Calhoun County’s Most Wanted | March 20, 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 has […]
Calhoun County Board of Education Meeting Highlights: March 13, 2025
Calhoun County, AL – On March 13, 2025, the Calhoun County Board of Education convened for a productive meeting filled with recognitions, discussions on key educational initiatives, and updates on district developments. Held at the Calhoun County Board of Education, the meeting lasted from 11:06 AM to 11:42 AM, with a focus on community involvement, student […]
Cleburne County Launches Stepping Up Initiative to Improve Mental Health Support
Cleburne County, AL — The Stepping Up Initiative is set to enhance mental health support with the introduction of a new case manager in the county jail. Sponsored by Commissioner Laura Cobb, who was unable to attend the meeting, this initiative aims to reduce the number of individuals with mental illnesses in jails by providing […]
Anniston City Work Session and Council Meeting Summary
Anniston, AL – On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Anniston City Council convened for a work session followed by its regular council meeting. Both sessions provided a platform for important discussions on local governance and key community issues. Work Session Highlights Alcohol License DiscussionThe work session began with a significant discussion on the proposed Class II […]
Oxford’s BRW Achieves Full DoD Transportation Approvals, Strengthening Role in Defense Logistics
Oxford, AL – BRW, a national provider of integrated supply chain services, has announced that its Trucking Division has been designated as a fully approved Department of Defense (DoD) Transportation Service Provider (TSP), while its Logistics Division has been recognized as a fully approved DoD Freight Carrier by the Military Surface Deployment & Distribution Command (SDDC). […]
Anniston Welcomes Lake Yahou Park into Parks and Recreation System
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston, Alabama, is excited to announce the addition of Lake Yahou Park to its Parks and Recreation system following the McClellan Development Authority’s (MDA) asset transfer to the City. This transition marks a significant step in expanding recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As part of the integration process, […]
Senate Passes HALT Fentanyl Act; Senator Britt Applauds Efforts to Combat Crisis
Washington D.C. – The U.S. Senate has passed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act, a bill aimed at addressing the nation’s ongoing fentanyl crisis. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) expressed her strong support for the legislation, emphasizing its role in combating the influx of fentanyl into the United States. “We made a promise to […]
Alpha Psi Lambda Makes History at Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, it began, as most moments of change do, with a conversation. Last year, Oscar Juc-Ibarra, then a desk assistant in the Dean of Students Office at Jacksonville State University, frequently discussed the possibility of starting a multicultural fraternity with Assistant Dean of […]
Piedmont City Council Holds Regular Meeting: Residents to See Rate Increase on Power Bill
Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont City Council met Tuesday March 18th the planning session took place at 5:30 PM with the regular meeting scheduled to start at 6PM. Mayor Bill Baker stated there were regular expenses amounting to $243,761.22 and two weeks of payroll amounting in $155,260.44. The total expenses were $399,021.66 a motion was made, […]
Skyler Bass Appointed as Interim City Manager of Anniston
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston has announced the appointment of Skyler Bass as Interim City Manager. The decision was made through a unanimous 5-0 vote by the Anniston City Council during their meeting on March 18, 2025. Ms. Bass will officially assume her new role on April 10, 2025, following the retirement of current […]
