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 […]

Walker County Public Lake to undergo renovation project

Major Renovation Projects Announced for Public Lake in Walker County On Thursday, state and local officials gathered to unveil significant renovation plans for Public Lake in Walker County, Jasper, aimed at boosting recreational opportunities and community engagement at this beloved outdoor spot. The upgrades will feature improvements to the entrance roads and parking areas, restrooms, […]

Mike Lee Withdraws Support for Public Land Sale Clause in BBB Following Criticism

Senator Lee Withdraws Land Sales Provision from Tax Bill Utah Senator Mike Lee, a Republican, announced the removal of a contentious federal land sales provision from his proposed tax bill following significant public and political pushback. He shared this decision in a tweet on Saturday. Lee explained that due to stringent regulations surrounding the budget […]

Simpson presents a bill to expand capital murder laws in reaction to public shootings

House Bill 20 Introduced in Alabama to Address Capital Murder Charges State Representative Matt Simpson from Daphne has officially introduced House Bill 20, during a press conference in Fairhope featuring local law enforcement leaders. He shared this announcement on Facebook, mentioning key figures like Sheriff Hos Mack and Mobile District Attorney Keith Blackwood. Simpson outlined […]

Sedona discusses banning exotic animals in public following abuse case

Sedona (azfamily) – The city of Sedona is debating the possibility of a ban on exotic animals such as snakes, lizards and spiders in public places. Vendors use the animals as tourist attractions in the city. The debate follows an animal cruelty case in which police seized dozens of these animals, found in horrifying conditions, […]

Yuma County Announces Public Hearings on Tax Increases

Open Audio Article Player Yuma County Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media All interested citizens are invited to attend a scheduled tax hike hearing at 9am on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9am on the Superintendent’s Audit Committee on 198 S. Main Street, Yuma, Arizona. In accordance with […]