Oxford City Council Meeting – September 9, 2025
Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council convened on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council member Steven Waits was not present. Recognitions and Proclamations The evening began with recognition of the Oxford Maintenance Department. Historic Main Street Oxford Director Hunter Gentry presented the Main Street Hero Award to Justin Abernathy, […]
ServSafe Managers Course Offered in Anniston September 22–23
ANNISTON, AL – The Calhoun County Extension Office will host a ServSafe Managers Course on Sunday, September 22, and Monday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The training will take place at the Extension Office, located at 1702 Noble Street, Suite 108, Anniston, AL 36201. The ServSafe program, widely recognized in the food […]
Wes Allen, ALEA Launch Statewide Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to launch Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT), a program designed to involve local businesses in the fight against human trafficking. Through ACT, Alabama businesses can apply to join the effort by completing an online application at sos.alabama.gov/act/get-involved. Approved participants […]
Jacksonville State University Welcomes Swisher3x for J-Week Festivities
Jacksonville State University kicked off the fall semester with added excitement as musical artist Swisher3x brought his trademark positivity and energy to campus. Known for his “Vibe Movement,” Swisher3x—born Paa-Gyesi Ansah—spent several days engaging with students during J-Week, the university’s annual welcome week. With more than a million followers across multiple social media platforms, Swisher3x […]
Britt, Gillibrand, and Scott Introduce GUARD Act to Protect Seniors from Scams
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), the ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, have introduced the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act, bipartisan legislation designed to combat financial fraud targeting elderly Americans. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, is also a cosponsor. […]
FabArc Steel Supply Announces Steel Structure Completion of 416,000 Sq. Ft. DataBank Facility
Oxford, AL – FabArc Steel Supply, Inc., Alabama’s largest steel subcontractor and an AISC-certified fabrication facility, has announced the successful completion of the steel structure for DataBank ATL 5, a new state-of-the-art data center in South Fulton, Georgia. The project, owned by DataBank Holdings, Ltd. and led by contractor Brasfield & Gorrie, spans 416,000 square feet […]
Congressman Rogers Praises House Passage of FY26 SPEED and NDAA
WASHINGTON DC – House Armed Services Committee Chairman U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) released a statement following the House passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA). The legislation passed with a bipartisan vote of 231–196. Rogers described […]
Anniston Public Library To Host ‘Grown-Up Movie Friday’
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is offering adults a chance to enjoy a relaxed evening at the library with its upcoming Grown-Up Movie Friday event. The program will take place on Friday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the library’s main location, 108 E 10th St, Anniston, AL. This event is […]
Gadsden State Recognized as National “Truck Driving School of the Quarter”
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has been named the 2025 Second Quarter “Truck Driving School of the Quarter” by Schneider, one of the nation’s leading transportation and logistics companies. The recognition places Gadsden State among the top truck driving programs in the country, with Schneider partnering with more than 500 training schools nationwide. […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Multistate Call for DEA Action on Dangerous Drug
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take emergency action against bromazolam, a synthetic substance linked to overdose deaths nationwide. In a letter addressed to DEA Administrator Terry Cole, the attorneys general warned that bromazolam, often referred […]