Anniston City Council Meeting Highlights – May 7th, 2024
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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
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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
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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, […]
Jacksonville Welcomes Back Third Friday Events with Free Outdoor Screening of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”
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Jacksonville, AL – Residents of Jacksonville and surrounding areas have reason to celebrate as the city gears up to welcome back its beloved Third Friday events. On May 17th at 7 p.m., the City Hall parking lot will be abuzz with excitement as the community gathers for a special outdoor screening of “Taylor Swift: The Eras […]
Gadsden State Community College Offers Over $75,000 in Scholarships to Female Students in Career Technical Programs
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]