Calhoun County Urges Residents to Stay Weather Aware During NOAA Weather Radio Outage
Calhoun County, AL — The Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency is encouraging residents to stay vigilant and have multiple methods of receiving weather alerts as NOAA Weather Radio services remain temporarily offline across Alabama. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, all NOAA Weather Radio transmitters in their coverage area — including the […]
Coosa Riverkeeper to Sue Alabama Power Over Ongoing Coal Ash Pollution in Gadsden
Gadsden, AL – The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), on behalf of the environmental nonprofit Coosa Riverkeeper, has formally notified Alabama Power Company of its intent to sue over alleged violations related to coal ash pollution at the former Gadsden Steam Plant. The notice claims that the utility’s current coal ash storage practices are in […]
Oxford to Honor Local Veterans with “Heroes on Main” Celebration May 31
Oxford, AL — The City of Oxford and Historic Main Street Oxford invite the public to a heartfelt celebration of local military service at the upcoming “Heroes on Main: Oxford’s Hometown Veterans Celebration” on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Simmons Park, located in the heart of historic downtown Oxford. This special event […]
Summer Story and Craft Hour Returns to Anniston Museum and Gardens
Anniston, AL — Families looking for a fun, educational escape from the summer heat are invited to the Summer Story and Craft Hour at the Anniston Museum and Gardens on Wednesday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. Hosted by the Anniston Museums and Gardens, this engaging weekly event combines reading and creativity in an inviting indoor […]
Jacksonville State University Receives $150,000 Grant to Enhance Forensic Training for Alabama Law Enforcement
Jacksonville, AL — With ongoing support from the State of Alabama, Jacksonville State University (JSU) is strengthening its commitment to law enforcement education through expanded forensic training. Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $150,000 to JSU’s Center for Applied Forensics, part of a broader $265,000 statewide investment in police training initiatives administered by the Alabama Department […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Anniston Library on May 23
Anniston, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the library, located at 108 E 10th Street, Anniston, AL 36201. With a critical need for blood donors nationwide, this event […]
Gadsden State Community College Honors Body Donors at First-Ever Appreciation Event
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College’s Science Department held its inaugural Donor Appreciation Event on May 1 in the auditorium of the Science Building on the East Broad Campus. The meaningful ceremony was dedicated to honoring individuals who have selflessly chosen to donate their bodies to science, as well as recognizing the families who […]
Senators Katie Britt and Angela Alsobrooks Introduce Bipartisan Homeless Children and Youth Act
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) have introduced the Homeless Children and Youth Act (HCYA), a bipartisan effort aimed at expanding access to critical services for the estimated 4.2 million youth and young adults experiencing homelessness each year in the United States. The legislation seeks to address what supporters […]
