Fourth of July Events in and Around Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – There are many July 4th events being held in Calhoun County as well as the surrounding communities. Our local events calendar allows you to search by holiday events only or by specific locations. Below is a list of many upcoming July 4th events. We also gladly accept event suggestions year round! The […]
Updates from Weaver’s June 25th Work Session and City Council Meeting: Triage Program Introduction and Holiday Declaration
Weaver, AL – Weaver held their regularly scheduled works session and City Council Meeting on June 25th. Work Session Chief Bunn sahred a flyer about the upcoing fundraiser. Judges will be Senator Keith Kelley, Councilmember Tim McRae, and Piedmont Police Chief Nathan Johnson. Mayor Clendenning shared that the State of the Cities went well and […]
Oxford City Council Addresses Public Hearing and Concerns Over Food Truck Policies
Oxford, AL – Oxford held their Regularly called City Council Meeting and Work Session on June 25th along with public Hearing. Public Hearing The City of Oxford conducted a public hearing on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at 5:30 pm at the Bynum Community Center in Eastaboga, AL, to discuss the ‘Bynum Resurfacing & Drainage […]
Senator Katie Britt Calls for Action on Religious Persecution in Nicaragua
Washington D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor, urging the Biden Administration to employ all available sanctions and diplomatic measures to secure the release of Christians affiliated with Mountain Gateway, who have been imprisoned and persecuted in Nicaragua for their religious beliefs. In her remarks, Senator Britt emphasized […]
Go Build Alabama Launches Innovative Job Board to Connect Career Seekers with Construction Employers
Birmingham, AL — Go Build Alabama is excited to announce the launch of the Go Build Alabama Job Board, an innovative platform designed to simplify the job search process for career seekers and Alabama-licensed commercial and industrial construction employers across the state. This centralized job board offers a wide range of skilled trade job opportunities, […]
Governor Kay Ivey Appoints J. Scott Brewer as District Judge in Talladega County
Talladega, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday the appointment of J. Scott Brewer as District Judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit, Place #1, in Talladega County. Brewer will be filling the vacancy left by Judge Jeb Fannin, who is retiring effective June 1, 2024, after serving as District Judge since May 26, 2009. […]
Local Calhoun County Auto Dealerships Grapple with Fallout from CDK Global Cyberattack
Calhoun County, AL – CDK Global, a leading provider of software solutions for auto dealership management, has confirmed that it is facing a significant cyberattack labeled as a “ransom event.” The attack, which commenced on June 19th, has severely impacted CDK’s dealer management system (DMS), leaving it inaccessible to clients. In a recent communication to […]
Gadsden State Community College Enhances Emergency Response with AEDs and Narcan in Police Vehicles
Gadsden, AL — In a significant move to bolster emergency response capabilities, the Police and Public Safety Department at Gadsden State Community College has outfitted its vehicles with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal medication. This initiative spans across all five campuses located in three counties. “This is a significant enhancement […]