Ed Packard, veteran Alabama elections official and expert, passes away at 57

Ed Packard Passes Away at 57 Ed Packard retired from the Alabama Secretary’s Office in December 2021, wrapping up nearly 25 years in the realm of state elections. He has died at the age of 57, with arrangements forthcoming. In 1996, Packard became the first person in the country to receive a Master of Public […]

Veteran Grand Canyon Lodge staff member aims to restore missing artworks

North Rim Waiter’s Efforts to Preserve Grand Canyon Lodge Artwork After losing his job due to the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire at Grand Canyon National Park in July, North Rim waiter Matthew Marciano is focusing on documenting the historic artwork that was housed within the Grand Canyon Lodge. Having worked at the lodge for over […]

Veteran Democratic Donor Supports Black GOP Candidate Following Racist Incident

Support for Winsome Earle-Sears Amid Racist Attacks A prominent Democratic donor has come out in support of Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, following racist remarks directed at Black GOP candidates during a protest on August 21. Robert Johnson, who co-founded Black Entertainment Television (BET) and chairs the RLJ Companies, has contributed $500,000 to […]

Senate meeting in Alabama examines new treatments for PTSD and the veteran suicide issue

National Discussion on Veterans’ Mental Health in Alabama On Friday, Montevallo, Alabama, will be a focal point in the national dialogue around veterans’ mental health. Scheduled for 11 am, Liberty Hall at American Village will host a hearing for the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, titled “Separating Facts from Fiction: An Exploration of Alternative Therapy for […]

Housing Authority announces 98% occupancy and looks for partners in veteran programs

This article summarizes key points from a recent meeting held by the Nogales Housing Authority on July 2, 2025, where they discussed ongoing efforts to meet housing needs in the community, particularly for veterans. During the session, the director shared that public housing occupancy has reached an impressive 98%. This increase followed three new moves, […]