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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes as well Highlights ‘Catch of the Week’

Crime Stoppers

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Incident 1: **Posting for Jacksonville Police Department. Any information in relation to this […]

Downtown After Dark Returns to Anniston on May 23

Downtown After dark Outdoors Music Series

Anniston, AL — The sounds of summer are returning to Noble Street Park as Main Street Anniston hosts its popular Downtown After Dark Music Series on Friday, May 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to gather in the heart of downtown for an evening filled with live music, […]

Gadsden State Community College Celebrates Spring 2025 Graduates at Commencement Ceremony

Gadsden State student earns diploma and scholarship

Centre, AL – Gadsden State Community College held its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on May 13 at the Richard Lindsey Arena at Gadsden State Cherokee. The event marked a significant milestone for hundreds of students who successfully completed their program requirements during the spring semester. Three exceptional students were chosen to deliver keynote addresses during […]

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden Flips Commitment from Jacksonville State to Wofford

Gooden flips

Weaver all-state multi-sport standout Gooden, previously committed to Jacksonville State, flips to Wofford. By Joe Medley WEAVER — Coaching changes bring commitment changes, and Weaver’s Kaden Gooden announced his flip Monday. Previously committed to Jacksonville State, Gooden announced his flip to Wofford during a ceremony in the Weaver High gymnasium. Gooden removed a Jax State […]

Alexandria Signings

Alexandria’s latest mass signing group (from left): volleyball’s Shelby Morris, cross country’s Trinity Pope, football’s Cleat Forrest, track’s Jaylen Henderson and cross country’s Kylie Davis. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Valley Cubs Forrest, Pope, Davis, Morris and Henderson celebrate chances to continue sports in college. By Joe Medley ALEXANDRIA — Alexandria is making mass signing celebrations a tradition, and the school put on another big presentation Monday. Kicker Cleat Forrest signed with Jacksonville State two months ago but celebrated the occasion today, alongside volleyball’s Shelby […]

Governor Ivey Signs Bills Targeting Illegal Immigration and Voter ID Requirements

Governor Ivey Signs Bills Strengthening State Law Against Illegal Immigrants and Other Noncitizen Voting and Requiring Fingerprinting and DNA Collection of Illegal Immigrants

Montgomery, AL – On Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law two bills aimed at tightening restrictions related to noncitizen voting and enhancing law enforcement procedures involving undocumented immigrants. Senate Bill 158, sponsored by Senator Will Barfoot, prohibits the use of foreign national driver licenses as valid photo identification for voting in Alabama. Prior […]

Cole & Wigington Win Ted’s Charity Invitational in Epic Finish

Ty Cole (left) and Gary Wigington (center) celebrate after Wigington hit a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at Anniston Country Club during Sunday’s final round of the Ted’s Charity Invitational. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Veteran duo of Cole-Wigington adds Ted’s Charity Invitational title to its tally of two-man titles, edging King-Fite in epic foursome showdown. (Photo gallery, complete scores) By Joe Medley ANNISTON — Golfers get old, but winning never does. Ty Cole and Gary Wigington added another two-man tournament to their list of conquests Sunday, winning the second […]