Jacksonville Candidates Present Visions at Public Forum
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Municipal candidates for Jacksonville’s upcoming August 26 election presented their platforms to voters at a candidate forum held Thursday evening at the Public Safety Complex. The event, organized by the Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitor Center, featured candidates for mayor and three city council positions. Mayoral Candidates Address Six Key Questions […]
Psychiatric Emergency: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E78
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a compelling German documentary series that delivers an intimate and emotional look into the lives of frontline workers. With powerful storytelling, it captures their unwavering dedication, the daily challenges they confront, and the emotional weight of their responsibilities. By showcasing their resilience and compassion, the series honors the courage […]
Secretary of State Wes Allen Concludes Statewide Registrar Training Sessions
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, in collaboration with the Elections Division, recently completed a series of eight multi-day training sessions for the state’s Boards of Registrars. These sessions, which concluded yesterday, were designed to prepare local election officials for the upcoming 2026 election cycle and underscore the state’s ongoing efforts to […]
Anniston to Host “Stop the Violence Day & Back to School Bash” on July 31
Anniston, AL –The City of Anniston, in collaboration with the Anniston Parks and Recreation Department Athletics, will host its annual Stop the Violence Day & Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 31, beginning at 5:00 PM at Zinn Park (101 W. 14th St.). This free, family-oriented event aims to promote unity, encourage nonviolence, and […]
Senator Katie Britt Participates in Senate Judiciary Hearing on Drone Threats and Public Safety
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “Securing the Skies: Law Enforcement, Drones, and Public Safety” to discuss the increasing national security challenges posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), particularly in the context of public safety, law enforcement, and border security. The hearing featured testimony from […]
Jacksonville State University’s Aimee Weathers Selected for Prestigious Global Teacher Education Fellows Program
Jacksonville, AL — Aimee Weathers, an instructor of Early Childhood Education at Jacksonville State University, has been named one of just six educators nationwide selected for the 2024–2025 Longview Global Teacher Education (GTE) Fellows Program. The year-long virtual fellowship supports university-level educators in embedding global perspectives into teacher preparation programs. Designed to enhance cultural awareness and […]
Back-to-School BINGO Event to Bring Free Fun and Supplies to Calhoun County Families
Anniston, AL – Jacksonville State University’s Victory Workforce Development Services, in partnership with the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center, will host a free Back-to-School B.I.N.G.O. event on Thursday, July 31 at 1:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is open to the public and aims to help families prepare for the upcoming school year while […]