Leadership Transition at the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama
Calhoun County, AL – The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) is preparing for a new chapter in its leadership as President & CEO Jennifer S. Maddox announces her decision to retire, effective February 14, 2025, after 13 years of dedicated service. Maddox has been a transformative force for CFNEA, overseeing its growth and solidifying its […]
Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center and Jacksonville State University Host 23rd Annual Economic Forum
JACKSONVILLE, AL – On Friday morning, business and community leaders gathered at Jacksonville State University’s (JSU) Merrill Hall for the 23rd Annual Economic Forum, an event aimed at shedding light on the current state of the economy at the local, state, and national levels. Hosted by the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center in […]
Grits & Glamour with Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis: A Night of Country Music Magic in Oxford
Oxford, AL – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of heartfelt hits and rich harmonies when two country music legends, Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis, take the stage for an intimate acoustic performance at the Oxford Performing Arts Center. The event, set for Sunday, March 9th, at 7:00 PM, promises a night filled with soulful […]
Piece by Piece: Puzzles, Pals & Popcorn at the Public Library of Anniston
ANNISTON, AL – Puzzle lovers and social butterflies alike are invited to take part in a fun-filled event at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County on Thursday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, titled “Piece by Piece: Puzzles, Pals & Popcorn,” offers participants a relaxing day of teamwork, problem-solving, and snacks. […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Gladiolus Traditions: Growing, Sharing, and Honoring Heirloom Blooms
Calhoun County, AL –Many Southern gardeners enjoy seasonal corms called gladiolus. In plant magazines, they are mentioned as corms, but in casual discussion you will hear them called bulbs. Each of the corms can produce tiny offsprings called cormels. My slang for the offspring is cormlets. Every year, if you dig up the mother corms […]
Anniston Fishing Focus Group to Host Community Discussion with Coosa Riverkeepers
Anniston, AL – Local anglers and community members will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion about fishing on the Coosa River at the upcoming Fishing Focus Group on Thursday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wiggins Community Center. Hosted by the Northeast Alabama Community Health Workers Coalition, this event will […]
Governor Kay Ivey Commutes Death Sentence of Rocky Myers to Life Without Parole
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that she has commuted the death sentence of Robin D. “Rocky” Myers to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Myers was convicted of the 1991 capital murder of Ludie Mae Tucker in Decatur, Alabama. Governor Ivey’s decision marks a rare intervention in Alabama’s death penalty […]
A St. Patrick’s Celebration: Chloe Agnew and the Pops Return to Oxford
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) is set to bring the spirit of Ireland to Alabama with A St. Patrick’s Celebration: Chloe Agnew and the Pops on Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at 100 E Choccolocco St, Oxford, AL and promises an unforgettable evening of music […]
Senators Katie Britt and Ted Cruz Introduce Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, have introduced the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. The proposed legislation seeks to criminalize fleeing from law enforcement officers or Border Patrol agents while they are performing their duties. The bill is named in honor […]
Calhoun County Chamber to Host 2025 State of the County Event
ANNISTON, AL – The Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center, in partnership with the Calhoun County Department of Human Resources, will host the annual State of the County event on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the DHR Building in Anniston. This gathering will provide residents, business leaders, and stakeholders […]
