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McClellan Development Authority Votes to Begin Transfer Process to City of Anniston

MDA

Anniston, AL – The McClellan Development Authority (MDA) meeting on Tuesday, December 10th, began with procedural matters, including a motion by Board Member Julie Borrelli to add a resolution to the agenda regarding the MDA Board of Directors. The amended agenda was approved unanimously, and the minutes from the previous meeting were also approved. The […]

Spencer Ryan Honored for 38 Years of Environmental Stewardship in Alabama

Ryan Receives Cultivator Award from Alabama Farmers Federation for PALS Leadership

Montgomery, AL – Spencer Ryan’s 38-year commitment to protecting Alabama’s natural beauty was celebrated as he retired in October from his role as executive director of Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS). His legacy of environmental stewardship was further recognized on Dec. 9, when Ryan received the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Cultivator Award during the organization’s […]

Governor Kay Ivey Joins Republican Governors in Support of Trump’s Immigration Policies

Update from Governor Kay Ivey Supporting President Trump's Immigration Policies

Montgomery, AL – On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey joined 25 other Republican governors in releasing a joint statement supporting former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The statement emphasizes the governors’ shared commitment to addressing illegal immigration, securing borders, and supporting law enforcement efforts to deport individuals deemed threats to public safety. The statement reads in […]

Jax State ROTC Cadet Wesley Lacy Named Distinguished Military Graduate

ROTC cadet recognized as one of the top cadets in the nation as a Distinguished Military Graduate

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Jacksonville State University ROTC cadet Wesley Lacy has achieved the prestigious designation of Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG), an honor reserved for the top-performing cadets nationwide. Lacy ranks 97th out of 5,200 ROTC cadets across the country, reflecting his exceptional performance in academics, […]

Splash into Holiday Cheer: Pictures with Santa at the Anniston Aquatic Center

Photos with Santa

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Aquatic Center is making a splash this holiday season by hosting its first-ever Pictures with Santa event on Wednesday, December 18th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Families are invited to join the festivities for an evening of holiday magic, featuring photos with Santa, warm hot chocolate, and an adventure with “Santa’s […]

Investigation Launched into Officer-Involved Shooting in Rainbow City

Rainbow City OIS Press Statement

Rainbow City – On Wednesday, December 11, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) began an investigation into an officer-involved shooting at the request of the Rainbow City Police Department. The incident occurred around 11:56 a.m. on Williams Avenue in Rainbow City when officers from the Rainbow City and Gadsden Police Departments […]

Anniston and U.S. Defense: U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Applauds House Passage of FY2025 NDAA

Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of FY25 NDAA, Secures Multiple Wins for Alabama

Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, lauded the recent passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R. 5009. The legislation not only strengthens national security but also delivers substantial benefits to Anniston and Alabama as a whole. In a statement, Rep. Rogers highlighted […]

Oxford Parks and Recreation and City of Oxford Host Christmas Senior Dance

Christmas Senior Dance

Oxford, AL – The Oxford Civic Center will transform into a festive wonderland as Oxford Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the City of Oxford, hosts the Christmas Senior Dance on Friday, December 13, 2024. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 401 McCullars Lane, offering a memorable evening of […]