Calhoun County Sheriff Most Wanted | February 6, 2025
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Letter to the Editor – Kent Davis Should be Considered for Anniston City Manager
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Valentine’s Events Near and Around Calhoun County Community
Calhoun County, AL – There are many Valentine’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 Valentine’s events. Please understand this is a “live” article. Expired events will disappear […]
Piedmont City Council Refuses To Pay For Mayor Approved Purchase
Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont City Council stripped a $5,000 expense from the Account Payables during the regular Council meeting Tuesday evening. The item taken out was for Gym Membership at Foundation Fitness for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Todd Kirkland wanted to purchase the membership for his Department’s 25 employees to help them stay […]
New Gamecocks
Jacksonville, AL – Jax State announces class of 30, and quarterbacks, defensive backs look to have best chance to contribute immediately. Editor’s note: The full Jax State signee class can be found on this link. By Joe Medley New Jacksonville State football coach Charles Kelly just finished signing his first recruiting recruiting class. Expect to get […]
Gadsden State Community College Athletics Accepting Nominations for Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College Athletics is now accepting nominations for its inaugural class of inductees into the newly-established Gadsden State Athletic Hall of Fame. This new honor seeks to recognize the outstanding athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors who have made significant contributions to Gadsden State Athletics over the years. “We are thrilled to […]
Senator Katie Britt Announces Subcommittee Assignments on Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today announced her subcommittee assignments for the Senate Judiciary Committee in the 119th Congress. Senator Britt, who was appointed to the committee at the start of the session, will serve on four subcommittees, focusing on areas such as border security, crime, intellectual property, and antitrust policy. Senator Britt […]
Piedmont Water Resurgence: A Decade of Stability for Rural Water Cooperative
Piedmont, AL – The Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water Cooperative, serving communities between Gadsden and Piedmont, Alabama, faced significant operational and financial challenges in 2015. The system, like many rural utilities, struggled with financial mismanagement, water loss, and lack of stability. However, through collaboration with Communities Unlimited (CU), the cooperative has seen substantial progress over […]
Jacksonville State University Student Greenlee Orman Becomes First to Earn Jax MIX Microcredential
JACKSONVILLE, AL —As first reported by Dr. Benjamin Gross, Director of Jax MIX, in a world where instant gratification often takes priority, academic achievements can sometimes feel like distant milestones. However, Greenlee Orman, a dual enrollment student at Jacksonville State University (JSU), has found a way to stay motivated while working toward her degree. Orman […]
Auburn Scientists Discover New Virus in Alabama, No Cause for Alarm
AUBURN, AL — A small rodent-like mammal in east Alabama is at the center of a recent scientific discovery, but researchers emphasize there is no immediate threat to humans. Scientists from Auburn University have identified the first henipavirus in North America, detected in the tissue of a northern short-tailed shrew. Their findings were published this […]
