Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Holds Command Staff Promotion Ceremony
Calhoun County, AL – On Friday, June 20, 2025, Calhoun County Sheriff Falon Hurst held a command staff promotion ceremony for three deputies. During his opening remarks, Sheriff Hurst stated, “We are not just here to recognize their past successes, but also to look forward to their future contributions.” He went on later to say, […]
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 on the evening of May 29, someone drove by a […]
Inaugural Pickleball Tournament Hosted by Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame Draws Regional Competitors
Oxford, AL – The Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame hosted its inaugural Pickleball Tournament on June 21, 2025, at the Oxford Lake Pickleball Courts, attracting participants from across the region for a day of competitive yet community-driven play. The tournament, held at 401 McCullars Lane, marked the first time the Hall of Fame has […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Present “What’s the Story? Danger, Deception, and Disguise” Educational Program
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m., Anniston Museums and Gardens will present “What’s the Story? Danger, Deception, and Disguise,” an engaging educational program that brings the hidden world of espionage to light. The event will take place on the museum grounds located on Museum Drive in Anniston, AL. Led by an Educational […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Growing Corn in Small Spaces: Tips for a Beautiful and Bountiful Garden
Calhoun County, AL – Gardeners can have small spaces and still grow corn. The first priority is full sunshine—no semi-shade. The second is to create quick-growing pollinator plants. I sow squash seeds and flower seeds like Blanketflowers next to the corn. These pollinator plants help boost your corn’s success, and they grow quickly. In small areas, […]
Alabama Secretary of State Signs Agreement to Use Federal SAVE Program for Voter Verification
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS), enabling Alabama to access the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program. The agreement allows the state to use SAVE to verify the […]
Military Family Fun Fest Set for June 25 at Jax State Victory Center in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The Victory Workforce Development Services and Jacksonville State University’s Victory Center will host a Military Family Fun Fest on Wednesday, June 25, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at 100 Gamecock Drive in Anniston, AL. The event aims to bring together military families for a day of community, connection, and resources. Activities will include bouncy […]
Alabama Educators Embark on Statewide Environmental Education Expedition
Montgomery, AL – Legacy Partners in Environmental Education has launched a weeklong expedition aimed at strengthening environmental education across Alabama. From June 22 to June 29, twenty educators are traveling from the mountains of North Alabama to the shores of the Gulf Coast to gain firsthand experience with the state’s diverse ecosystems. The program is designed […]
Downtown After Dark at Anniston’s Noble Street Park on June 27
ANNISTON, AL — Main Street Anniston’s Downtown After Dark outdoor music series returns on Friday, June 27, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Noble Street Park. Held every fourth Friday from April through September, the event provides a space for residents and visitors to enjoy live music in the heart of downtown. The event […]
Alabama Attorney General Responds as Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Law on Gender Procedures for Minors
Montgomery, AL – On June 21, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6–3 decision in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s law that imposes age-based restrictions on access to certain medical procedures for minors, including the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries related to gender transition. The ruling, which rejected an Equal Protection […]