New Year’s Events Near and Around Calhoun County Community
Calhoun County, AL – There are many New Year’s 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 New Year’s events. Please understand this is a “live” article. Expired events […]
ALEAF to Host Annual Fundraising Dinner with $10,000 Prize Opportunity
Oxford, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation (ALEAF) invites the community to its annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Oxford Civic Center. This event promises an evening of fine dining, camaraderie, and the excitement of door prizes, including a grand prize drawing for $10,000. Attendees do not […]
Rich Rodriguez Reportedly Adds Key Jacksonville State Staff to West Virginia Coaching Team
Morgantown, WV — Rich Rodriguez is reportedly making his first coaching hires as part of his new role with the West Virginia Mountaineers, bringing familiar faces from Jacksonville State to Morgantown. According to reports, Rodriguez has added Jacksonville State receivers coach Ryan Garrett and tight ends/inside receivers coach Michael Nysewander to his staff, alongside defensive […]
Public Library of Anniston Hosts “Live Well Alabama” Health and Wellness Series
Anniston, AL — The Public Library of Anniston is kicking off the new year with an empowering health and wellness event, “Live Well Alabama: A Journey to Eating Smart and Moving More” on Tuesday, January 7, at 2 p.m. This engaging multi-part series, led by Dylan Hurst of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, promises to inspire participants to adopt […]
Gadsden State to Host 2nd Annual Father-Son Baseball Camp
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College is gearing up for its 2nd Annual Father-Son Baseball Camp, a free, hands-on event designed to create lasting memories while fostering skill development and connection through baseball. The camp will take place from January 26-28, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Gadsden Sports Park, located behind the college. […]
Senator Katie Britt Introduces Stop the Scroll Act to Address Social Media’s Role in Mental Health Crisis
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has introduced bipartisan legislation, the Stop the Scroll Act, aimed at mitigating the mental health challenges exacerbated by social media use. Collaborating with Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.), the initiative seeks to implement warning labels on social media platforms, providing users with information about potential risks before accessing apps […]
WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner Sparks Excitement for Son Brock Rechsteiner’s Future During StaffDNA Cure Bowl
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Cam Mellor with CollegeNetwork.co, sometimes, college football’s bowl season delivers a storyline that no one saw coming. At the StaffDNA Cure Bowl, where the Ohio Bobcats faced off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, the spotlight wasn’t solely on the field—it extended to the sidelines, where WWE Hall of […]
Heflin Hoops Classic
Heflin, AL – The second day of the Helfin Holiday Hoops Classic is underway at Cleburne County High School. Eight games. Click link and refresh often for updates through the day. Heflin Holiday Hoops Tournament THURSDAY Girls Piedmont 48, Randolph County 24 Central-Clay 41, Ranburne 38 Ohatchee 56, White Plains 22 Cleburne County 47, Weaver […]
U.S. Senators Advocate for Vulcan Materials Company Amid Tensions with Mexico
Washington D.C. – On December 20, 2024, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in speaking on the Senate floor to advocate for American companies facing challenges abroad. Their focus centered on Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Company, which has been engaged in a prolonged dispute with the […]
Jacksonville State University Earns 10-Year Reaffirmation of Accreditation from SACSCOC
Jacksonville, AL – At its meeting on December 10, 2024, the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Jacksonville State University’s (Jax State) accreditation for a full 10 years. This prestigious decision, made with no additional reports required, marks the highest endorsement of Jax State’s compliance with […]
