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Former Alabama Medicaid Agency Employee Indicted for Theft of Public Funds

Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Indictment of Former State Employee for Theft of Over $100,000 From Alabama Medicaid Agency

MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the indictment of a former Alabama Medicaid Agency employee, Natalie Colette Lewis, 59, of Montgomery, for the theft of more than $100,000 in public funds. A Montgomery County Grand Jury indicted Lewis on multiple felony charges, including Aggravated Theft of Property, Use of Office for […]

Anniston Gears Up for Noble Street Festival and Sunny King Criterium on April 5

Noble Street Festival

ANNISTON, AL — Downtown Anniston is set to come alive on Saturday, April 5, as the highly anticipated Noble Street Festival and Sunny King Criterium take center stage from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The all-day event promises an exciting mix of food, music, shopping, and high-speed cycling, creating a dynamic celebration for the community. […]

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Vehicle Safety Testing for Women

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Deb Fischer Introduce She DRIVES Act to Improve Passenger Vehicle Safety

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), and several of their Senate colleagues have introduced the She Develops Regulations In Vehicle Equality and Safety (She DRIVES) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at modernizing vehicle safety tests by requiring the use of the most advanced testing devices available, including a female crash test […]

Governor Ivey Releases Final Report on Generative AI Task Force

Governor Ivey Releases Final Report on Generative AI Task Force

Montgomery, AL – On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey released the final report of the Governor’s Task Force on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), which was established in February 2024 through Executive Order 738. The task force was formed to assess how state executive-branch agencies are using GenAI, promote responsible and effective implementation, and provide recommendations for future […]

Spring Roundup in and Around Calhoun County

Spring roundup

Oxford, AL – Oxford’s baseball team wins in Tennessee, and Hope Christian tops Coosa Valley Academy. Woodland sweeps Wadley in softball. MONDAY SCOREBOARD Baseball Oxford 8, Lane Tech Prep 4 Hope Christian 4, Coosa Valley Academy 2 Vincent 6, Jacksonville 2 Sylvan Hills 16, Lincoln 0 Cedar Bluff 15, Weaver 7 Softball Fyffe 5, Spring Garden […]

Oxford Public Library Hosts ‘Thinking Money for Kids’ Event

Thinking Money for Kids Games

Oxford, AL – On Wednesday, March 26, at 10 a.m., the Oxford Public Library will host Thinking Money for Kids: Games, an interactive event designed to teach children financial literacy through fun and engaging activities. The event will feature three hands-on games that introduce money management concepts in an enjoyable and educational way: Currency Conga: […]

Calhoun County Golf

Calhoun County golf-

Calhoun County, AL – Hurst and White Plains’ boys, Stokes and Alexandria’s girls lead after first round of Calhoun County Tournament at Pine Hill County Club. By Joe Medley Cam Hurst came into this year’s Calhoun County Tournament more than ready to be graduated White Plains teammate Sawyer Edwards’ heir apparent atop the county high school […]