Anniston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Set
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Kiwanis Club is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 1st, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Anniston City Meeting Center. The event promises a delicious morning of pancakes and community spirit, with a special focus on serving both dine-in and take-out options for […]
Alabama Power Restores Power to 94% of Customers Impacted by Weekend Storms
Calhoun County, AL – After severe weather swept across Alabama this past weekend, Alabama Power crews have made remarkable progress in restoring power to affected customers. The storms, which brought high winds, caused significant damage to the electric infrastructure, leaving around 206,000 customers without power. Despite continued windy conditions and the potential for additional tree falls, […]
Senators Katie Britt and Tim Scott Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced the Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025, aimed at alleviating burdens on small businesses by extending the filing deadline for the reporting of beneficial ownership information (BOI). The legislation would push back the deadline to January 1, 2026, allowing […]
Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Hosts Board Game Relay
Jacksonville, AL – Get ready for a fun and competitive twist on your classic game night at the Jacksonville Community Center! Jacksonville Parks & Recreation is hosting a Board Game Relay event on Thursday, February 27th, starting at 6 PM. The event, held at the Jacksonville Community Center located at 501 A Alexandria Road SW, Jacksonville, […]
Senator Katie Britt Discusses the Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health and Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Crisis
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently addressed the Senate floor, drawing attention to the growing mental health crisis among the nation’s youth, which she directly linked to the rise of social media. In her remarks, Senator Britt cited statistics that reflect the detrimental effects social media platforms have had on adolescents’ mental health. […]
Anniston Job Fair Returns for Its 4th Annual Event
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston, Alabama, in partnership with the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center, is set to host the 4th Annual Anniston City Job Fair on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. This highly anticipated event will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Anniston City Meeting Center, located at […]
Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios to Premiere Documentary on Former Governor Jim Folsom Jr.
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, in collaboration with Alabama Public Television, is set to debut its latest documentary, A Legacy of Progress: The Jim Folsom Jr. Story, with a special premiere screening on Thursday, February 27. The exclusive event will take place on the 11th floor of Jax State’s Houston Cole Library, giving […]
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Feb. 17-Feb. 22. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Northeast Regional basketball MONDAY, Feb. 17 Class 6A semifinals Homewood vs. Fort Payne (Girls), 9 a.m. Oxford vs. Mountain Brook (Boys), 10:30 a.m. Mountain Brook vs. Gadsden City (Girls), noon Huffman […]
