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June 27, 2023 Most Wanted in Calhoun County

June 27 2023 Most Wanted Cover

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]

What Does the New Distracted Driving Law Really Mean to Alabama Drivers

What does the Distracted Driving Law Really Mean to Alabama Drivers

Calhoun County, AL – Recently Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation aiming to reduce distracted driving that went into effect immediately. Many Alabamians are asking what these changes mean for them. It is now against the law to hold a phone while driving in Alabama. This new law makes it a secondary offense to hold a […]

Anniston Announces Public Cooling Stations

Anniston Announces Public Cooling Stations

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston asks that everyone please be aware of rising temperatures that are projected to peak towards the end of this week and into the weekend. In light of the forecasted weather conditions, a public cooling station at The Bridge at the Anniston First United Methodist Church (1400 Noble St, […]

Jacksonville City Council Meeting June 26th, 2023

Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met for  their regularly scheduled work session and City Council meeting on Monday, June 26th.   City Council Meeting Call to order Invocation: Rev. Jim Wilson RMC Chaplain Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call Tony Taylor – Present Sherry Laster – Present Coty Galloway – Present Andy Green – […]

Update from Governor Kay Ivey Special Session on Alabama Redistricting

Update from Governor Kay Ivey Special Session on Redistricting

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the proclamation to call the Alabama Legislature into a special session beginning at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2023, to address redistricting. The governor also shared the following message: “It is critical that Alabama be fairly and accurately represented in Washington. That is why I support the Alabama […]

Creature Feature Showcased at Anniston Museums and Gardens

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, July 8th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host a Creature Feature. Did you know that the Anniston Museums and Gardens is home to a variety of live reptiles, mammals and birds? Make plans to join them in the exhibit halls on the 2nd Saturday of […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt: Surgeon General’s Youth Mental Health And Social Media Advisory Highlights Need For Congressional Action

U.S. SENATOR KATIE BRITT SURGEON GENERAL’S YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL MEDIA ADVISORY HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) yesterday released a statement in reaction to a recent report related to the impacts of social media on youth mental health released by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. In a statement, the Surgeon General calls social media a “decades-long experiment” on “unknowing participants” and urges policymakers to […]