Anniston Fire Department Requests Prayers for Chief Jeff Waldrep Following Major Heart Attack
Anniston, AL — The Anniston Fire Department is asking the community for prayers and support following a medical emergency involving its beloved Fire Chief, Jeff Waldrep. On Friday morning, the department and Chief Waldrep’s family shared the difficult news that he suffered a major heart attack and remains in the ICU as he continues to […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
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: Sometime between April 20, 2025, and May 2, 2205, a […]
Governor Ivey Encourages Participation in Alabama’s Free Fishing Day on June 7
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey has officially invited the public to take part in Alabama’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. As part of National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1-8), the event allows both residents and non-residents to fish in most public waters without purchasing a fishing license for the day. […]
Blood, Sweat & Tears with Jason Scheff to Perform in Oxford on June 7
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) will welcome the legendary jazz-rock fusion band Blood, Sweat & Tears, featuring vocalist Jason Scheff, on Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. This highly anticipated concert was originally scheduled for April 26 but was rescheduled to the June date. Blood, Sweat & Tears first helped open […]
Why Financial Knowledge Is Non-Negotiable for Small Business Success
Calhoun County, AL – You don’t need to be a Wall Street shark to run a profitable business, but you do need to understand where your money goes, how it grows, and why it sometimes vanishes overnight. Financial knowledge is often framed as optional—something you pick up along the way—but for small business owners, it’s […]
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Free Bracelet-Making Class for Youth
Jacksonville, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a creative and engaging event for local youth on Saturday, June 7, at 1:00 p.m. with a Stretch Cord Bracelet Making Class. The program will take place at the library, located at 200 Pelham Road South in Jacksonville. Open to participants ages 10 to 18, this […]
Senator Katie Britt Applauds Appointments to Key USDA Positions in Alabama
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Friday commended the recent appointments announced by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, naming Twinkle Cavanaugh and Monica Carroll to senior leadership roles within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Alabama. Twinkle Cavanaugh has been appointed as State Director for Rural Development (RD) in Alabama. […]
C.A. Russell Ford to Host Free Community Festival and Grand Opening in Anniston
Anniston, AL — On Saturday, June 7, 2025, C.A. Russell Ford will celebrate the grand opening of its new dealership location at 1507 S. Quintard Avenue with a free community festival open to the public. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is designed to offer family-friendly fun for all […]
Oxford’s Monsters Mash
Oxford, AL – With Kirk, Watts, Brooks and Brunner helping out, shorthanded Choccolocco Monsters open Sunbelt League season by splitting doubleheader with Alpharetta. By Joe Medley The Choccolocco Monsters ended the 2024 season by winning a Sunbelt League championship shorthanded, and they split their 2025 season-opening doubleheader shorthanded. Playing with 12 players, with quite a few […]
WeWomen Inc. Hosts Leadership Retreat for JSU Women at Otter Creek Farmstead
Ohatchee, AL — On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, WeWomen Inc. will host “Leading with Confidence,” a private, one-day leadership event for women leaders of Jacksonville State University. The retreat will take place at Otter Creek Farmstead in Ohatchee, providing a serene and inspiring backdrop for personal and professional development. Organized by Heather Curry (Beers), a […]