Anniston’s Weaver Cave to Host 5th Annual Wing Night Celebrating Endangered Gray Bats
Anniston, AL – The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust (GALT) will host its 5th annual Wing Night on Friday, August 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston, AL. The event offers a unique opportunity to witness the mass emergence of endangered gray bats while learning more about local conservation efforts. Wing Night is […]
Free Haircuts for Kids: Calhoun Career Academy to Host Back-to-School Event on July 28
Jacksonville, AL — Calhoun County Career Academy will offer free haircuts for children on Monday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The initiative is aimed at helping families ahead of the new school year. The event requires parents or guardians to register in advance for each child’s appointment. What Parents Need to Know Who: Children […]
Walking Tour to Commemorate 155th Anniversary of Historic Tragedy in Piedmont
Piedmont, AL – On Friday, July 11, 2025, the Piedmont community will gather for a special walking tour to reflect on a dark chapter in the city’s history—the 155th anniversary of the lynching of William Luke, Toney Cliff, Caesar Fredrick, William Hail, and Berry Harris. The event, led by local historian Quinton Kirk, aims to honor […]
Jacksonville State University Mourns the Passing of Ralph Burke
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University is mourning the loss of Ralph Burke, a devoted alumnus, educator, and former legislator whose decades of public service left a lasting impact on Northeast Alabama. Burke passed away earlier this week, and the university has extended its condolences to his wife, Joy, and the many family members, friends, and […]
Parkinson’s Support Group Offers Encouragement, Education, and Community in Calhoun County
Anniston, AL – For those living with Parkinson’s Disease — and the loved ones who walk beside them — finding support and understanding can make all the difference. The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group of Calhoun County is helping to provide just that. The group’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 17, at 12:30 p.m. […]
Calhoun County Democrats to Honor Congressman John Lewis with July 17 ‘Meet & Mingle’ Event
ANNISTON, AL – The Calhoun County Democratic Committee will pay tribute to the life and legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis during its upcoming “Meet & Mingle” event on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The gathering will take place from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the committee’s headquarters, located at 812 Noble Street in downtown […]
Gadsden State Honors 65 Years of Legacy at Valley Street Campus During Centennial Celebration
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College continued its yearlong centennial celebration with a commemorative event on July 7 recognizing 65 years of educational impact at the Valley Street Campus. The event brought together students, alumni, retirees, community leaders, and local officials to honor the campus’s historic role in promoting education, equity, and opportunity in […]
Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Hal Nash as Chair of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday the appointment of Hal Nash as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Nash currently serves as Chief Corrections Deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and was selected from a list of five nominees provided by a board composed of the Lieutenant Governor, the […]