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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | June 25, 2025

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted June 25 2025 cover photo

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 […]

Governor Ivey Announces Launch of Third Round of SEEDS Grant Program

Governor Ivey Announces $23.2 Million in SEEDS Grants to Boost Alabama’s Economic Growth

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that the third round of applications for Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program will open on July 1, 2025. A total of $23.2 million in funding will be made available to support site assessment and development efforts across the state. The SEEDS program […]

Jacksonville to Host Annual Jax Fest Independence Day Celebration on July 3

JaxFest

Jacksonville, AL – The City of Jacksonville is gearing up for its annual Independence Day celebration, Jax Fest, set to take place on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Jacksonville High School. The event will kick off at 6:00 p.m., with gates opening to the public at 5:00 p.m. and food trucks beginning service by 5:30 […]

Jury Convicts James “Jimmy” Bulger in $8.4 Million Elder Financial Exploitation Case

Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Conviction of James “Jimmy” Bulger for $8.4 Million Theft in Elder Exploitation Scheme

MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that James “Jimmy” Bulger has been found guilty by a Montgomery County jury on three felony counts: first-degree theft by deception, aggravated theft by deception, and first-degree financial exploitation of the elderly. The verdict follows a six-day trial during which the jury heard evidence that […]

Senator Katie Britt Joins Effort to Strengthen National Security with Protect Our Bases Act

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Chairman Scott, Colleagues in Legislation to Strengthen Review of Foreign Land Purchases Near U.S. Military Sites

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, has joined Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and other Senate Republicans in introducing the Protect Our Bases Act, a bill designed to improve the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ (CFIUS) ability to review foreign land purchases near sensitive U.S. […]

Jacksonville City Council Approves Safety Initiatives, Infrastructure Projects at June Meeting

Jacksonville Meeting

JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council addressed multiple public safety enhancements, infrastructure updates, and administrative matters during its June 23, 2025 regular meeting, with all agenda items receiving unanimous approval. $200,000 Federal Grant Application for Street Safety Study The council approved Resolution R-2253-25, authorizing the submission of a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant […]

Restock Alabama Launches with Inaugural Fish Stocking Event

Alabama Launches Major Fish Stocking Program with Pro Anglers, Lawmakers – June 27 Event at Lincoln Landing

Lincoln, AL — Local, state, and industry leaders will gather at Lincoln Landing at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 27, to mark the official launch of Restock Alabama, a new statewide initiative aimed at enhancing fish populations in Alabama’s public waterways. The program’s debut will be highlighted by the release of 20,000 largemouth bass into […]