Calhoun County Most Wanted by Sheriff’s Office | June 4, 2025
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Bridgette Wilson of Jacksonville Earns Registered Play Therapist Credential
Jacksonville, AL – Bridgette Wilson, MSW, LICSW, of Jacksonville, has achieved the distinguished Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential, as announced by Kathryn Lebby, CAE, CMP, President & CEO of the Association for Play Therapy (APT). This national designation recognizes professionals who meet rigorous standards in the practice of play therapy. To earn the RPT credential, […]
Governor Ivey Announces 55 New Classrooms for Alabama’s P-3 Early Learning Expansion
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) announced Thursday the addition of 55 new classrooms funded through the state’s Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) for the 2025–2026 school year. This expansion brings the total number of classrooms implementing the P-3 model to […]
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Free Luminary Crafting Event for Adults
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library invites local adults to explore their creative side with a free crafting event titled Light Up Your File: Make Your Own Backyard Luminary on Monday, June 10, at 2:00 p.m. This hands-on workshop will guide participants through the process of creating personalized luminaries using mason jars and decorative […]
“I Spy!” Summer Series Returns to the Anniston Museum and Gardens June 10
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum and Gardens is inviting young explorers to take part in the I Spy! Summer Series, returning Tuesday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. This engaging program is crafted for children ages 6 to 10 and offers a unique blend of adventure, storytelling, and hands-on activities that explore history and culture. […]
ADEM Proposes $80,000 Civil Penalty Against Oxford’s Kronospan for Emission Violations
Oxford, AL – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has proposed a civil penalty of $80,000 against Kronospan, LLC, for violations related to air emissions at its manufacturing facility in Eastaboga, Calhoun County. According to ADEM’s proposed consent order, Kronospan exceeded the regulatory limits for carbon monoxide emissions over a 30-day rolling average on 40 […]
Gadsden State Launches Free Summer Workforce Program: “Cardinal Rise”
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College, in collaboration with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center’s Skills for Success initiative, has announced the launch of its Cardinal Rise Summer Program. With the theme “Free Skills. Real Opportunity,” the initiative aims to provide hands-on, industry-aligned training at no cost to eligible participants. The Cardinal Rise […]
Piedmont City Council Approves Park Funds, Councilman Feazell Announces Departure
Piedmont, AL – During the City Council meeting Tuesday evening, the Council approved an $11,229 expenditure for the Park and Recreation department. Park and Rec manager, Jeff Formby told the Council, $8300 of that would be paid by the department and they would only need assistance on approximately $3000. In other business, the Council approved the […]
Senator Katie Britt Questions DOE on Nuclear Innovation, Grid Security During Budget Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to examine the Biden administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget request for the U.S. Department of Energy. During the hearing, Energy Secretary Chris Wright faced questions from senators, including Britt, on topics ranging from nuclear energy competitiveness to hurricane […]