Highland Health Systems Welcomes New Mental Health Officer and Assistant Mental Health Officer
Calhoun County, AL – Highland Health Systems (HHS) marked a historic moment with the official swearing-in of its new Mental Health Officer, Kendra Kirby, and Assistant Mental Health Officer, Terran Hayden, on Ocotber 31, 2025. The ceremony signifies a new era in the agency’s mission to expand and enhance mental health services throughout Calhoun County. The […]
2025 Jazz and Art Festival to Bring Music and Creativity to Downtown Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — Main Street Anniston, Cheaha Creative Arts, Inc., and the City of Anniston are joining forces to present the 2025 Jazz and Art Festival on Saturday, November 8, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the City Market, located at 126 W. 11th Street. The event promises an afternoon and evening filled with […]
Ronnie Watkins Ford and ADAA Present $16,000 Check to Support Gadsden State Automotive Program
GADSDEN, AL — Ronnie Watkins Ford, in partnership with the Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama (ADAA), presented a $16,000 check on behalf of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation to Gadsden State Community College’s Automotive Service Technology program. The donation supports student training and workforce development in the automotive industry. The NADA Foundation, established […]
JCA’s Miller and Grandson Lee Eye One Last Ride in CFA Championship Return
JCA’s Miller, grandson Lee eye final game together as coach and QB, perhaps Miller’s final game as head coach after Thunder downs Cornerstone to earn return trip to CFA final. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Noah Lee has one more football game to play for Jacksonville Christian Academy, one more game to play for his […]
AHSAA Faces Renewed Legal Challenge From Ivey, Ledbetter Over Student-Athlete Rights
Montgomery, AL — Governor Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter filed a legal response on Friday opposing the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) motion to dismiss their lawsuit concerning the CHOOSE Act and athletic eligibility for student-athletes. The case centers on AHSAA’s rule requiring students who use CHOOSE Act funds to transfer schools […]
Local Teams Set for Playoffs; JCA Returns to CFA Championship
AHSAA first-round playoff matchups for area teams, plus pairing for JCA’s CFA championship game return. Next week’s matchups AHSAA CLASS 6A Oxford at Parker AHSAA CLASS 5A Sipsey Valley at Central-Clay Jacksonville at Ramsay AHSAA CLASS 4A Fultondale at Anniston Fayette County at Alexandria Cherokee County at Good Hope Bibb County at Handley AHSAA CLASS […]
AG Steve Marshall Joins Coalition Supporting Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Policy Before U.S. Supreme Court
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship policy. The brief backs the federal government’s request for the Supreme Court to review lower court rulings concerning an executive order President Trump issued […]
Piedmont Finishes Regular Season Undefeated for Second Straight Year; Westbrook Christian, Ranburne Close Out Strong
Piedmont finishes regular season unbeaten for second year in a row. Westbrook Christian rolls into playoffs 9-1, and Ranburne finishes with a victory over Spring Garden. This week’s area scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 30 Florence 12, Oxford 11, FINAL Anniston 18, Jacksonville 3, FINAL Cedar Bluff 35, Donoho 19, FINAL Cleburne County 27, White Plains 14, […]
Governor Kay Ivey Awards $4.7 Million in Research Grants to Advance Alabama’s Innovation and Sustainability
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has announced $4.7 million in grants to support research addressing key challenges in business, government, and environmental sustainability. The funding will back projects that explore ways to enhance agricultural productivity, reduce pollution, strengthen infrastructure, and improve wireless communications across Alabama. The 11 grants, awarded through the Alabama Research and […]