AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Altoona Alabama. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/altoona-al 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/altoona-al https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:11:04 -0500 Tuberville Hammers Biden Administration’s Handling of Military Recruitment Crisis WASHINGTON — During a Senate Armed Services https://www.americantowns.com/news/tuberville-hammers-biden-administrations-handling-of-military-recruitment-crisis-31458870-hackleburg-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tuberville-hammers-biden-administrations-handling-of-military-recruitment-crisis-31458870-hackleburg-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tuberville Presses VA Secretary About Priorities for Veterans Care WASHINGTON — During a Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs https://www.americantowns.com/news/tuberville-presses-va-secretary-about-priorities-for-veterans-care-31458872-dadeville-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tuberville-presses-va-secretary-about-priorities-for-veterans-care-31458872-dadeville-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tuberville, Manchin Ask Collectives for Feedback to Drive NIL Legislation WASHINGTON — As a continuation of their effort to build https://www.americantowns.com/news/tuberville-manchin-ask-collectives-for-feedback-to-drive-nil-legislation-31458875-baileyton-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tuberville-manchin-ask-collectives-for-feedback-to-drive-nil-legislation-31458875-baileyton-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Ivey Announces Alabama State Parks to Offer Free Admission on National Public Lands Day MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ivey-announces-alabama-state-parks-to-offer-free-admission-on-national-public-lands-day-31462127-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ivey-announces-alabama-state-parks-to-offer-free-admission-on-national-public-lands-day-31462127-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Ivey Awards $82.45 Million for Improved Access to Broadband through Alabama Middle-Mile Network MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ivey-awards-8245-million-for-improved-access-to-broadband-through-alabama-middlemile-network-31462129-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ivey-awards-8245-million-for-improved-access-to-broadband-through-alabama-middlemile-network-31462129-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rep. Barry Moore to Hold Veterans Healthcare Fair in Wetumpka WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, October 18th from 2:00PM until 5:00PM, Rep. https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-barry-moore-to-hold-veterans-healthcare-fair-in-wetumpka-31463477-haleyville-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-barry-moore-to-hold-veterans-healthcare-fair-in-wetumpka-31463477-haleyville-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Alabama Delegation Demanding Answers from AG Garland, Department of Justice Washington D.C. – In response to the Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/alabama-delegation-demanding-answers-from-ag-garland-department-of-justice-31463497-kansas-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/alabama-delegation-demanding-answers-from-ag-garland-department-of-justice-31463497-kansas-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congressman Aderholt Announces Americans Andy Huynh and Alex Drueke Have Been Freed Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Robert https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-aderholt-announces-americans-andy-huynh-and-alex-drueke-have-been-freed-31463501-baileyton-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-aderholt-announces-americans-andy-huynh-and-alex-drueke-have-been-freed-31463501-baileyton-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congressman Aderholt Joins Amicus Brief in Challenge to Justice Department's Flagrant Intimidation of Non-Profit Organization in Alabama https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-aderholt-joins-amicus-brief-in-challenge-to-justice-departments-flagrant-intimidation-of-nonprofit-organization-in-alabama-31463504-fackler-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-aderholt-joins-amicus-brief-in-challenge-to-justice-departments-flagrant-intimidation-of-nonprofit-organization-in-alabama-31463504-fackler-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congressman Aderholt Joins Letter Demanding Yelp End Its Unfair Attack on Pregnancy Resource Centers Washington, D.C. — Congressman https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-aderholt-joins-letter-demanding-yelp-end-its-unfair-attack-on-pregnancy-resource-centers-31463508-hackleburg-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-aderholt-joins-letter-demanding-yelp-end-its-unfair-attack-on-pregnancy-resource-centers-31463508-hackleburg-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rep. Gary Palmer Supports the Commitment to America Washington, D.C. – Following the rollout of the House Republicans' Commitment to America, https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-gary-palmer-supports-the-commitment-to-america-31463518-nanafalia-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-gary-palmer-supports-the-commitment-to-america-31463518-nanafalia-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A Message From Governor Ivey  Fellow Alabamians,   Let me first say, our hearts and prayers are with those affected by Hurricane Ian and https://www.americantowns.com/news/alabama-governor-kay-ivey-newsletter-september-2022-31464857-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/alabama-governor-kay-ivey-newsletter-september-2022-31464857-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Labor YouthBuild grants which Sewell helped secure will provide job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-sewell-announces-millions-in-workforce-development-funding-for-birmingham-bessemer-31463407-birmingham-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-sewell-announces-millions-in-workforce-development-funding-for-birmingham-bessemer-31463407-birmingham-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to deliver new federal resources to break the cycle of violence and build safer https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-sewell-votes-for-major-public-safety-legislation-31463420-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-sewell-votes-for-major-public-safety-legislation-31463420-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tuscaloosa, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $1,053,163 to the City https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-sewell-announces-over-1-million-in-funding-from-the-department-of-transportation-for-improvements-to-the-tuscaloosa-national-airport-31463424-tuscaloosa-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-sewell-announces-over-1-million-in-funding-from-the-department-of-transportation-for-improvements-to-the-tuscaloosa-national-airport-31463424-tuscaloosa-al.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500