Calhoun County Most Wanted | June 11, 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 […]
Alabama Power Volunteers Revitalize United Cerebral Palsy Center in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL – Volunteers from the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) spent Tuesday morning working alongside staff from East Central Alabama United Cerebral Palsy (ECAUCP) to revitalize the exterior of the nonprofit’s Anniston facility as part of APSO’s annual chair project. The initiative focused on improving the visual appeal of the building and fostering a more […]
Jacksonville City Council Rejects Right-of-Way Relocation Amid Strong Community Opposition
Residents Pack Council Meeting to Voice Development Concerns on 7th Avenue JACKSONVILLE, AL – In a unanimous decision Monday night, the Jacksonville City Council rejected a controversial proposal to relocate a right-of-way on 7th Avenue Northeast, following passionate testimony from nearly a dozen residents who packed the Public Safety Complex to voice their opposition. The […]
Anniston Water Works Celebrates State Championship: Water Quality Report Shows Continued Excellence
ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston Water Works and Sewer Board (AWWSB) has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, highlighting another year of exceptional drinking water quality that earned the utility the prestigious Alabama State Champion designation in The Great American Water Taste Test. The comprehensive report demonstrates that all water quality parameters continued to meet […]
Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama Innovation and Industry During Senate Appropriations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) participated in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing this week focused on the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Proposal for the Department of Commerce. The hearing featured Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and addressed national priorities such as economic development, job creation, and industrial competitiveness. During the hearing, […]
Eastaboga Man Killed in Talladega County Collision
TALLADEGA COUNTY, AL — A two-vehicle crash on Monday evening, June 9, resulted in the death of an Eastaboga man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The incident occurred at approximately 7:35 p.m. on Alabama 21, near the 241-mile marker, less than a mile south of Munford. Authorities report that Benjamin A. Ricks, […]
Governor Ivey Appoints Ami Brooks as Secretary of Early Childhood Education
MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday her appointment of Ami Brooks as the new secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. Brooks will assume the role on June 16, 2025, following the departure of current acting secretary Jan Hume, who is stepping down after nearly 14 years with the Department. Hume, […]
Calhoun County Girls’ All-County Track
White Plains’ Conn, Jacksonville Christian’s Mullinax share Athlete of the Year. Oxford’s Delozier coach of the year. 2025 Girls’ All-Calhoun County track Editor’s note: Medal finishers at the Calhoun County track meet make the East Alabama Sports Today All-County Track team. Athletes- and coaches-of-the-year decisions factor in postseason success, as well. CO-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR […]
Jacksonville Library to Host Escape Room Adventure for Teens and Adults
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library is inviting teens and adults to test their problem-solving skills during a special escape room experience on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The event will take place at the library, located at 200 Pelham Road South, and is open to participants ages 13 and up. The themed adventure will […]
United Way Nears $50,000 Match Goal to Support Martha’s Hope Center in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Since its opening in February, the Martha Vandervoort Center to End Homelessness—known as Martha’s Hope—has served more than 200 individuals and families in Calhoun County with emergency shelter, case management, and mental health services. The facility, operated by the United Way of East Central Alabama, aims to provide long-term solutions and […]