Calhoun County Native Honored with Statewide Agriculture Scholarship
Auburn, AL — Calhoun County native and Auburn University student Jackson Cleary has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) and the Calhoun County Farmers Federation. Cleary, a sophomore studying pre-agriscience education, was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s annual scholarship reception held September 29 at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. […]
Wellborn Cabinet Celebrates Grand Opening of First Haven Cabinetry Facility in Oxford West Industrial Park
OXFORD, AL — Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. marked a significant milestone this week with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new First Haven Cabinetry facility in the Oxford West Industrial Park. The $28 million investment spans 250,000 square feet and currently employs 85 people, with plans to create over 400 new jobsas operations expand. […]
Hundreds to Hit the Trails as Life Time Coldwater MTB & Run Presented by Sunny King Auto Debuts in Anniston
Registration Still Open for Mountain Bike and Trail Run Competitors ANNISTON, AL — There’s a growing buzz in the hills just west of downtown Anniston as the city prepares to welcome athletes from across the country for the inaugural Life Time Coldwater Trail MTB & Run presented by Sunny King Auto, taking place Friday, October […]
Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition and Accelerates Progress in Patient Care in Anniston
Anniston, AL — Regional Medical Center (RMC) is continuing its upward momentum toward becoming one of Alabama’s leading healthcare providers, earning national recognition while implementing cutting-edge technology and reducing emergency room wait times. In an exclusive interview with the Calhoun Journal, RMC CEO Keith Parrottdiscussed the hospital’s measurable improvements, national accolades, and future direction, emphasizing a renewed commitment […]
Zeta Tau Alpha to “Paint the Town Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
JACKSONVILLE, AL — As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha at Jacksonville State University are once again preparing to “paint Jacksonville pink” in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Each year, the sorority’s “Paint the Town Pink” campaign transforms Pelham Road/State Highway 21 with hundreds of pink bows—each […]
Senator Britt Questions Attorney General Bondi on Protecting Children, Combating Crime, and Fighting Antisemitism
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) participated in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week, pressing Attorney General Pam Bondi on a range of issues including child safety online, illegal gambling, drug trafficking, antisemitism, and rising violent crime. Senator Britt opened her remarks by focusing on the dangers facing children and teens on social […]
Children’s of Alabama Recognized as One of the Nation’s Best Hospitals for 16th Consecutive Year
BIRMINGHAM, AL — For the 16th consecutive year, Children’s of Alabama has been ranked among the nation’s best hospitals for children by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking recognizes excellence in pediatric specialty care and identifies Children’s as the top hospital for children in Alabama. “We are pleased to be once again ranked among […]
Gadsden State’s CoMeT Program Honored as Regional Best Practice in Work-Based Learning
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Consortium of Machining Education Training (CoMeT) program has been recognized by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship as one of the state’s 2025 Regional Best Practices in Work-Based Learning. This statewide recognition celebrates 18 programs that exemplify innovation, strong partnerships, and measurable impact in career-connected education. CoMeT was honored for […]
Memorial Bench Honors Weaver Mother’s Fallen Son
Weaver, AL — This week, a touching ceremony took place at 1021 Edgewood Drive in Weaver to honor the memory of a local mother’s late son, who served in the military and tragically lost his life to suicide. Ms. Kristel Haynes reached out to Robert Luna from the AL2LA (Alabama to Los Angeles) organization to […]
ALEA and NHTSA Promote Awareness During National Pedestrian Safety Month
Montgomery, AL – October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining forces with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers that every step matters when it comes to saving lives. In 2024, Alabama recorded 620 pedestrian injuries and 120 fatalities resulting from […]