Marshall Urges Senate to Pass Short-Term Funding Extension to Avoid Shutdown
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined fellow leaders in urging the U.S. Senate to immediately approve a short-term funding extension recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. In a letter to Senate leadership, Marshall and other signatories warned that the livelihoods of millions of Americans could be at risk if […]
Jacksonville State’s Dr. Kenneth G. Bodiford to Retire After Transformative 30-Year Career
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Dr. Kenneth G. Bodiford, longtime Director of Bands at Jacksonville State University, has announced he will retire at the end of the 2025–26 season, effective January 1, 2026. His retirement will close a three-decade career marked by growth, innovation, and global recognition for the university’s Marching Southerners. When Bodiford returned to Jacksonville State […]
Gadsden State to Host Annual Civilian Firearms Class with New Faith-Based Security Training
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department will host its annual Civilian Firearms Class on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. The free training is open to individuals 18 years and older and is designed to enhance participants’ confidence in […]
Sylacauga Man Killed in ATV Crash After Striking Deer
TALLADEGA COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) claimed the life of a Sylacauga man early Monday morning. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on Sept. 29. Willie F. Martin, 55, was fatally injured when the 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV he was operating […]
Governor Ivey Declines to Call Special Session on Senate Map Following Federal Court Ruling
MONTGOMERY – In response to a recent federal court ruling striking down Alabama’s 2021 State Senate map, Governor Kay Ivey has announced she will not call a special legislative session at this time to draw a new map. The decision comes as states, including Alabama, face legal uncertainty over how to comply with both Voting […]