Jacksonville Public Safety Complex to Host Free Easter Egg Hunt and Raffle on April 13
Jacksonville, AL – Families in the area are invited to enjoy a festive afternoon of spring fun at the Jacksonville Public Safety Complex on Sunday, April 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt and Raffle. The event will take place behind the Jacksonville Walmart and promises something for all ages. […]
Guns, Drugs and Teenagers: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E46
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a compelling documentary series created by a German production company, aimed at reshaping public perception of frontline workers. Through powerful storytelling, the series highlights the unwavering dedication, personal sacrifices, and extraordinary efforts of first responders. Offering an intimate look at their bravery, resilience, and compassion, First Responders seeks to […]
FabArc Steel Supply Announces Completion of Steel Structure for $14.3 Million Dairy Processing Facility
Oxford, AL – FabArc Steel Supply, Inc., the largest steel subcontractor in Alabama and an AISC-certified fabrication facility, has announced the successful completion of the structural steel framework for a major food processing project in Robinson, Texas. Known internally as Project Mockingbird Plant II, the $14.3 million venture was led by contractor Dennis Group and marks […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Shade Gardening Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Beautiful, Low-Light Plants
Calhoun County, AL – If you are starting your first shade garden or you want to improve it, I am sharing my favorite plants. I started 7 years ago with hostas, elephant ears, ferns, caladiums, and coleus. I like Albo hostas because they are frost hardy to return every spring. Albo hostas are green leafed with […]
Chad Davis Named Deputy Director of Alabama State Parks After More Than Two Decades of Service
MONTGOMERY, AL — Chad Davis, who began his career with Alabama State Parks as a 19-year-old seasonal employee at Joe Wheeler State Park, has been named Deputy Director of Alabama State Parks, making him the No. 2 executive within the statewide system. “I am extremely humbled to be selected as the deputy director of Alabama […]
Honoring a Mentor: Former Students Celebrate Jacksonville State University Professor Dr. Fred Gant for a Lifetime of Impact
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Dr. Kevin Lackey hasn’t forgotten where he came from — or who helped him get there. A self-described “poor kid from the trailer park” in Anniston, Lackey was the first in his family to attend college. Today, he’s an accomplished anesthesiologist with […]
Gadsden State Community College Appoints Dr. Dana Davis as Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects
Gadsden, AL — Gadsden State Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Dana Davis as the new Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects, effective April 14. Davis will oversee the College’s institutional effectiveness program, including strategic planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives, while also leading the College’s grant-writing, grant management, and institutional […]
Leonid & Friends Return to Oxford Performing Arts Center for 2025 Tour
OXFORD, AL – Following a standing ovation and overwhelming praise from last year’s performance, Leonid & Friendsare set to make their highly anticipated return to the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. as part of their 2025 Tour. Formed by a group of classically trained musicians from Russia, Leonid & […]
Jacksonville Moves
Jacksonville, AL – Freeney leaving Saks to join Sullivan’s staff, and former Piedmont great Taylor Hayes coming back to Calhoun County as Jacksonville’s head baseball coach and assistant in football. By Joe Medley Jeremy Sullivan successfully recruited Alphonso Freeney once, and the new Jacksonville High head football coach proved persuasive again. The Jacksonville City Schools board […]
Governor Ivey Recognizes Record-Breaking Class of Correctional Officer Trainees
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday welcomed 144 Correctional Officer Trainees (COTs) to the Alabama Governor’s Mansion, marking the largest graduating class on record for the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Academy. The soon-to-be graduates officially completed their training on Thursday, April 3, during a ceremony at the Church of the Highlands campus […]
