Calhoun County Gardening – Fall Planting Guide: Preparing for a Blooming Spring
Calhoun County, AL – Every fall, I make it a priority to select spring plants and get them in the ground before the first frost. The best time to start shopping is early in the season—when Christmas displays start appearing in stores, fall plants are also available. Having your selections ready ensures you can plant them […]
Piedmont, Alexandria, Anniston, Oxford, and More Roll to Week 6 Victories
Piedmont, Alexandria, Anniston, Oxford, Hokes Bluff, White Plains, Ohatchee, Central-Clay, Cleburne County and Randolph County victorious. This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Sept. 25 Cherokee County 28, Shades Valley 13 Wadley 35, Glenwood 21 FRIDAY, Sept. 26 Alexandria 51, Sardis 13, FINAL Anniston 41, Pleasant Grove 13, FINAL Central-Clay 26, Scottsboro 9, FINAL Cleburne County 41, Wellborn […]
Couple Caught Shoplifting: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E88
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a gripping German documentary series that immerses viewers in the lives of those on the front lines. Through unfiltered storytelling, it reveals their steadfast commitment, the difficult realities they face daily, and the profound emotional weight of their work. By highlighting both resilience and compassion, the series pays tribute […]
Ambassador Spotlight: Treats with Turtles at Anniston Museums and Gardens
ANNISTON — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host an engaging program, Ambassador Spotlight: Treats with Turtles, on Saturday, October 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the Anniston Museum of Natural History on Museum Drive. Guests are invited to enjoy a snack while learning about some of the museum’s resident animal ambassadors. The event will provide visitors […]
OxfordFest 2025: Arts, Crafts, Music, and Community on Main Street
Oxford, AL – Oxford’s annual arts and crafts festival, OxfordFest, returns on Saturday, October 4, 2025, bringing a full day of family-friendly activities to Main Street. The event will run from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring arts and crafts vendors, food, live music, hourly prize drawings, and a $1,000 grand prize giveaway. The day […]
Jacksonville State University Students Invited to Study Abroad in Spain
JACKSONVILLE — As orginally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s media department, Jacksonville State University’s Department of History and Foreign Languages is offering students an opportunity to study abroad this summer with a month-long educational trip to Seville, Spain. The program will run from May 9 through June 7, 2026, and includes travel to historic […]
Red Cross to Host Blood Drive at Anniston Public Library
ANNISTON — The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive at the Anniston Public Library on Friday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event invites residents to donate blood and help meet the ongoing demand for lifesaving transfusions. Donors may pre-register for a specific appointment time through the Red Cross […]
Alabama High School Football Scores: Sept. 25–26
High School football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. THURSDAY, Sept. 25 Brooks 38, Lauderdale Co. 21 Carver-Birmingham 36, Jackson-Olin 20 Cherokee Co. 28, Shades Valley 13 Clay-Chalkville 28, Thompson 24 Hartselle 48, Woodlawn 8 Highland Home 28, Brantley 18 Leroy 44, Washington Co. 14 Mary Montgomery 45, Baldwin […]
Senator Katie Britt Highlights Concerns Over AI Chatbots and Youth Safety During Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) participated in a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing focused on the potential harms caused by artificial intelligence chatbots. The hearing examined issues surrounding adolescent use of these platforms, including recent reports of chatbots engaging in inappropriate conversations with minors. Expert witnesses included Dr. Mitch […]
Salster, Vick Shine as Pleasant Valley Rolls to Homecoming Win
Salster, Vick turn in huge performances as Class 2A No. 8 Pleasant Valley continues strong rebound from loss at Pisgah. By Joe Medley PLEASANT VALLEY — Pleasant Valley entered this season with a shoot-for-the-moon goal for 10-0. Two weeks and a couple of injuries after the Raiders’ first loss, 9-1 remains within reach. Braxton Salster […]