Southern Arizona fights against drug smuggling even with a decline in migrant crossings
Local Perspectives on Immigration and Border Policy in Arizona The ongoing situation at the US-Mexico border is a common theme in national news, yet in southern Arizona, life remains challenging amid swirling red desert dust. Local leaders grapple daily with the complexities of community safety versus the broader national conversation on migration. Kathleen Wynn, the […]
Southern Research celebrates the opening of a $98 million biotech facility in Alabama
On August 12, the grand opening of a new biotechnology center was celebrated, marking a significant development for Southern Research. This facility is set to double the lab capacity of the organization, enhancing its capability to fight chronic diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. The center, valued at $98 million, represents a renewed commitment from Southern […]
Environmental organizations give “Southern Exposure” films to Birmingham Public Library.
Southern Exposure Documentary Series Donated to Libraries The Alabama Rivers Alliance and Black Warrior River Keeper, both dedicated to protecting Alabama’s waterways, have donated copies of the “Southern Exposure” documentary series to all 17 branches of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL). This film series, produced over six summer weeks, aims to highlight remarkable individuals and […]
Southern Research launches $98 million biotechnology facility, enhancing vital research efforts.
New Biotechnology Center Opens in Birmingham On Tuesday, Alabama celebrated a significant advancement in the realm of science and economy with the inauguration of a $98 million biotechnology center. This project is quite transformative, effectively doubling the lab capabilities of the organization and enhancing efforts against chronic and infectious diseases as well as cancer. Situated […]
Regions CEO John Turner appointed to Southern Company’s Board of Directors
Southern Company Elects John Turner Jr. to Board of Directors Southern Company has announced the election of John M. Turner Jr. to its board of directors, effective September 1. Turner is the chairman, president, and CEO of a regional financial corporation based in Alabama. Chris Womack, the chairman and CEO of Southern Company, expressed enthusiasm […]
Authorities Capture Notorious Sinaloa Cartel Leader at Southern Border
Top Cartel Leader Captured at US-Mexico Border The Trump administration has successfully apprehended a major cartel leader at the US-Mexico border, someone who had been evading US authorities for nearly three decades. On Friday, federal immigration officials detained Jaime Rene Juereca Casavantes, the longstanding head of the Sinaloa cartel. This operation was announced by the […]
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces in an $85 billion agreement to create the first transcontinental railroad in America.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have reached a significant merger agreement aimed at creating the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. The merger will combine the two freight rail giants’ coast-to-coast operations, forming a cohesive 50,000-mile network that spans 43 states. This new system will connect approximately 100 ports, tap into 10 international interchanges, […]
“I’m Really Happy”: Latinos Near Southern Border Celebrate Trump’s Enforcement Measures
Many Hispanic Americans along the US-Mexico border have shown significant support for President Donald Trump’s approach to immigration enforcement, insisting that he delivered what they expected when they voted for him. In the recent 2024 presidential election, Trump successfully flipped several border counties that hadn’t backed a Republican candidate for many years—some, in fact, for […]
A fresh approach to restoring jaguars in Southern Arizona
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Arrest made after a woman was abducted and a man was killed in southern Arizona
Kochise County, Arizona Authorities have announced that the man they were searching for in connection with a murder and abduction case in southern Arizona is now in custody. The suspect, 37-year-old Lynn Prairie Rocca, was booked into county jail around 1 PM on Saturday. The effort to locate Rocca began on Friday night after he […]