Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-20 in Heflin
HEFLIN, AL — A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, resulted in the death of a Birmingham man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Demetrius J. McGhee, 38, was fatally injured when the 2008 Ford Econoline van he was driving collided with a 2020 Kenworth tractor-trailer. The […]
Anniston Mayor Jack Draper Announces Resignation
Anniston, AL – Anniston Mayor Jack Draper has announced his resignation, effective Friday, May 2, 2025. The announcement came without an accompanying public statement from the City of Anniston at this time. Mayor Draper’s Comments: “It has been an honor to serve as Mayor the last 8½ years. I am proud of and thankful for […]
Jacksonville State University Graphic Design Students Shine at Birmingham ADDY Awards
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Jacksonville State University’s graphic design students have once again proven their talents on a major stage, dominating the Birmingham American Advertising Federation (AAF) ADDY Awards. This year, Jax State took home 14 out of 35 student awards, showcasing their creativity and skill. Notably, […]
Senators Britt and Welch Reintroduce Bipartisan Water Research Optimization Act of 2025
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have reintroduced the Water Research Optimization Act of 2025, a bipartisan effort aimed at improving and modernizing the nation’s water forecasting systems. The legislation seeks to enhance the efficiency and coordination of hydrological research and operations within the National Weather Service (NWS), a division […]
Annual ‘Out of the Shadows’ Summit Returns May 9 to Address Mental Health in Northeast Alabama
OXFORD, AL — With nearly one in five adults in the U.S. — approximately 59 million people — living with mental illness, local advocates are coming together to shine a light on the growing need for mental health awareness and support in Northeast Alabama. The Out of the Shadows Mental Health Summit will take place […]
Gadsden State to Spotlight Fine Arts at “An Evening of Fine Arts” on May 1, Alongside Spring Events and Opportunities
Gadsden, AL — Gadsden State Community College is preparing to shine a spotlight on student creativity during “An Evening of Fine Arts” on Wednesday, May 1. Hosted by the Division of Fine Arts, the free, family-friendly event will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the Wallace Drive Campus and will offer an exciting blend of visual […]
Crawfish Boil Fundraiser Set for May 10 to Benefit St. Michael’s Medical Clinic
ANNISTON, AL – Hosted by Sinclair Social and 3 Dudes Seafood Mark your calendars for a flavorful afternoon in downtown Anniston as Sinclair Social hosts a Crawfish Boil on Saturday, May 10 at 12:00 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting St. Michael’s Medical Clinic. The event will feature a mouthwatering crawfish spread prepared by 3 Dudes […]
Governor Ivey Announces $7.6 Million in State Funding for 26 Infrastructure Projects Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that more than $7.6 million in state funding is being allocated to support 26 road and bridge projects in cities and counties throughout Alabama. The funding is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Annual Grant Program under the Rebuild Alabama Act. The grants represent the […]
Cleburne County Middle School Students Rally for Environmental Clean-Up
Heflin, AL — Over 100 seventh graders from Cleburne County Middle School stepped out of the classroom and into their community on a mission to clean up the environment as part of the statewide “Our Power, Our Planet” initiative. Armed with trash bags and a strong sense of purpose, the students collected over 2,400 pounds […]
Berman Book Club Explores Historical Fiction at Anniston Museums and Gardens on May 8
Anniston, AL — The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites the public to take a step back in time through the power of storytelling during the next session of its popular Berman Book Club, set for Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the museum campus on Museum Drive. Each month, this engaging program explores a […]
