JD Hess Reappointed to MDA Board by Commissioners as MDA Board Concludes March Meeting with Unanimous Approval of Asset Transfer Resolution
Anniston, AL – The McClellan Development Authority (MDA) convened on March 5, 2025, to discuss critical issues regarding asset transfer, environmental cleanup initiatives, and board appointments. Prior to this meeting, an emergency meeting of the Calhoun County Commissioners was held earlier that day, during which the board unanimously voted to reappoint JD Hess to the MDA […]
Calhoun County Most Wanted | March 6, 2025
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Jacksonville Public Library Hosting 5th Annual Hogwarts Camp March 11-15
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library is inviting local teens to step into the wizarding worldduring its 5th Annual Hogwarts Camp, taking place from March 11 through March 15. This highly anticipated event will bring the magic of Harry Potter to life through a week of themed activities, allowing participants to immerse themselves in […]
Alabama Senate Passes Speedy Trial Act, Bill Moves to House for Consideration
MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate has approved Senate Bill 178, known as the Speedy Trial Act, a measure aimed at expediting trials for violent criminal cases, reducing court backlogs, and ensuring timely justice for victims. Sponsored by Senate Judiciary Chairman Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), the bill now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives […]
Wildfire Burns 145 Acres in Oakmulgee Ranger District of Talladega National Forest
Release Updated as of March 6, 2025 TALLADEGA NATIONAL FOREST, AL – A 145-acre wildfire continues to burn in the Oakmulgee Ranger Districtof the Talladega National Forest. The USDA Forest Service has deployed additional resources to support fire suppression efforts, with crews working to fully contain the blaze. Residents near Pondville Lookout may still see […]
Senator Katie Britt Votes to Block Natural Gas Tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) voted in favor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at blocking the Biden Administration’s Natural Gas Tax, a measure included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Senator Britt co-sponsored the resolution alongside Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Representative August Pfluger (R-Texas), and other Republican lawmakers. The […]
Jacksonville State University Student Appointed to Southeastern Greek Leadership Association Student Advisory Board
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University (JSU) sophomore Miller Small has been appointed to the Southeastern Greek Leadership Association (SGLA) Student Advisory Board, a prestigious role that allows him to help shape the future of Greek life across the region. Small, an Emergency Management major with a minor in Strategic Communications, has been an active […]
Free Microchipping Event for Cats and Dogs in Oxford on March 15
OXFORD, AL — Pet owners in Calhoun County will have an opportunity to protect their furry companions at a free microchipping event on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Simmons Park, 400 Main Street, Oxford. The event, hosted by Animal Advocates for Calhoun County (AACC), aims to help pet owners safeguard […]
Andy Robertson Named Dean of Workforce Development at Gadsden State
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has announced Andy Robertson as the new dean of Workforce Development. Robertson, a Sand Rock native, replaces Alan Smith, who was recently promoted to vice president of Capital Projects, Community Relations, and Workforce Development. “Andy is a dedicated educator and passionate advocate for career technical education,” Smith said. “He […]
Chief Ladiga Trail Progress Update
Anniston, AL – Since the groundbreaking in April 2024, B&B has made significant progress on Anniston’s Ladiga Trail Extension. The latest updates from February 5 to March 5, 2025, highlight key construction milestones. Last month, B&B and its subcontractors set the truss bridge in place over Cane Creek. This month, crews reinforced the bridge deck with […]
