Jacksonville City Council Honors Former Mayor Johnny L. Smith After 33 Years of Public Service
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held a special meeting on December 22, 2025, to recognize former Mayor Johnny L. Smith for his 33 years of distinguished public service to the city. Mayor Mark Jones read a certificate of recognition honoring Smith’s extensive tenure, which included 12 years as a council member followed by […]
Free New Year’s Eve Celebration for Adults in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is offering residents an alternative way to ring in 2025 with a free, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve party on December 31. The event, scheduled from 8:00 p.m. until midnight, will take place at the library’s location at 108 E 10th St in downtown Anniston. Organizers are […]
Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Lincoln Man on Christmas Day
LINCOLN, AL — A 60-year-old Lincoln man died Thursday evening following a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 20 in Shelby County. Rodney Fluker was killed when the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette he was operating left the roadway and struck a cable barrier near the 165 mile marker within Lincoln city limits. The incident occurred at approximately 4:50 […]
Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library Launches Weekly Baby Storytime Program for Infants and Caregivers
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will begin a new weekly program designed for the community’s youngest residents and their caregivers starting in January 2025. Baby Storytime, scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Children’s Department, offers an hour of activities aimed at infants aged 0 to 18 months. The […]
Alabama Joins 22-State Coalition in Federal Lawsuit Against Uber Over Subscription Practices
Montgomery, AL – A coalition of 22 state and county law enforcement agencies has joined a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber USA, LLC, alleging deceptive practices related to the company’s Uber One subscription service. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the coalition’s participation in the lawsuit, which is currently pending in […]
Gadsden State President Alan Smith Named 2025 Exceptional Educator by Business Alabama
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College President Alan Smith has been recognized as an Exceptional Educator for 2025 by Business Alabama, an honor that celebrates education leaders nominated by their peers for significant contributions to student success and workforce development. The award comes during a historic year for Gadsden State as the institution marks its […]