Dr. Eric Mackey Tours Oxford’s New CREATE Center, Highlights Regional Workforce Development
Oxford, AL – On Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Eric Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education, visited the newly-opened Choccolocco Research Education Arts and Technical Experience (CREATE) Center in Oxford. Accompanied by members of the state board and his staff, Dr. Mackey explored the innovative programs designed to prepare high school students for successful careers. The visit […]
Jacksonville State Univerity Commentary
Jacksonville, AL – Lots of keys to Jax State matching or exceeding the successes of 2023, but leadership just might be the X factor again. Joe Medley Jacksonville State enters another football season, its first as a full-fledged member of FBS, with expectations in a much different place than where they were a year ago. That’s […]
ALEA Urges Safety Precautions Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
Montgomery, AL – As fall approaches, football season begins, and the Labor Day weekend nears, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging citizens across the state to prioritize safety during their celebrations. While Labor Day serves as a time to honor America’s workforce, ALEA emphasizes the importance of making responsible choices on the roadways and […]
Gadsden State Nursing Student Chantara Williams Selected to Represent College at White House HBCU Initiative
Gadsden, AL – Chantara Williams, a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) student at Gadsden State Community College’s Valley campus, has been chosen to represent the college at the prestigious White House Initiative on Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) next month. This recognition places Williams among a select group […]
Anniston City Council Relinquishes Control to Secure Hospital’s Future; $44 Million in HUD Loans for Regional Medical Center Being Pursued
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston convened a special-called meeting to address pivotal issues concerning the future of the city’s healthcare system, specifically focusing on securing two substantial loans from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The agenda featured two key items: a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with the […]
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Settlement in Unclaimed Property Dispute
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that a bipartisan coalition of 35 states has reached a settlement with the State of Delaware, resolving the outstanding damages phase of a long-standing unclaimed property dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court. This settlement follows a unanimous 2023 decision by the Supreme Court, which sided with […]
Choccolocco Park in Oxford to Host “Battle at the Big House” Fall Softball Series Featuring Top Collegiate Teams
Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Park, the premier sports and recreational venue in the region, is set to host the “Battle at the Big House,” a highly anticipated fall softball series featuring six top collegiate teams from Alabama and Georgia. The event, presented in partnership with Northeast Alabama Community College, will span two days, with games scheduled […]
Calhoun County Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Ohatchee
Ohatchee, AL – A single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, August 28, has resulted in the death of a 55-year-old man from Ohatchee. The incident occurred at approximately 6:25 p.m. when John L. Pruitt, driving a 2006 Lincoln Town Car, lost control of the vehicle. The car left the roadway, struck a ditch, overturned, and collided with a […]
