Evacuation Notice: Wildfire Threatens Pleasant Valley/Jacksonville Area
PLEASANT VALLEY, AL — Per the Calhon County EMA, a wildfire has been reported in the area of NE Faith Drive and is rapidly moving toward Foster West. Emergency officials have issued an immediate evacuation order for residents in the affected areas. Evacuation Order Issued for the Following Locations: Charlie Penny Charity Lane Cove Road Kelly […]
Marques Green Appointed to Jacksonville City Council
Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville City Council held a regularly scheduled work session and city council meeting on Febuary 24th, 2025. Call to order. Invocation: Rev. Eddie Gooch New Beginning Global Methodist Church Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call. – All Present Proclamation. – None Work Session: Acceptance of Minutes. – No comments Council Place No. […]
Anniston Police Traffic Stop Results in Foot Chase, Gun and Drug Charges
Anniston, AL – On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 2:30am, an Anniston police officer observed a vehicle speeding on Parkwood Drive. The officer conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and could smell the odor of possible marijuana prior to exiting his vehicle. When the officer made contact with the driver, Landon Cole Childers, […]
Oxford Arts Council Announces Writing Contest to Celebrate Oxford, Alabama
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Arts Council, led by Cindy Williams, is inviting the community to help celebrate Oxford, Alabama, at its best by participating in a special writing contest. This competition is designed to highlight the city’s new tagline, “Oxford, Alabama at Its Best,” by encouraging writers to share their creativity and personal experiences. Participants […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Creature Feature Event
ANNISTON, AL — Animal lovers and curious minds are invited to the upcoming Creature Feature Event at the Anniston Museums and Gardens on Saturday, March 8, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This engaging program, held on the second Saturday of each month, gives visitors the opportunity to meet and learn about one of the […]
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Calls for Repeal of Corporate Transparency Act
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has joined 19 other conservative Secretaries of State in signing a joint letter to former President Donald Trump, urging the repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The act, which took effect in 2024, requires small business owners to report certain information to the U.S. Department […]
Jacksonville State University and Piedmont Native Jenna Hardin Named to AHEC Scholars Statewide Leadership Team
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, a Jacksonville State University (Jax State) senior nursing student from Pidment, Jenna Hardin, has been named one of six students in Alabama selected for the prestigious Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Statewide Leadership Team. The AHEC Leadership Team is composed of […]
Senators Britt and Kennedy Reintroduce Bill to Limit SEC Collection of Investors’ Personal Data
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) in reintroducing the Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act. The legislation seeks to prevent the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from requiring brokers to submit investors’ personally identifiable information (PII) to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). The move follows an announcement […]
Anniston to Host First Annual Beekeepers Swap Meet
ANNISTON, AL — Beekeepers from across Alabama will have a unique opportunity to connect, trade, and purchase beekeeping equipment at the first annual Beekeepers Swap Meet on Saturday, March 1, at Cane Creek Community Gardens at McClellan. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and welcomes both seasoned beekeepers and newcomers interested in […]
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama Recognizes 28 Member Companies as ABC National’s 2025 Top Performers
Birmingham, AL – The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama announced that 28 of its member companies have been named to ABC National’s 2025 Top Performers list. This annual recognition highlights contractor members for outstanding achievements in safety, quality, merit, project excellence, and other industry benchmarks. Rankings are based on the number of hours worked, […]
