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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Warns Residents of Sophisticated Phone Scams

Attorney General Steve Marshall Warns Alabamians of Rising Phone Scams

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging residents to remain vigilant as increasingly sophisticated phone scams continue to target consumers across the state. Fraudsters are using deceptive tactics to trick victims into sending money, purchasing gift cards, or making cryptocurrency transactions under false pretenses. “If you receive a call that sounds strange, makes […]

Jacksonville State University to Host River Reels & Tales Event on April 1

River reels & Tales

JACKSONVILLE, AL – Jacksonville State University’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences is set to host the River Reels & Tales event on Tuesday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Merrill Basement Auditorium. Presented by the Department of Biology, the evening will feature a film screening and discussion focused on environmental conservation […]

$2,500 Reward Offered for Information on Missing Talladega Man

rimeStoppers Reward Increased In Talladega Missing Person Case Stacey Lynch

Talladega, AL – A $2,500 reward is being offered for information regarding the disappearance of Stacey Lynch, who has been missing since December 22, 2020. Lynch was last seen in the Knoxville Homes Apartments area in Talladega, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Lynch is described as a Black male, approximately […]

Canyon Climb 8K/5K Returns with New Certified Courses in Anniston

Canyon Climb

Anniston, AL – Runners, mark your calendars! The annual Canyon Climb 8K/5K, hosted by Jennifer Curvin Watwood and the Anniston Runners Club, is set for Saturday, March 29, at 8 a.m. at the Tyler Center in Anniston. This year’s event comes with an exciting update—newly certified race courses designed for those looking to set personal […]

Gadsden State’s Veterans Upward Bound Program Moves to New Location

(From L-R) Sarah Aultman, director of Veteran’s Upward Bound; Lori Wheeler, Educational Specialist; Audra Allen, Office Manager; Paula Hillan-McLaury, Academic Recruiter

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program has recently relocated to a more accessible and improved facility in the basement of Naylor Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. This move enhances the support services available to local veterans, reinforcing the program’s commitment to helping former service members transition to civilian life. […]

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

Spring roundup

Calhoun County, AL – Oxford baseball runs winning streak to six games with two victories in Tennessee. Cherokee County wins two games. Alexandria softball dominates at Heflin, and Saks rolls against Wadlley. WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Baseball Oxford 7, Glenbrook South 5 Oxford 9, Oakland 3 Cherokee County 12, Thorsby 1 Cherokee County 5, Asheville 2 Softball Alexandria […]

Governor Kay Ivey Bans DeepSeek and Manus AI Technologies on State Devices

Update from Governor Kay Ivey Protecting Alabama from Chinese Infiltration

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a ban on the use of DeepSeek, Manus, and similar artificial intelligence technologies on state devices and networks. In a memo sent Wednesday to all state agency heads, Ivey outlined the cybersecurity action as a measure to protect Alabama’s sensitive data from potential foreign threats. The decision […]

ASWA Rankings

Hope Christian’s baseball team, playing its inaugural season, achieved its first top-five ranking in AISA with this week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County, AL – This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings for Alabama high school softball and baseball. Rankings are made based on teams and information received from sports writers around the state. SOFTBALL CLASS 7A 1. Thompson (23-2) 2. Central-Phenix City (21-3) 3. Daphne (17-2) 4. Tuscaloosa Co. (23-3) 5. Enterprise (15-4) 6. Hewitt-Trussville (14-10) […]