Has Opportunity To Own ‘Message Of National Unity’ As Dems Scramble With Biden As Nominee
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said Wednesday on Fox News that Republicans have an opportunity to internalize a “message of national unity” as Democrats contest President Biden as their nominee. Ramaswamy appeared on 'Hannity' to discuss recent rumor He could become the Democratic nominee to replace Biden because of the following reasons: Continuously Low […]