Run Baby Run 2025 Scheduled for August 23 at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park
OXFORD, AL — The annual Run Baby Run 5K, organized by Shelley Parris in partnership with RMC OB Services, will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Choccolocco Park. The community event is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. and welcomes runners of all levels to participate. The Run Baby Run 5K not only […]
Alexandria, Jacksonville, Glencoe, and Weaver Open Volleyball Season with Wins
ALEXANDRIA — Defending Calhoun County champion Alexandria opened its volleyball season by sweeping two matches Thursday at home. The Valley Cubs beat Lawrence County 20-25, 25-22, 15-6 and defending Class 2A state champion Pleasant Valley 25-11, 25-13. Lawrence County beat Pleasant Valley 20-25, 20-25. Alexandria’s top performers: —Charlee Parris: eight kills, two assists, seven digs. […]
Gadsden State Partners with Chick-fil-A Gadsden to Launch New Food Service Training Program
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College and Chick-fil-A Gadsden have announced a new partnership designed to prepare individuals for success in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The initiative, offered through Gadsden State’s Workforce Development Division, combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to provide participants with the skills needed to thrive in food service careers. […]
Oxford Downtown Litter Cleanup Day Returns August 23
Oxford, AL – Oxford residents are invited to take part in the next Downtown Litter Cleanup Day on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The community event will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with volunteers gathering at Simmons Park, located at 400 Main Street. The cleanup is designed to bring the community together while keeping downtown […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Coalition Urging Instagram to Address Location-Sharing Risks
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its recently launched location-sharing feature. In a letter sent to Instagram Head Adam Mosseri, the coalition raised serious public safety and privacy concerns, noting that the feature allows users’ exact locations to […]
Piedmont City Council Approves Purchases and Resolutions
Piedmont- The Piedmont City Council approved the purchase of 427 garbage cans during the Council meeting Tuesday evening. City Clerk, Carl Hinton, told the Council they got a lower rate per can cost if they bought a truck load. The total cost with shipping is $27,147. Several resolutions were adopted including on endorsing the Daniel […]
Main Street Anniston Honored with Seven Awards at Statewide Banquet
Anniston, AL — Main Street Anniston was recognized for its outstanding work during the twelfth annual Awards of Excellence Banquet, hosted by Main Street Alabama. The event was sponsored by Energy Southeast, UB Community Development, and the Walker Area Community Foundation. The program earned a total of seven awards: Main Street Hero 2025 – Toby […]