6+ hour, 55+ min ago   (358+ words) U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been named a “Federal Champion” by the American Flood Coalition for her work supporting flood resilience, disaster preparedness and water forecasting programs in Alabama and nationwide. The nonpartisan coalition announced the recognition Thursday, making Britt the…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (52+ words) Across Connecticut and the country, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies took place, including in Madison on Friday afternoon as local heroes lost in the attacks were honored. Across Connecticut and the country, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies took place, including in Madison on Friday afternoon as…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (368+ words) MONTGOMERY TWP. — The Montgomery Township Police Benevolent Association has launched a new fundraiser in memory of Sgt. Lee A. Wagner, with all proceeds from merchandise sales going directly to his family. The association announced the opening of a special online…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (387+ words) U.S. Army officer Crawford Outland has taken command of the soldiers entrusted with guarding one of the nation’s most sacred military memorials. First Lt. James Crawford Outland has taken over as Commander of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (378+ words) Alabama National Cemetery will hear the sound of live Taps every day throughout September as a Samford University professor leads a monthlong effort honoring the veterans buried there. Matt Burford, a Samford alumnus and adjunct professor, organized “30 Days of Real…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (588+ words) Since the 1960s, the celebration of Labor Day in Alabama has changed. It is still observed on the first Monday in September, which falls on September 7 this year. It has expanded into “Labor Day Weekend,” with activities and off-time often starting…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (584+ words) After serving in Iraq and experiencing the uncertainty that can come with leaving the military, Ashlie Combs found a new mission back home in Alabama — helping other veterans navigate challenges of their own. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recognized Combs,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (178+ words) FLORENCE, Wis. -- The Florence County Historical Society's annual raffle drawing will take place Friday at the museum, with a variety of locally made and donated prizes up for grabs. The raffle features an impressive collection of handmade and locally donated…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (347+ words) Following the death of Dolly Parton on Aug. 25 at the age of 80, Gov. Kay Ivey is remembering the “American treasure” for a legacy that extends far beyond her music and continues to reach thousands of Alabama children each month. Parton’s…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (435+ words) A great share of the knowledge of how to win conservative Republican campaigns was lost this weekend. Joey Sanders, 65, passed away peacefully at his Vestavia Hills home Sunday evening following a battle with cancer. Sanders was a native of Greenville,…...