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A Evening of Reflection and Hope: Celebrating Leadership at RMC

RMC

Anniston, AL – Community members and stakeholders gathered to honor the remarkable tenure of CEO Louis Bass at the RMC healthcare system. This event was more than a simple farewell; it was a heartfelt tribute to a leader whose impact has resonated deeply within the community and an enthusiastic welcome to his successor, Keith Parrott. […]

Anniston Jigsaw Puzzle Race Challenges Teams to Piece Together Victory

puzzle race

Anniston, AL – Puzzle enthusiasts in Anniston will have the chance to test their skills at the Jigsaw Puzzle Race on Friday, February 7, at 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County, the event will take place at 108 E 10th St, Anniston, AL. Participants can form teams of up to four people […]

Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Department of Workforce, Greg Reed Named First Secretary

Governor Ivey Announces Department of Workforce Takes Shape, Greg Reed Officially Assumes Helm as Secretary

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that the Alabama Department of Labor will officially transition to the Department of Workforce on February 1, 2025. This change follows the passage of the Alabama Workforce Transformation Act, aimed at streamlining workforce development efforts in the state. Marty Redden, who has served as Secretary of […]

Jacksonville State Delta Chi Rallies Support for Faculty Advisor Todd Garrison in Cancer Battle

Todd Garrison's Fight Against Cancer

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University’s Delta Chi fraternity is rallying behind one of its own, longtime faculty advisor Brother Todd Garrison ’13, who has recently been diagnosed with stage four esophageal and liver cancer. Garrison, a steadfast mentor and supporter of the chapter, has been recognized for years as an outstanding advisor and brother. Now, […]

Calhoun County Politics on Tap: Insights from Alabama Legislators

Politics on Tap

Anniston, AL – On Thursday, January 30th, local residents convened at Sinclair Social in Anniston for the Politics on Tap event, hosted by the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce. The forum featured state legislators Senator Keith Kelley and Representative Mark Gidley, who discussed the upcoming legislative session and anticipated issues in Montgomery. The event commenced […]

Alabama Business Charitable Trust Provides $250,000 in Emergency Assistance After Winter Storms

Alabama Power’s Charitable Trust provides Alabamians impacted by winter weather with $250K in emergency bill assistance

Montgomery, AL – In response to the impact of Winter Storms Cora and Enzo, the Alabama Business Charitable Trust (ABC Trust) is allocating $250,000 in emergency bill assistance to support Alabamians facing financial hardship due to increased heating costs. Founded and funded by Alabama Power, the ABC Trust provides annual energy-related assistance, with this emergency […]

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

Jacksonville’s Alexis Phillips celebrates reaching 1,000 career points with Golden Eagles coach Corey Mize on Thursday at Jacksonville. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County, AL – Jacksonville girls win as Phillips surpasses milestone. Ranburne girls win area opener. Piedmont’s Young guns combined for nine 3-pointers in victory. Zurchin shoots Ohatchee girls to victory. Piedmont, Alexandria, Oxford, Ohatchee and Cleburne County boys victorious. Alexis Phillips surpassed the 1,000-career-points mark Thursday, and Jacksonville’s girls finished the regular season with a […]

Jacksonville State University to Host Entrepreneur and NBA Owner Marc Lore

Entrepreneur and Visionary Marc Lore to Speak at Jax State on Feb. 5

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) is thrilled to welcome Marc Lore, a renowned entrepreneur, innovator, and NBA team owner, for “A Conversation with Marc Lore” on Wednesday, February 5, at 7 p.m. in Merrill Hall Room B10. This highly anticipated event is free and open to the public, as well as all Jax State […]