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Restock Alabama Launches at Logan Martin Lake, Boosting Regional Conservation and Economic Growth

LINCOLN, AL — On Friday, community leaders, conservationists, and fishing enthusiasts gathered at Lincoln’s Landing on Logan Martin Lake for the inaugural Restock Alabama event, a statewide initiative aimed at enhancing Alabama’s fisheries. The event marked the release of 20,000 largemouth bass fingerlings into the Coosa River system. Organized through a multi-year collaborative effort, the […]

Senator Katie Britt Joins Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Violence Nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has joined Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and other Senate colleagues in introducing S. Res. 288, a bipartisan resolution condemning the recent rise in violent antisemitic attacks across the United States. The resolution responds to several high-profile incidents, including an assault in Boulder, Colorado; an […]

Oxford Welcomes Two New Businesses with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies

Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford and Historic Main Street Oxford celebrated the openings of two new businesses on Friday, June 27, 2025, with ribbon-cutting ceremonies marking the official launch of La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream and Snacks and Longleaf Books and Bindery. La Michoacana, located at 2024 U.S. Highway 78 East, Suite A, […]

Reginald Eugene Scott Sentenced to Life for Cocaine Trafficking Under Agent Billy Clardy III Act

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the conviction and life sentence of Reginald Eugene Scott, 45, of Huntsville, for Trafficking in Cocaine. The sentencing follows a comprehensive investigation into Scott’s role as a leader and organizer of a regional drug trafficking network with connections across the southeastern United States. Scott pleaded […]

Monster Start in Oxford

Choccolocco Monsters pitcher Burton Hahn follows through against the Atlanta Crackers in Friday’s Sunbelt League action on Choccolocco Park’s signature field. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Rain cools Choccolocco Monsters with a 3-1 leads Friday, but Brooks’ power, strong pitching and defense have helped to key 11-2 start.   By Joe Medley OXFORD — Only a lightning show and field-drenching downpour could cool the Choccolocco Monsters on Friday. Choccolocco Park’s lightning alarms rang out in the middle of the seventh inning, […]

Four Ribbon Cuttings Celebrate Local Growth Across Calhoun County

Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County recognized four ribbon cutting ceremonies this week, highlighting continued investment in services, commerce, and community engagement across the region. In Anniston, East Central Alabama United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) celebrated renovations to its campus. The improvements are designed to enhance the organization’s ability to serve individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the […]

Tee Times Set for Saturday’s First Round of the Etowah Open

Tee Brown returns to defend his 2024 Etowah Open championship starting Saturday at The Links at Briarmeade. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Etowah County, AL – Tee times for Saturday’s first round of the Etowah Open, the fifth points even of the 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour. (At The Links at Briarmeade) 7:50 a.m.: Bob Eaton, Mark McCaig, Ted Heim. 8 a.m.: Russell Spencer, Phillip Eades, T.J. Daugherty, Gary Singleton. 8:10 a.m.: Caden Wood, Robin Wood. 8:20 […]