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Anniston, AL – Downtown Anniston came alive on Friday, July 11, 2025, as two locally owned businesses hosted exciting events that drew visitors, energized the community, and reinforced the city’s commitment to small business growth and downtown revitalization. At 1108 Noble Street, a joyful crowd gathered for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Kress Mercantile, […]

4th Annual Calhoun County Community Art Show Set for July 18 at JSU

4th Annual Calhoun County Community Art Show

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville State University Department of Art and Design, in collaboration with the Jacksonville Arts Council, will host the 4th Annual Calhoun County Community Art Show on Friday, July 18, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hammond Hall Gallery, located at 700 Pelham Road North. Open to artists of all ages […]

Calhoun County-Based BRW Promotes Tim Comstock to President

Tim Comstock Named BRW President

Eastaboga, AL – BRW, a Calhoun County-headquartered leader in integrated supply chain services, has announced the promotion of Tim Comstock to President. Comstock brings more than 25 years of experience in the transportation industry and previously served as BRW’s Executive Vice President of Operations. The promotion is part of BRW’s ongoing commitment to expanding its […]

Alabama Joins Nationwide Opioid Settlement with Eight Drug Manufacturers

Attorney General Marshall Secures Another $11 Million for Alabama from Eight Opioid Drug Makers

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Friday that the state will take part in a multistate settlement involving eight drug manufacturers linked to the opioid crisis. The agreement, part of a broader national settlement, aims to hold these companies accountable for their role in the distribution and marketing of opioid pills that […]

Alabama Rain to Perform at Final Summer Concert Series in Jacksonville

ALabama Rain - Summer Concert Series

Jacksonville, AL – The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Parks & Recreation will host the final event in their 2025 Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 18, with a free live performance by Alabama Rain. The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the steps of City Hall, located at 320 S Church St. Alabama […]

Governor Ivey Announces 58 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for 2025-2026 School Year

Governor Ivey Announces 58 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for the 2025-2026 School Year

Montgomery, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Alabama will add 58 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, continuing the expansion of the state’s nationally recognized early childhood education program. The new classrooms will increase the total number to 1,528 across the state. The expansion is part of a long-standing […]

Cruisin’ for Christ Car Show Set for July 19 in Ohatchee

Cruisin for Christ Car Show

Ohatchee, AL – The Ohatchee Church of Christ will host its “Cruisin’ for Christ” Car Show on Saturday, July 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 3227 AL Highway 144 in Ohatchee. The event is open to the public and will feature a wide variety of classic cars, fellowship, food, and family-friendly fun. Spectator […]

Senator Katie Britt Votes to Confirm Wells Griffith as Under Secretary of Energy

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Votes to Confirm Alabama Native Wells Griffith as President Trump’s Under Secretary of Energy

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) voted this week to confirm Wells Griffith as Under Secretary of Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy. The Senate approved Griffith’s nomination in a 54-43 vote. Griffith, a native of Mobile, Alabama, was nominated by former President Donald Trump to serve in the position. As Under […]