Human Remains on I-20 Identified as Missing Man; Cleburne Sheriff Urges Mental Health Awareness
Cleburne County, AL — The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office has officially confirmed that the human remains discovered on Interstate 20 on June 22, 2025, belong to Peter Alexander Robinson, a man who was reported missing from Austin, Texas in December 2022. According to Sheriff Jon Daniel, evidence found at the scene initially suggested a possible […]
Calhoun County School District Hosts Annual Institute to Launch 2025 Academic Year
Anniston, AL — The Calhoun County School District welcomed more than 1,250 staff members from across its 18 schools on Monday for the district’s annual Institute, an event designed to kick off the new academic year with recognition, reflection, and renewed focus. Held just days before students return to classrooms, the Institute brought together educators, […]
Anniston City Council Addresses Infrastructure, Budget, and Honors Baseball Champions
ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston City Council held its work session and regular meeting on Teusday, addressing various municipal matters while celebrating a local youth baseball team’s historic achievement. Work Session Highlights National Park Service Updates Dr. LeVon Hurst, superintendent of the Freedom Riders National Monument and Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, presented updates on […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County, AL | August 6, 2025
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
CREATE Expands Workforce Opportunities for Calhoun County Students and Adults
Oxford, AL – CREATE, the Regional Workforce Center in East Alabama, continues to make a significant impact across Calhoun County by offering career and technical education to both high school students and adults. During the 2024–2025 school year, over 300 Oxford High School students received hands-on instruction in career pathways such as Engineering, Green Power, […]
Public Assistance Requested in Two Separate Missing Persons Cases in Sylacauga
Sylacauga, AL —The Sylacauga Police Department, in partnership with CrimeStoppers 215STOP, is actively seeking the public’s help in locating two individuals who have been reported missing in unrelated incidents. Shannon Lee Morris, 34, was last seen on May 25, 2025. A Black male, Morris is described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately […]
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Names Matt Holdbrooks as New President and CEO
Anniston, AL – The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) announced today that Matt Holdbrooks has been selected as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, following a decision by the organization’s Board of Trustees. Holdbrooks will officially begin his new role on Monday, August 25, 2025. A resident of Glencoe in Etowah County, Holdbrooks […]
Flash Floods Claim Life of Young Hero in Cleburne County, AL
Cleburne County, AL — Early Sunday morning, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department responded to two separate emergency incidents caused by flash flooding across the region. Both incidents involved vehicles that were swept off roadways by rapidly rising water, with one tragically resulting in a fatality. The first incident occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. near the […]
ALEA Mourns the Loss of Retired K-9 Pici, Celebrates Legacy of Service
Montgomery, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced the passing of retired K-9 Pici, a valued member of the agency’s Highway Patrol Division, who served alongside Senior Trooper Brent Pickle. Pici passed away on Saturday, August 2, following a nearly 10-month battle with bone cancer. K-9 Pici, born on October 4, 2018, […]
Alabama Power Hosts Safe-T-Zone Safety Demonstration for First Responders
PELL CITY, AL — Alabama Power hosted its Safe-T-Zone safety education program today, Wednesday, August 6, at the Pell City Municipal Complex. The one-hour event brought together Alabama Power line workers and local first responders for an interactive training focused on electrical safety. Designed for firefighters, police officers, and volunteer responders, the Safe-T-Zone program uses […]