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Rep. Rogers Introduces Legislation to Allow States to Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent

Rep. Rogers Introduces Legislation to Allow States to Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent

Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today announced the introduction of legislation that would allow states to decide to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. This legislation builds on a longstanding commitment by Rep. Rogers to support statewide efforts in Alabama to remain on Daylight Saving Time. Gov. Kay Ivey signed a law passed […]

This Week’s Schedule

This-weeks-schedule

Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of March 13-March 18: Baseball March 13 Tuscaloosa County at Oxford Weaver at Jacksonville March 14 Alexandria at Westbrook Christian Appalachian at Jacksonville Christian Collinsville at Pleasant Valley Fyffe at Ohatchee Munford at White Plains […]

Southern Gospel Weekend at the Oxford Civic Center

Southern Gospel Weekend

Oxford, AL – March 16th thru 18th will welcome the Southern Gospel Weekend at the Oxford Civic Center. Make plans join for some great gospel music with groups like, The Perrys, Master’s Voice, Josh and Ashley Franks, The Guardians, Sounds of Jericho, Fields of Grace, The Bibletones, New Ground, Charlie Sexton & Homecoming and so many more… Veterans night […]

PRESS RELEASE: ALGOP Breaks Record for Ron DeSantis Dinner

PRESS RELEASE ALGOP Breaks Record for Ron DeSantis Dinner

Hoover, AL –  The Alabama Republican Party broke its record for the largest fundraising dinner in ALGOP history when it hosted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at its annual Winter Dinner in Hoover last week. Governor DeSantis shared his “Florida Blueprint” with attendees – with topics ranging from school choice and protecting our children from woke […]

Miller Time for Piedmont

New Piedmont head coach Jonathan Miller poses with wife Lauren, oldest son Knox and youngest son Wynn. (Submitted photo)

Piedmont, AL – One state’s most successful high school football programs turns to proven head coach with Ginn pedigree to replace legendary Smith By Joe Medley Jonathan Miller’s Saks teams had their successes against Steve Smith’s Piedmont teams, and Miller will be Smith’s successor at Piedmont. The Piedmont City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve […]

Governor Ivey Announces Economy Gained 54,100 Jobs in 2022

Governor Ivey Announces Economy Gained 54,100 Jobs in 2022, January’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.6%

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 2.6%, unchanged from December 2022’s revised rate, and also unchanged from January 2022’s rate.  January’s rate represents 58,411 unemployed persons compared to 59,986 in December and 60,270 in January 2022. “I’m proud to kick off 2023 with a continuation […]

Piedmont Police Stats for February 2023

Piedmont Police Stats

Piedmont, AL – The City of Piedmont Police Department lists their activity for the public to view. Within this report are some abbreviations that may not be known to everyone. F.T.A – Failure to Appear, someone did not go to a court date and a judge has issued a warrant for their arrest. F.T.P. – Failure […]

City of Anniston Announces The Martha Vandervoort Center to End Homelessness

City of Anniston News Release The Martha Vandervoort Center to End Homelessness

Anniston, AL – Per the Anniston Public Relations Director, Jackson Hodges, since 2019, the emergency shelter in Calhoun County has been scarce, leaving neighbors experiencing homelessness with nowhere to turn. In fact, from 2022 to 2023 the number of chronically homeless in Calhoun County increased from 68 to 111. However, the city is proud to say the […]

ALEA’s Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break Campaign

ALEA Launches Third Annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’ Campaign

Montgomery, AL – March 20th, marks the first official day of spring, meaning vacation and spring break travel plans are on the rise. While the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will continue to focus on dangerous driving behaviors such as speeding, following too closely and distracted driving, a top priority this year is impaired driving and […]