Governor Kay Ivey Announces Support for Legislation Banning Cell Phones in Public Schools
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced her support on Tuesday during her State of the State address for new legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of smartphones and other wireless communication devices in Alabama public schools. The proposal, introduced on the first day of the 2025 legislative session, seeks to ban the use of such […]
Oxford to Celebrate 173rd Anniversary with a Special Birthday Party
Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford is inviting everyone to join in a celebration of its 173rd anniversary on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Established by the Alabama Legislature on February 7, 1852, Oxford will mark this historic occasion with a birthday party at Oxford City Hall, starting at 4:30 p.m. Hosted by Historic Main Street […]
January Monthly Activity Report: Insights from the Piedmont Police Department
Piedmont, AL – The City of Piedmont Police Department lists their activity for the public to view. Within this report are some abbreviations that may not be known to everyone. F.T.A – Failure to Appear, someone did not go to a court date and a judge has issued a warrant for their arrest. F.T.P. – Failure […]
Anniston to Celebrate Arbor Day with Annual Free Tree Give-Away
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston is inviting the community to celebrate Arbor Day with their annual Free Tree Give-Away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. This popular event is made possible through the generous support of Alabama Power and is a great opportunity for residents to contribute to a greener Anniston. The event will take […]
Gadsden State Community College Launches Behavioral Intervention Team to Enhance Campus Safety and Student Well-Being
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of its students and employees by launching a new Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). The initiative, announced by Chief Jay Freeman of the Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department, aims to address concerning behaviors before they escalate into serious […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Why Iris Are the Perfect Evergreen Border for Your Landscape: Beauty, Low Maintenance, and Endless Color
Calhoun County, AL – If you are creating a new landscape zone, you should consider using iris as the evergreen border. Why? Because irises are inexpensive and yield rhizomes, you can divide every few years. In the winter, these evergreen stems grant a nice backdrop to all the brown die back of other plants. Iris […]
Jacksonville State University Senior Hunter Ballard Represents Alabama at Prestigious Winter School on Materials Science
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, when Hunter Ballard received an email in November informing him of his acceptance into the 2nd MateriAlZ Winter School, he was thrilled. The five-day event, held January 5–9 at Biosphere 2 in Oracle, Arizona, is a competitive program hosted by The University of […]
Senators Introduce Educational Choice for Children Act to Expand School Choice Opportunities
Washington D.C. – A group of U.S. senators, led by Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.), has introduced the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), a bicameral bill aimed at expanding educational opportunities for students and families. The legislation, introduced during National School Choice Week (January 26 – February 1), seeks […]
Oxford Public Library Invites Readers to a ‘Blind Date with a Book’ This February
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Public Library is inviting book lovers to take a literary leap of faith with its annual “Blind Date with a Book” event, running from February 1 through February 28. This engaging program offers readers the chance to check out a book wrapped in mystery—literally. Participants can select a book at the […]
Jacksonville State University’s ‘Special Player’
Jacksonville, AL – Extra day off makes big difference as Pierre erupts for 36 points to lead Jax State men to victory, two-game lead in CUSA By Joe Medley All Jaron Pierre Jr. needed, turns out, was an extra day off. A Monday off of practice after the team had Sunday off helped him to rest […]
