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Day: May 28, 2025

Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals

Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, filling the vacancy left by Judge Bill Lewis, who was recently appointed to the Alabama Supreme Court. The announcement was made Tuesday, and Judge Bowden was formally notified by the governor of her decision. “Judge Bowden’s […]

UPDATE: Choccolocco Monsters Begin Title Defense at Home May 30

Monsters schedule

OXFORD, AL — The reigning Sunbelt Baseball League champions are back in action. The Choccolocco Monsters will open their 2025 season with a two-game home stand at Choccolocco Park, facing off against the Alpharetta Aviators on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 31, at 6 p.m. (Central). Coming off a dominant 22-9 […]

Senator Katie Britt Supports New Legislation to Increase Transparency in Federal Permitting Process

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Rick Scott, Colleagues Introduce Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and other colleagues in introducing the Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act, a legislative effort aimed at increasing visibility and predictability in the federal permitting process. The proposed legislation would require all federal agencies that issue permits to create and maintain a […]

Alexandria’s Bray Goode, Jacksonville’s Jamison Edwards Headline 2025 All-Calhoun County Baseball Honors; Oxford Dominates Selections

Alexandria’s Bray Goode (right) is the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year for 2025, and Jacksonville’s Jamison Edwards is coach of the year. Goode went 7-2 on the mound with a 1.28 ERA and 111 strikeouts. The University of South Alabama signee also batted .284 with a .417 on-base percentage, 10 doubles and 21 RBIs. Edwards guided Jacksonville to its fourth consecutive area title and second round of the playoffs after reclassification bumped Jacksonville up to Class 5A. (Photos by Joe Medley and B.J. Franklin)

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Goode, Jacksonville’s Edwards take top awards in on East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County team. County champion Oxford leads way with 11 selections. 2024 Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County Baseball Team Player of the year: Bray Goode, Alexandria, Sr. Coach of the year: Jamison Edwards, Jacksonville FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Bray […]

Glencoe Donates Police Vehicle to Gadsden State; Students in Collision Repair Program Help Restore Tahoe, Saving Thousands

(From left) Glencoe Chief of Police Kenon McKenzie, Glencoe Mayor Chris Hare, Gadsden State President Kathy Murphy, Gadsden State Vice President Alan Smith, and Gadsden State Chief of Police Jay Freeman pose with the police vehicle following the donation from the City of Glencoe.

GADSDEN, AL – In a collaborative effort highlighting community support and student-driven service learning, the City of Glencoe has donated a fully equipped 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe to the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department for just one dollar. The surplus police vehicle, outfitted with essential law enforcement features including emergency lights, radar, […]