Northeast Alabama Organizations Partner to Strengthen Regional Workforce Development
Northeast Alabama – A new regional economic development organization has announced a partnership with three educational programs aimed at addressing workforce needs across nine counties in Northeast Alabama. ONE East Alabama, which represents Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Randolph, St. Clair, Tallapoosa, and Talladega counties, has formed partnerships with CREATE, EARTH, and the Challenger Learning […]
Weaver City Council Reviews Equipment Proposal and Civil Service Appointments at July 22 Meeting
Weaver, AL – The Weaver City Council convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Mayor Jeff Clendenning and Councilmember Burns were absent. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers McRae, Bowles, Hamby, and Prestley, along with department heads Director Ingram, Mrs. Whetstone, Police Chief Bush, and Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Bunn. During the preceding […]
Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues in Urging Release of Education Formula Funding
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, has joined a group of Senate Republicans in urging the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to release education formula funding authorized under the Fiscal Year 2025 Full-Year Continuing […]
Oxford Welcomes Two New Businesses with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford, AL recently welcomed two new businesses with celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremonies held earlier this week. Grace and Gray Boutique and Harrison Sports Chiropractic were both recognized for their new locations and contributions to the local economy. On Monday, July 21, 2025, community leaders joined Harrison Sports Chiropractic for the grand […]
APLS Proposes New Definitions for Inappropriate Library Materials for Minors
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board of Trustees has voted to formally propose amendments to the Code of Alabama that would establish clear definitions for what constitutes inappropriate material for minors in public libraries. This effort aims to provide more specific guidance to local libraries and boards in determining age-appropriate content in […]
NAWA To Host Free Wellness Mini-Retreat at Sinclair Social in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL – The Northeast Alabama Wellness Alliance (NAWA) held its second Wellness Mini-Retreat of 2025 on Saturday, July 26, at Sinclair Social in Anniston. The free event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., brought together local health professionals, vendors, and community members for a day focused on mental, physical, and emotional wellness. […]
Letter to the Editor – Urging For Reassessment of Jacksonville Grant Funds for Greater Community Impact
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Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Tuberville for Governor, Backs Boozer for Re-Election as State Treasurer
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Alabama governor, citing his track record of advocacy for farmers and rural communities. The endorsement was made through Alabama FarmPAC, the Federation’s political action committee. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said the decision received unanimous support from […]