Education Board takes steps to update old school counseling program

Alabama State Board of Education Revises School Counseling Standards For the first time in over two decades, the Alabama State Board of Education is updating its school counseling standards, which have changed a lot since the last approval. There have been attempts to modernize the plan before, but those efforts didn’t lead to a formal […]
Jon Stewart Takes a Dig at Chuck Schumer for Shutdown Communication

John Stewart Critiques Chuck Schumer’s Joke Amid Government Shutdown On Monday night, Comedy Central host John Stewart called out New York Senator Chuck Schumer for a comment he made during a press conference regarding the recent government shutdown. The federal government officially began its shutdown at 12:01 AM on October 1, following the Senate’s inability […]
Nine-year-old takes first place in the 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest.

Young Angler Wins Fish Contest Finn Retenberry, a nine-year-old student from Sweet Water School, has claimed victory in the Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association’s 2025 Best Fish Contest, as announced on Monday. The association shared a heartwarming story from Finn’s family: “It’s perfect for fourth graders who call their grandfather ‘fishing fins’,” the family mentioned. […]
Seven Points: Overseas expenses and healthcare for undocumented immigrants contribute to the shutdown; Reed justifies actions in Montgomery while Ivey takes initiative; and more…

News Brief 7. In a development that doesn’t shock many, a recent audit revealed that Greene County Sheriff Jonathan Benison mismanaged nearly $5 million from the county’s bingo operations. This includes around $4.97 million in undocumented payments and more than $5 million that appears to have been inappropriately allocated to employees and consultants. 6. Paul […]
Media Takes Steps to Manage Response to Jay Jones Scandal That Could Impact Democrats in Virginia Election

Legacy Press is rallying around Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, a Democrat, following the emergence of a text message that could seriously impact his campaign. Major news outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Bloomberg have chosen to overlook the troubling private message and other scandals, which include allegations of […]
Man Takes His Own Life a Day After Being Found Guilty of Murdering His Wife, Authorities Report

New Jersey Man Commits Suicide After Murder Conviction A New Jersey man took his own life the day after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife in 2021, according to officials. Authorities found Shaun Lichtfass unresponsive in his cell at the Camden County Correctional Facility at approximately 11:18 p.m. on September 19 during […]
Trump Administration Takes Action Against 5 People and an Organization Linked to Iran’s Nuclear Program

UN Imposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Nuclear Program The United Nations has escalated its efforts against Iran’s nuclear program with a new set of sanctions announced on Wednesday. This follows earlier measures instituted by the UN last week. The latest sanctions target five individuals and technology firms linked to Iran’s Defense Innovation Research Institute, which […]
Trump Takes a Stand Against Autism While Liberal Media Dismisses Recent Findings

Addressing Autism: New Initiatives Announced It’s truly heart-wrenching to see families grapple with a child impacted by severe autism. President Donald Trump has shared his deep empathy for mothers facing this challenging experience. During a press conference on September 22, he highlighted new approaches aimed at uncovering both the origins and treatments for autism in […]
Justice Department takes legal action against California and other states for refusing to share voter rolls

Justice Department Sues California Secretary of State Over Voter Roll Compliance The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, claiming she has failed to provide the state’s voter registration rolls. This, they allege, obstructs federal officials from ensuring that state elections comply with federal regulations and safeguards […]
Teen from Enterprise takes top prize in Alabama Black Belt photography competition

A 14-year-old from Enterprise has won the Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association’s 2025 Road Trip Photo Contest. Lucas Garrard, a freshman at Enterprise High School, learned about the contest through a local TV station in the Dothan area and decided to enter. “I noticed two of her teammates heading toward the field,” Garrard said. “It […]