Jakob Williamson Announces Candidacy for Calhoun County Revenue Commissioner; Steps Down From Chamber Role
ANNISTON, AL — Jakob Williamson has announced his candidacy for Calhoun County Revenue Commissioner and has stepped down from his position as Public Affairs Director for the Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitors Center in order to focus on the campaign. Williamson said his decision to seek the office came after weeks of prayer and […]
ALEA Urges Motorists to Prepare for Potential Winter Weather Impacts Across Alabama
Montgomery, AL – With the potential for winter weather impacts across Alabama this weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency(ALEA) is urging motorists statewide to prepare now and remain alert for hazardous road conditions, including black ice and slick roadways, as forecasts continue to evolve. While exact impacts may shift before the weekend, freezing temperatures combined with […]
Legal Agreement Resolves Clean Water Act Case Involving Gadsden Wastewater System
GADSDEN, AL — A legal agreement has resolved a Clean Water Act enforcement case involving alleged unpermitted pollutant discharges and permit violations connected to the City of Gadsden’s wastewater-treatment plant and sewer system, which discharge into Neely Henry Lake, part of the Coosa River, and several nearby tributaries. The case involved conservation organizations Coosa Riverkeeper, […]
Governor Kay Ivey Submits Proposed FY 2027 Budgets to Alabama Legislature
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday directed the Executive Budget Office to transmit her proposed Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets to the Alabama Legislature, marking the beginning of the legislative review process during the final Regular Session of her administration. In a statement released with the budget submission, Ivey […]
Milestone Nights and Area Drama: Marbury, Nicholson Hit 1,000 as Piedmont, Ranburne and Donoho Shine
Weaver’s Marbury, Jacksonville’s Nicholson reach 1,000 career points. Alexandria’s boys force coin toss to decide area host. Piedmont sweeps, Ranburne girls roll and Donoho girls victorious on senior night. WEAVER — D.J. Marbury poured in 27 points and crossed 1,000 career points Thursday, and Weaver’s boys beat Spring Garden 63-46. Weaver coach Beau Winn […]
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Supports Two Pro-Life Bills on House Floor During March for Life Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) voiced support this week for two pieces of pro-life legislation while speaking on the House floor in recognition of the annual March for Life. The measures include the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, both of which focus on […]
AHSAA Approves Major Postseason Restructuring: Public and Private Schools Split, New Regions Announced
AHSAA announces restructuring of postseason model, with six public school and two private school classifications. Also, new regions announced. Editor’s note: Includes region alignments for area teams, a link for area/section alignments for other fall sports and instant reaction. By Joe Medley The AHSAA reshuffled deck chairs again Friday, just on two ships. The Central […]