Oxford Hosts Public Forum on Bicycle and Pedestrian Route Expansion
OXFORD, AL – The city of Oxford took a step toward enhancing its infrastructure by hosting a community engagement town hall, “Oxford On The Move: A Plan for Bike and Pedestrian Routes,” on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Oxford City Hall. The event, held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., provided residents with an opportunity […]
Texas Bound
OHATCHEE — Findley, Ohatchee’s head football and wrestling coach, following wife’s career move to Texas. By Joe Medley Chris Findley knows something about sudden transitions, and his most recent sudden transition will take him away from Ohatchee. The Indians’ head football and wrestling coach will follow wife Lauren’s career move to Texas after the current […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Growing Tropical Canna Lilies: Tips for Thriving Blooms in Zones 7 and 8
Calhoun County, AL – Tropical Canna Lilies are rhizomes. In zones with deep freezes, they can become mush. However! I have planted them for years in zones 7 and 8 and never saw any delay in summer blooming. Unlike the rhizomes of Iris that do not need to be planted deep, Canna Lily need the […]
Long Time
Jacksonville, AL – Piedmont girls hold off Whitesburg Christian rally, score school’s first Northeast Regional victory in 17 years. By Joe Medley Piedmont’s girls fought off Whitesburg Christian’s rally in their Class 3A Northeast Regional semifinal on Wednesday and ended a 17-year drought. Cayla Brothers, Amiyah Thomas and Carson Young scored 10 points apiece to lead […]
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Participates in National Election Policy Discussions
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to engage in a series of discussions on election policy, voter file maintenance, and federal legislation. His visit included participation in a multistate roundtable discussion, meetings with Alabama Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, and attendance at the National Association of […]
Central Regional
MONTGOMERY — Ackles leads the way as Anniston’s boys build lead, fight off Trinity comeback to advance to regional final. Anniston’s girls fall to Catholic. Anniston’s boys fought off Trinity Presbyterian’s comeback attempt at the foul line and survived their Class 4A Central Regional semifinal Wednesday, 48-43. The Bulldogs (22-4) advanced to the regional […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Plant Sale and Winter Lawn Mower Maintenance Workshop
ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens is gearing up for an exciting day of events on Thursday, February 20, offering opportunities for both gardening enthusiasts and homeowners preparing for spring. The day kicks off with the Third Thursday Plant Sale at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens Greenhouses from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attendees […]
U.S. Construction Union Membership Hits Record Low in 2024
Birmingham, AL – According to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2024 Union Members Summary, union membership in the U.S. construction industry has reached a historic low. The report indicates that only 10.3% of construction workers were union members in 2024, a decrease from 10.7% in […]
Spring Roundup
SPAIN PARK — Three Oxford pitchers combine for a shout-out, and Yellow Jackets open with victory at Spain Park. Donoho girls blank Westbrook Christian. Marcus Lawler drove in three runs in his first baseball game with Oxford, and the Yellow Jackets opened their baseball season with a 7-0 victory at Spain Park. Lawler, who transferred […]
Senators Britt and Paul Introduce REINS Act to Increase Congressional Oversight of Major Regulations
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in introducing the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, a bill aimed at increasing congressional oversight over federal regulations with significant economic impact. The proposed legislation would require congressional approval for any major federal rule with an economic […]
