Community Invited to Cozy Christmas Movie Night in Jacksonville Featuring The Polar Express
Jacksonville, AL – Families and community members are invited to enjoy a festive evening together during a special Christmas Movie Night set for Friday, December 19, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Community Center. The free community event will feature a showing of the holiday classic The Polar Express, offering a cozy, indoor […]
The Home Depot Foundation Partners with Calhoun County Veteran-Focused Organizations to Repair Storm-Damaged Home
FOLEY, AL — The Home Depot Foundation has partnered with the Rod Lemon Foundation’s Transcend 214 program and Warrior Legacy Ranch to provide critical storm-damage repairs for a disabled veteran and his family in Foley. The collaborative effort brings together three mission-driven organizations committed to improving the quality of life for veterans across Alabama. The […]
Perseverance Pays Off: Piedmont Graduate Jakari Foster Earns First-Team AP All-American Honors
Perseverance pays off as Piedmont grad Foster nabs AP first-team All-American honors, eyes bowl game and prospects in NFL draft. By Joe Medley Jakari Foster puts a new take on an old saying … good things come to those who persevere. After receiving second-team All-Conference USA honors, the Piedmont graduate received first-team Associated Press All-American […]
Governor Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Alabama National Guard Recruitment and Readiness
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order No. 740 to bolster support for the Alabama State Military Department, revitalizing a key recruitment initiative aimed at ensuring the Alabama National Guard (ALNG) remains prepared to meet both state and national missions. The executive order reactivates the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP), a long-standing […]
Calhoun County Teens Invited to Compete in Gingerbread House Design Contest
Anniston, AL – A festive holiday event is giving local teens the chance to showcase their creativity with icing, candy, and imagination. A Teen Gingerbread House Contest is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18, from 4–6 p.m. at a public library in Anniston. The event is open to teens ages 13–19, and all supplies needed to build a gingerbread house […]
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Streamline Small Business Engagement With SEC
Washington D.C. – U.S. senators from Alabama and Nevada have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing federal red tape and improving how small businesses communicate with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The proposed Improving Access to Small Business Information Act seeks to streamline information-gathering processes used by the SEC’s Office of the Advocate for Small […]
Oxford Boys Win Fifth Straight as Jacksonville, Piedmont Sweep; Faith Christian Wins at the Buzzer, Weaver Dominates
Oxford boys get fifth consecutive victory. Jacksonville, Piedmont sweep, and Faith Christian wins in a thriller. Weaver rolls. OXFORD — Chris Latson led a balanced scoring effort with 14 points, and Class 6A second-ranked Oxford beat Class 5A No. 3 Ramsay 62-34 on Monday. The Yellow Jackets (8-3) picked up their fifth consecutive win. Marcus […]