Oxford and Anniston Participate in Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
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Oxford and Anniston, AL – On Wednesday, May 15, the communities of Oxford and Anniston came together for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics, an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement. The mission of LETR is to unite law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes […]
Corporal Miranda Groth Honored as Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office 2023 CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year
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Calhoun County, AL – Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has awarded Corporal Miranda Groth the title of Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office 2023 CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year, recognizing her exceptional contributions to law enforcement and public safety. Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade praised Corporal Groth for her exemplary service and professional growth. “It is my honor to […]
Valleys and Rallies for Calhoun County Team
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Jacksonville, AL – Thinking of ailing father, Welch goes from ejected to tears of joy while leading alma mater Alexandria to its first state baseball championship. (Includes photo gallery and three videos) By Joe Medley The brew of emotions spilled out of Zac Welch like multicolored water, a refracted swirl of pride, frustration, joy and […]
Senators Britt and Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Body Armor for Female DHS Officers
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Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at providing next-generation body armor specifically tailored for female law enforcement personnel at the Department […]
Oxford High School Fire Science Program Celebrates Graduation of Future Firefighters
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Oxford, AL – Tuesday night marked a significant milestone for students of the Oxford High School Fire Science Program as they celebrated their graduation. These dedicated young men completed over 350 hours of classroom work and hands-on training to earn their Firefighter 160 certification. The ceremony, a proud moment for the students, their families, and […]
Things Work Out in Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s Hammack, Sawyer and Peeler find their opportunity to compete in college … or, more like, opportunity found them. By Joe Medley A day on the virtual range led to Reagan Hammack’s chance to play college golf. Gavin Peeler and girlfriend Lizah Sawyer found their way to compete for the same college. All […]
Rep. Mike Rogers Supports Pro-Law Enforcement Legislation During National Police Week
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Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03) announced his support for several pieces of pro-law enforcement legislation in the 118th Congress today, in recognition of National Police Week. Known for his strong alliance with law enforcement, Rep. Rogers continues to collaborate with Alabama’s local law enforcement officials to address their concerns and support their […]
State Champs
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Florance, AL – Led by seventh-grader Stokes, Alexandria finishes off second team state title in girls’ golf and first in 16 years at RTJ-The Shoals. History doesn’t often repeat, but it rhymes like a rapper. Playing on the same course where they won a state title in 2008, Alexandria’s girls finished off their second […]
Alabama Attorney General Announces $10.25 Million Settlement with Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive Advertising Practices
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Montgomery, AL – May 15, 2024 — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today a $10.25 million settlement with major wireless carriers including AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc. This settlement resolves investigations by state attorneys general into the deceptive and misleading advertising […]
Calhoun County Most Wanted | May 15 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 […]