Anniston Awarded $1.8 Million in State Transportation Funding Through Rebuild Alabama Program
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston has been awarded $1,865,084.49 in state transportation funding to support roadway and pedestrian improvements along Quintard Avenue (State Route 21) at 10th and 11th Streets, as part of a broader statewide infrastructure investment announced Wednesday by Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation. The funding is […]
All American Circus to Bring Family-Friendly Show to Anniston
Anniston, AL – All American Circus is scheduled to bring its 2026 tour stop to Anniston with performances planned for January 24–25, 2026. The event will feature an all-new production presented by Oscar Garcia and is billed as a family-friendly circus experience designed for audiences of all ages. Performances will take place at the Golden […]
Jacksonville, Cleburne County, Gadsden Among Communities Receiving Federal Funding Secured by Senator Katie Britt
Washington D.C. – Several Central Alabama communities, including Jacksonville, Etowah County, and Cleburne County, are set to receive federal funding through Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills passed by Congress, according to an announcement from U.S. Senator Katie Britt. Senator Britt, a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, helped secure more than $12.9 million for Alabama […]
Saturday Alive! Pokémon Edition Brings Animal Ambassadors to Anniston Museums and Gardens
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host a special edition of its monthly educational program, Saturday Alive!, featuring a Pokémon-themed focus on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at Anniston Museums and Gardens, located on Museum Drive in Anniston. The Saturday Alive! series introduces visitors […]
Governor Ivey Announces Record Economic Growth in 2025 Industry Report
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, highlighting a record year for economic development across Alabama. According to the annual report from the Alabama Department of Commerce, the state recorded 234 new and expanding industry projects in 2025, representing a combined capital investment […]
Oxford Hosts Sixth Consecutive VEX Robotics Competition
Oxford, AL – The sixth consecutive Oxford VEX Robotics Competition began today, Thursday, January 22, 2026, bringing students from across Alabama and Georgia to the Oxford Civic Center. The two-day competition highlights student skills in communication, collaboration, time management, robot design, programming, and operations. The VEX Robotics program is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences that […]
Alabama Attorney General Responds to Supreme Court Arguments on State Authority in Girls’ Sports Cases
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement Tuesday following oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, two cases addressing whether states may enact laws governing participation in girls’ and women’s sports based on biological sex. Marshall led amicus briefs urging the Court to […]
Elite Miss Alabama to Host Second Annual Pageant at Oxford Civic Center
Oxford, AL – The second annual Elite Miss Alabama Pageant will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Oxford Civic Center, offering a morning event focused on competition, confidence, and personal development. Scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the pageant will bring together contestants from across the state to participate in a structured […]
ALEA Joins National Passenger Safety Week to Encourage Passengers to Speak Up
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining more than 70 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide in observing National Passenger Safety Week, January 19–26, 2026. The initiative is led by We Save Lives and the National Road Safety Foundation, and focuses on empowering passengers to take an active role in preventing crashes […]