Cane Creek Bridge Installed as Key Component of Chief Ladiga Trail Extension in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The installation of the Cane Creek Bridge, a pivotal section of the Chief Ladiga Trail extension, was successfully completed on January 16, marking a significant milestone for the project. The job, coordinated by B&B Developers with Tobi Burt as the general contractor, was a display of teamwork and collaboration between various contractors […]
Jacksonville State University’s Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Ranks #21 in U.S. News & World Report
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) has earned recognition as one of the nation’s leaders in criminal justice education. The university’s Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program has climbed to #21 in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs Rankings, marking a significant improvement from its #36 ranking in […]
Oxford on the Move: Community Engagement Session to Shape Future Bike and Pedestrian Routes
Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford is inviting residents to help shape the future of the city’s transportation landscape at a community engagement session focused on proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes. The event, titled Oxford on the Move: A Plan for Bike & Pedestrian Routes, will take place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 […]
Senators Introduce Resolution Declaring October 10 as ‘American Girls in Sports Day’
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), joined by a coalition of Senate colleagues, have introduced a resolution to designate October 10 as ‘American Girls in Sports Day.’ The initiative seeks to celebrate the achievements of female athletes and underscore the importance of Title IX, the landmark legislation that has […]
Explore the Fascinating Story Behind Alabama’s Alligator at Anniston Museum & Gardens
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites the community to a captivating event, “What’s the Story? Alabama Sands to Cedars,” on Saturday, February 1st, at 11:00 AM. This interactive program, hosted at the Anniston Museum of Natural History, will dive into the intriguing tale of how an alligator became part of the museum’s […]
USDA Forest Service to Conduct Prescribed Burns Across Alabama’s National Forests
Montgomery, AL – Over the next six months, the USDA Forest Service plans to conduct prescribed burns on approximately 193,584 acres within Alabama’s national forests, including Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega, and Tuskegee. These low-intensity burns, led by trained federal fire management specialists, aim to improve wildlife habitats, restore ecological balance, and protect nearby communities from […]
Jacksonville Parks & Recreation to Host Citywide Talent Show for Jax Family Fun Night
Jacksonville, AL – On Friday, January 31, 2025, Jacksonville Parks & Recreation will host an exciting Citywide Talent Show as part of Jax Family Fun Night. This highly anticipated event will take place at the Jacksonville Community Center, located at 501 A Alexandria Road SW, beginning at 6:00 PM. The talent show is free to […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Why Zinnias Are the Perfect Perennial for Your 2025 Garden Plans
Calhoun County, AL – New Gardeners always ask me, “What is your favorite perennial seed”? My answer is, “Zinnas”! There are dozens of choices in seed packages and brand names for zinnia seeds. Zinnas offer numerous colors of blooms, sizes of stalks, and sizes of blooms. If you have empty corners in your landscape scatter […]
American Legion Post 111 to Host Four Chaplains Church Service in Anniston
Anniston, AL – American Legion Post 111 invites the community to join in honoring the legacy of the Four Chaplains during a special church service on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The event will take place at Eulation United Methodist Church, located at 401 Westover Road, Anniston, Alabama. The service begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a […]
Senators Urge Former President Trump to Reinstate and Broaden Pro-Life Policies
Washington D.C. – A coalition of U.S. lawmakers, led by Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.), has sent a letter to former President Donald Trump, encouraging the reinstatement and expansion of pro-life policies if he returns to office. The letter outlines a comprehensive vision for a “life-affirming” government approach to support […]
