Governor Ivey Signs SB67 to Strengthen Veteran Services, Appoints Brigadier General Jeffrey Newton as ADVA Commissioner

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 67 into law on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in the structure of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA). Sponsored by Senator Andrew Jones and Representative Ed Oliver, the legislation has the stated aim to enhance support and services for veterans across the state. With the […]
Anniston Water Works Wins Alabama’s 2025 Great American Water Taste Test Competition

Anniston, AL – The Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Anniston (AWWSB) has been named the winner of Alabama’s 2025 Annual Great American Water Taste Test Competition. The prestigious competition took place during the 47th Annual Alabama Rural Water Association (ARWA) Conference in Montgomery, Alabama. AWWSB competed against numerous water systems from […]
Oxford High School Students Gain Real-World Business Experience Through Reach and Teach Program

Oxford, AL – What if high school students had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business, marketing, finance, and event planning? That’s exactly what is happening at Oxford High School through the Reach and Teach program. Instead of relying solely on textbooks and hypothetical scenarios, students are taking an active role in planning, promoting, and […]
Jacksonville State University Dedicates Kathy Roe Buttram Team Room in Merrill Hall

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) and the College of Business and Industry celebrated the dedication of the Kathy Roe Buttram Team Room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 7. Located on the third floor of Hugh D. Merrill Hall, the newly designated space was made possible by a generous gift from Judge […]
Oxford Police Investigate U-Haul Smash-and-Grab Burglary at Mountain Motorsports

Oxford, AL – A daring burglary at Mountain Motorsports in Oxford, Alabama, unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2025, when five individuals used a stolen U-Haul truck to ram into the building and steal multiple motorcycles worth $68,193. At approximately 6:44 AM, the suspects backed the large U-Haul into the front doors […]
Senators Reintroduce Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act to Strengthen Agricultural Protections

Washington D.C. – A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), have reintroduced the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, aimed at bolstering cybersecurity protections in the agriculture industry and safeguarding the nation’s food supply chain. The legislation seeks to identify vulnerabilities within both public and […]
Evil Woman – The ELO Experience Returns to Oxford for an Electrifying Night of Symphonic Rock

Oxford, AL – Fans of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are in for a treat as Evil Woman – The ELO Experience returns to the Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) for a highly anticipated performance on Friday, March 28th, at 7:30 p.m. Following two previous sold-out shows at OPAC, this third appearance promises to be […]
Drew Hall of Garrison Steel Named ABC Alabama’s 2025 Safety Director of the Year

Montgomery, AL – The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama has named Drew Hall of Garrison Steel as the 2025 Safety Director of the Year, recognizing his dedication to workplace safety and commitment to protecting employees in the construction industry. ABC Alabama President Jay Reed praised Hall’s contributions, stating, “Drew has consistently represented Garrison Steel […]
Calhoun County Spring Round Up

Oxford, AL – Ohatchee tops Wellborn in Spring Experience. Hope sweeps. Ranburne and Woodland win. In softball, Alexandria and Pleasant Valley win two apiece in Gulf Coast Classic. SG wins 15-0. Weaver, Woodland and Randolph County victorious. Ohatchee got two RBIs apiece from Brayden Collins, Drake Kay, Ethan Jones, Jake Roberson and Josh Hulbert […]