Bessemer City Council agrees to include data centers in industrial zoning plans.
Bessemer City Council Approves Data Center Development The Bessemer City Council unanimously voted 6-0 on Monday evening to greenlight a rezoning ordinance that paves the way for an extensive data center project, known as Project Marvel, along Rock Mountain Lake Road and for future developments of a similar nature. This ordinance modifies Bessemer’s zoning regulations, […]
Dr. Ken Bodiford shares his retirement plans after 32 years as the Director of Bands at Jax State.
Dr. Kenneth G. Bodford, who has been pivotal in shaping Jacksonville State’s Marching Southerns, announced on January 1, 2026, his intention to resign at the end of the current season. When Bodford returned to Jacksonville State in 1994, he took the helm of a band consisting of around 120 members. Over the past 30 years, […]
Trump plans to utilize urban areas as military practice sites. Is this permitted?
Trump Warns Military of Possible Conflict with Citizens On Tuesday, President Trump cautioned top military officials that he might engage in “war” with American citizens, signaling a significant increase in the ongoing legal dispute surrounding the deployment of troops on U.S. streets. In a speech at Quantico, Virginia, he remarked: “What they did in San […]
Trump plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon, promises ‘Complete Strength’
Trump’s Announcement to Deploy Troops to Portland PORTLAND, Oregon – President Donald Trump announced plans to send troops to Portland on Saturday morning. In a brief statement on his social media platform, Trump indicated that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Heggs would be deploying military personnel to Oregon’s largest city. He did not clarify what […]
Trump Plans to Release Amelia Earhart Documents
Trump Orders Release of Amelia Earhart Records On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that he would direct his administration to “declassify and release” all government documents related to Amelia Earhart, the trailblazing aviator who vanished during a flight over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. Earhart made history in 1932 as the first woman—and only the […]
Trump administration plans to remove protections for three turtle species in Alabama that resemble others.
Changes in Endangered Species Protections The Endangered Species Act of 1973 allows for certain species that aren’t classified as “endangered” to still be recognized as “threatened” due to their similarities to species that are actually considered at risk. This classification, known as “appearance” status, is intended to aid the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) […]
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal Talks About Plans to Address Comey Indictment
Blumenthal Calls for Accountability Following Comey Charges On MSNBC Thursday, Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, expressed his commitment to pursue accountability for former FBI director James Comey, who was charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on two out of three counts. Blumenthal stated he plans to take action in various forums, including […]
Meta plans to grow its Montgomery data center, increasing local investments to $1.5 billion.
Meta to Expand Montgomery Data Center On Tuesday, Meta, the company behind social media giant Facebook, revealed its intention to invest in two new buildings at the Montgomery Data Center. This move will bring the total investment in the Montgomery area to over $1.5 billion, significantly increasing the data center’s footprint by nearly 1.3 million […]
Rigged Report by National Academies Intends to Undermine Trump’s Energy Plans
National Academy of Sciences Reviews Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has released a review concerning the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) claims about the dangers of greenhouse gases. Many might have seen this result coming. The NAS’s report not only reaffirms the EPA’s 2009 findings but also suggests that the evidence […]
Yavapai County Introduces Strategic and Facilities Master Plans at First State of the County Event
Yavapai County Hosts First State of the County Event On September 16, 2025, over 400 residents and business leaders gathered for Yavapai County’s inaugural State of the County event. Held at the Findrate Yota Centre, this gathering showcased county leaders’ focus on future planning and responsible financial practices. The day also featured a successful business […]