Jacksonville State University Breaks Ground on Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (Jax State) celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts, fondly referred to as The ROC. This visionary $41.3 million project aims to inspire a deep appreciation for the arts among students and enhance the cultural fabric of […]
Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board Issues Drinking Water Non-Compliance Notice
Oxford, AL – Residents served by the Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board have recently received a notice regarding a violation of drinking water standards during the period of April through June 2024. While this notice addresses a non-emergency situation, it aims to inform customers about the incident, actions taken, and precautions they may consider. […]
United Way Launches THRIVE Initiative to Tackle Mental Health Crisis in Calhoun County
Anniston, AL – United Way of East Central Alabama has unveiled its latest initiative, THRIVE, aimed at addressing the urgent mental health challenges facing homeless, low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations in the region. THRIVE represents a groundbreaking collaborative effort designed to confront the critical intersection of mental illness, homelessness, and poverty. The program will feature […]
Anniston’s Stringfellow Memorial Hospital to Introduce New Urgent Care Services
Anniston, AL – The Health Care Authority of the City of Anniston (RMC) and Southern Immediate Care have unveiled an exciting collaboration aimed at enhancing urgent care services in northeast Alabama. Effective mid-August, Southern Immediate Care will take over urgent care operations at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital’s emergency room, located at 324 East 19th Street. To […]
Anniston Museum and Gardens Event Explores Olympic History through Artifacts
Anniston, AL – Delve into a captivating journey through history at the Anniston Museum and Gardens this Saturday, July 20th, from 2 to 3 pm. The museum is set to host an engaging event that connects the dots between the Olympics, ancient Rome, and the French Revolution through artifacts from its esteemed Berman Museum collection. […]
Anniston Library To Host Ultimate Puzzle Race Event
Anniston, AL – Puzzle enthusiasts are gearing up for an exciting challenge at the Anniston Library this Friday, July 19th, at 5:30 pm. The library is set to host the Ultimate Puzzle Race, inviting teams to showcase their puzzle-solving prowess in a thrilling competition. Participants will have the opportunity to assemble a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle […]
Anniston Council Deliberates Crucial Upgrades and Community Engagement: A Recap of the July 16th Meeting
Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on July 16th, 2024. Work Session Amtrak ADA Stations Program (ADASP) Consent Letter for ADA improvements at the Anniston Rail Station City Manager Folks discussed the Amtrak ADA Stations Program (ADASP) and the need for a consent letter to […]
All-Star week
Montogmery, AL – White Plains’ Conn takes third overall to help North girls to victory in cross country. Austin, Barksdale contribute as North sweeps in basketball. A look at performances by area athletes playing in the Alabama North-South All-Star Sports week in Montgomery: Cross country Two-time defending Class 4A State cross country champion Maddyn […]
Challenger Center and CFNEA to Establish Challenger Learning Center in Northeast Alabama
Rainbow City, AL – Challenger Center, a renowned nonprofit organization specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, is joining forces with the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) to introduce a new Challenger Learning Center in Rainbow City, Etowah County. This initiative aims to provide cutting-edge STEM experiences to students from public and […]
AmFirst Partners with Jacksonville State University to Rename Football Stadium
Jacksonville, AL – At a momentous gathering during Jacksonville State University’s Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, a groundbreaking partnership was unveiled that will reshape the landscape of the university’s football legacy. Jax State, AmFirst, and the Jax State Foundation have entered into a multi-year agreement to rename the home of Jax State Football as […]
