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Four States Join National Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council to Address Child Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council (ECBAC) proudly announces the inclusion of Georgia, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and South Carolina as the newest members of its third...

Governor Ivey Praises Positive Results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit on One-Year Anniversary
MONTGOMERY – One year after the official launch of the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit, Governor Kay Ivey praised the successful combined law enforcement effort to address violent crime in the Montgomery area. “The results speak for...

Governor Ivey Announces $23.2 Million in SEEDS Grants to Boost Alabama’s Economic Growth
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that applications for the third round of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program will open on July 1, 2025, with a total of $23.2 million available to...

Governor Ivey Announces Appointment of Grace Jeter to Covington County Circuit Judgeship
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of Grace Jeter as Covington County Circuit Court Judge. “Grace Jeter comes to the bench with a strong background as a prosecutor with extensive courtroom experience,” said Governor...

Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama House District 63
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 63. This seat was previously held by Rep. Cynthia Lee Almond, who Governor Ivey recently appointed as the president of the...

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results July 21st
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: SFBS) is scheduled to announce earnings and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on July 21, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET. The news release will be...

Governor Ivey Invites Alabama Students to Join 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge on First Day of Summer
MONTGOMERY – On the first official day of summer, Governor Kay Ivey invited Alabama students to join her 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge and encouraged participation in Second Lady Usha Vance’s national reading challenge as well. “Our students...

DonutNV Franchisee Combines Entrepreneurial Spirit and Community Focus in North Alabama
ATHENS, AL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DonutNV is proud to welcome a new franchisee to the family. Josh and Cindy Garrett are passionate entrepreneurs embarking on an exciting journey to bring delicious treats and...

ATR Launches Free Logistics Program to Introduce Businesses to Cost-Effective, Secure ITAD Solutions in the Gulf Coast Region and Beyond
PENSACOLA, Fla., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR), a national leader in IT asset disposition (ITAD) and R2v3/RIOS certified electronics recycling, is excited to launch a limited-time complimentary logistics...

Carlos Alexandre Rozwadowski on Building a Real Estate Business That Lasts
Carlos Alexandre Rozwadowski shares how discipline, strategy, and leadership built one of the Southeast’s most enduring real estate brokerages COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a competitive real estate...

Governor Ivey Appoints Grayson Murray to Franklin County Commission Following Father’s Legacy
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the appointment of Grayson Murray to serve as Franklin County Commissioner for District 1, filling the vacancy left by the passing of his father, Commissioner Michael Murray. At just 20 years...

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Alabama Redistricting Case Opposing Request for Preclearance under the Voting Rights Act
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a Statement of Interest in the Alabama redistricting case, Milligan v. Allen, 2:21-cv-1530 (N.D. Ala.), opposing Plaintiffs’ request to have Alabama submit its future redistricting plans for...

Friedman Industries, Incorporated Joins Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes
Supports Friedman’s increased visibility in the capital markets and potential for increased trading volume Follows the Company’s transfer to Nasdaq listing in April 2025 Index inclusion effective June 30, 2025 LONGVIEW, Texas, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE...

Don Ruttenberg’s Birmingham Premier League Sets the Bar For Competitive & Inclusive Adult Soccer In Alabama
Led by Don-Allen Ruttenberg and with over 500 players, BPL continues to provide a stable, year-round platform for adult soccer in Mountain Brook, Alabama. BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Birmingham Premier...

Governor Ivey Appoints Laurie Hoyt to Baldwin County Circuit Judgeship
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of Laurie Hoyt to serve on the Baldwin County Circuit Court. “A longtime resident of Baldwin County, Judge Hoyt is well versed in the law, both criminal and civil,” said Governor...

Alabama Bail Bonds Welcomes Tyrese Brown as New Bail Bond Agent in Tuscaloosa
Alabama Bail Bonds is excited to welcome Tyrese Brown to the team as a new bail bond agent to help further serve the community. TUSCALOOSA, AL, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alabama Bail Bonds, a trusted and family-owned...

Lucas Rand, on Flag Day, has been endorsed by VFAF Veterans for America First for VA 11 Special Election June 28th 2025
Decorated Combat Veteran Lucas Rand, on Flag Day, has been endorsed by VFAF Veterans for America First for VA 11 Special Election June 28th said Jared Craig FAIRFAX , VA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From the press room of...

Kim Gin Professional Solutions Recently Featured on Close Up Radio
FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We’ve all become increasingly aware of the complexities of disaster management and the urgency of effective communication during crises. In this field, Kim Gin Professional...

Alabama Credit Union Adopts Point Predictive's AutoPass™ to Enhance Member Experience and Combat Rising Fraud
SAN DIEGO, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Point Predictive, the leader in artificial intelligence solutions for consumer lending, today announced that Alabama Credit Union has adopted its AutoPass solution. The solution will enable them to...

Governor Ivey Announces Department of Early Childhood Education Acting Secretary Jan Hume to Take Teaching Role with Auburn University, Will Appoint Ami Brooks to Lead Agency
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she will appoint Ami Brooks to serve as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. Jan Hume, after leading the agency for two years and working at the Department for nearly...