The City Manager, Megan McGowin Crouch has expanded her dominating and controlling efforts over the City Council Members by including an Auburn Citizen in using the City Attorney Paul Clark and his legal jargon in trying to control the Truth.  Paul Clark states that we citizens cannot request information that has not been published or put out for consumption while always quoting Alabama Code 35-12-40 (1975) using his own interpretation. Unfortunately, he is incorrect. We as c

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 9, 2026 Cam Hunt Officially Qualifies for Lee County Sheriff Lee County, AL — Cam Hunt has submitted his qualification paper as a candidate for Lee County Sheriff, taking the next formal step in his campaign to bring principled, accountable leadership to the Sheriff’s Office. A lifelong Lee County resident, Marine Corps veteran, and experienced law-enforcement professional, Hunt’s campaign is built on the core values of Justice, Liberty, and

Russell County was one of only twelve counties in Alabama where Democrat candidate Kamala Harris won the majority of votes in the 2024 presidential election. While that political reality is an obvious red flag regarding the status of Russell County as a blue Democrat outlier in an otherwise red state, when reviewing the recent results in local elections there it is only the tip of the iceberg. One of the deciding factors in this political malaise has been the ineffectivenes

December 23, 2025 In the face of significant premium hikes, coverage denials and ailing hospitals , calls for transparency of health insurers in Alabama are steadily increasing in volume and consistency. Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance (AIPA) supports these calls for transparency in the name of fair pay rates for healthcare providers and low costs for consumers and taxpayers. Since its inception, AIPA has advocated for transparency of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) prac

December 4, 2025 The Mitchell House 357 West Columbus Street Dadeville, Alabama Doors will open at 5:00 PM. Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. All payments ($30 per person or $300 per table) should be made to John Rice by December 2. Menu : Chicken Piccata                             Zuppa Toscana Angel Hair Pasta                            Garlic Bread Roasted Vegetable Medley           Banana Pudding Salad                                               Drinks

November 25, 2025 Thanksgiving Day is approaching, a time to reflect on our blessings, good fortune and the good people in our lives.  The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance (AIPA) is particularly thankful for the efforts of the legislators who heard pharmacies’ concerns and acted in the last session by unanimously passing SB252, the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, and for the Alabama Department of Insurance Pharmacy Benefit Manager Compliance Division (PBM Division), whic