Calhoun County’s David West Receives 2025 AACAA Distinguished Service Award
Longtime Calhoun County Extension Director Honored for Decades of Environmental and Community Leadership CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Dr. David West, County Extension Director for Calhoun County, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the Alabama Association of County Agricultural Agents and Specialists (AACAA), the highest honor bestowed upon members of […]
ALEA Warns of Nationwide Phishing Scam Targeting Alabamians with Fake DMV Texts
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning citizens about a widespread phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the “Alabama Department of Vehicles (DMV).” The scam messages demand payment for fictitious traffic tickets and threaten to suspend recipients’ driving privileges and vehicle registrations unless they click on a […]
Jacksonville State University’s Office of Sponsored Programs Hosts First Weeklong Grant Training Event
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at Jacksonville State University recently hosted its first intensive weeklong grant training event at Merrill Hall. The training was designed to strengthen faculty and staff skills in developing competitive grant proposals for federal, state, local, and […]
Twitty & Lynn Tribute Show Coming to Oxford Performing Arts Center Grandchildren of Country Music Legends to Perform June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
OXFORD, AL — On Friday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m., the Oxford Performing Arts Center will welcome Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway & Loretta, a musical tribute honoring two of country music’s most iconic figures—Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. The performance features Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn, grandchildren of the legendary duo, who […]
Virginia Becomes Tenth State to Join Alabama’s AVID Voter File Maintenance Program
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced this week that the Commonwealth of Virginia has officially joined the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID), becoming the tenth state to participate in the voter file maintenance program. Virginia’s entry follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two states, which aims […]
Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host “What’s the Story? Ancient Egypt” on June 14
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum and Gardens invites visitors of all ages to step back in time on Saturday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m. for “What’s the Story? Ancient Egypt.” This immersive educational program offers guests the chance to explore the history, traditions, and daily life of ancient Egypt with the help of a […]
ASWA All-State Softball
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State softball teams and honorable mentions. Miss Baseball and the Super All-State teams to be named June 8 at the ASWA convention. ASWA ALL-STATE SOFTBALL TEAM CLASS 7A FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE P: Vic Moten, Daphne, Sr. P: Ally Supan, Central-Phenix City, Sr. P: Aubree Hooks, Thompson, Sr. P: […]
Anniston Public Library to Host Teen Nerf War as Part of Summer Reading Program
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Carnegie is inviting local teens to gear up for an exciting afternoon of fun and friendly competition at the upcoming Teen Nerf War on Thursday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m. Held as part of the library’s ongoing Summer Reading Program, the event promises a high-energy battle experience where […]
Crime Reports at Jacksonville State University: May 2025
Jacksonville, AL – Several property-related crimes were reported in May 2025 across various locations on and around the Jacksonville State University campus. The JSU Police Department has released information on incidents ranging from theft and fraud to burglary and criminal mischief. Below is a breakdown of each reported case: May 29, 2025 – Multiple Incidents ReportedThree […]
Calhoun County Golf
Calhoun County, AL – The top 15 finishers at the county tournament are named all-county. Player- and coach-of-the-year choices factor in postseason. 2025 Girls’ All-Calhoun County Golf Player of the year Jasmine Stokes (Alexandria) Coach of the year: Craig Kiker (Alexandria) Top 15 finishers at county Jasmine Stokes (Alexandria) 80-80–-160 Nevaeh Foster (Alexandria) 85-82—167 Cam […]