Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Man on I-20 in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – A multi-vehicle crash in Calhoun County late Friday night has claimed the life of a man from Villa Rica, Georgia. The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. on October 4, when George H. Curtis, 59, was fatally injured in a collision on Interstate 20 near the 191-mile marker, approximately three miles east of […]
Venecia’s Foundation Benefit Ride and CRAP Run Draws Supporters to Piedmont
Piedmont, AL – This past Saturday, Piedmont, Alabama, saw an outpouring of support for a cause close to many hearts as people gathered for Venecia’s Foundation’s annual benefit ride and CRAP 5K run. Organized by the Veritas Aequitas Motorcycle Club, the event raised funds to support the Foundation’s mission of providing comfort bags to cancer patients […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Winterizing Garden Spaces: Preparing Pots, Raised Beds, and Soil for a Healthy Spring
Calhoun County, AL –October is a wonderful month to organize your gardening areas. The cooler temperatures help gardeners with a boost of energy! The priority in October is to monitor the frost dates for your location. This is a good month to clean out summer annuals that have dried, inside your pots. I use a […]
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Biden Administration to Address European Regulatory Overreach
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Congressman Andy Barr (R-Ky.), and several other lawmakers have sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and senior officials in the Biden-Harris Administration, urging them to protect U.S. economic interests from what they describe as regulatory overreach by the European Union (EU). The letter […]
United Way of East Central Alabama Receives Energy Efficiency Grant from Alabama Power Foundation and Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund
Anniston, AL – On Monday, October 3, 2024, the United Way of East Central Alabama (UWECA) hosted a check presentation ceremony with the Alabama Power Foundation and the Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund. The event took place at UWECA’s Board Room, located at 1505 Wilmer Avenue in Anniston, AL. UWECA was awarded an Energy Efficient Forward […]
Jacksonville State University to Dedicate Ramona Wood Hall as New Home for Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation Department
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) invites the public to celebrate the dedication of Ramona Wood Hall as the new home for the Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., with the dedication ceremony scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at the building’s main […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Incident 1: Sometime between 9/21/24 and 9/23/24 a residence was broken into […]
ALEA Marine Patrol Division Offers Free Boating Basics and License Courses
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is preparing for another season of free Boating Basics and License Courses offered at locations throughout the state. These in-person classes provide hands-on training and direct interaction with local ALEA Troopers, making them an excellent opportunity for boaters to gain valuable knowledge about […]
