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Anniston City Council Meeting Highlights – May 7th, 2024

Anniston City Council

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on May 7th, 2024.   Work Session Presentation Gavin Baum-Blake with City Detect City Detect, led by CEO and co-founder Gavin Baum-Blake, employs AI and cameras to detect and map blight and decay. They were established in 2021 […]

Calhoun County Most Wanted | May 8, 2024

05 08 24 Calhoun County Sheriff 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 […]

Historic Main Street Oxford Launches Two Series of Fun-Filled Events

HISTORIC MAIN STREET OXFORD EVENTS

Oxford, AL – Downtown Oxford is set to burst into life with the launch of two exciting monthly event series beginning this May. Historic Main Street Oxford invites residents and visitors alike to join in the festivities as Second Friday on Main kicks off on May 10th and Market on Main begins on May 18th, […]

Gadsden State Community College Offers Over $75,000 in Scholarships to Female Students in Career Technical Programs

Scholarships available for female students enrolled in select programs

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is paving the way for female students pursuing careers in technical fields with the announcement of over $75,000 in scholarships. These scholarships are specifically designated for female students enrolled in select career technical programs, aiming to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within Gadsden State’s educational landscape. The qualified programs […]

Congratulations to Alexandria’s Valley Cubs

Alexandria’s Brodie Slaton scores a run against Springville in Game 1 of their Class 5A semifinal series on Tuesday at Alexandria. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Alexandria, AL – With long-time former coach in attendance, top-ranked Alexandria sweeps Springville in a Class 5A semifinal series, earns berth to state-final series against Mobile Christian. By Joe Medley Andy Shaw is a man of few words, especially when recording devices and notepads go live. The former Alexandria baseball coach had one word for his […]

House Committee Chairmen Criticize Biden Administration’s Pause on Arms Shipments to Israel

Rep. Rogers, McCaul Statement on Biden Withholding Arms Shipments to Israel

Washington D.C. – In a joint statement released today, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed their dismay over the Biden administration’s decision to halt crucial arms shipments to Israel. “We are appalled that the administration paused […]

Sub-State Golf

Alexandria’s girls took second at their Class 4A-5A sub-state tournament Tuesday at Twin Bridges. They advanced to next week’s state tournament in Florence. (Submitted photo)

Gadsden, AL – Foster shoots 75, leads Alexandria girls to second-place finish at sub-state. Valley Cubs qualify for state. White Plains’ Edwards finishes second to qualify.   Neveah Foster shot a team-best 75, and Alexandria’s girls finished second in the Class 4A-5A North 2 sub-state golf tournament at Twin Bridges on Tuesday. The Valley Cubs qualified […]

Alabama Legislature Passes Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund; Governor Kay Ivey Commends Financial Responsibility and Strategic Investments

Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Passage of General Fund

Montgomery, AL – In the wake of the Alabama Legislature’s recent passage of the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2025, Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement applauding the state’s prudent financial management and strategic allocation of resources. Governor Ivey expressed confidence in Alabama’s robust financial position despite the challenging national economic landscape. She emphasized the […]

Softball Regionals for Calhoun County Teams

Oxford, the 2024 Class 6A East Regional champions. (Submitted photo)

Albertville, AL – Day 3 is underway in the East Regional at Albertville and Central Regional at Montgomery.  Results, pairings EAST REGIONAL Sand Mountain Park, Albertville CLASS 1A Tuesday Spring Garden 17, Coosa Christian 1 Winners’ bracket Skyline 8, Spring Garden 1 Wedenesday Elimination bracket Spring Garden 11, Cedar Bluff 4 Spring Garden vs. Ragland, 3:15 […]