Sparklight Awards $5,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center has received a $5,000 grant from Sparklight through its Charitable Giving Fund to help address growing needs for food, baby food, and essential hygiene products among individuals and families facing financial hardship in the community. The grant is part of Sparklight’s recent funding cycle, during which the […]
2025 Year-End Police Report Highlights Piedmont Police Department Activity
Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Police Department has released its 2025 year-end report, providing a statistical overview of law enforcement, dispatch, and public safety activity throughout the City of Piedmont over the past year. According to the report, officers patrolled more than 100,000 miles within the city limits and responded to 3,684 calls for service. In […]
Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County to Host Tech Q&A Session February 4
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Technology Q&A session on Wednesday, February 4, at 2 p.m. at its main location, 108 E. 10th St. in Anniston. The event is open to the public and is designed to provide one-on-one assistance for individuals with questions about everyday technology. Library Technology […]
Gadsden State Community College Releases Fall Semester 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List
Gadsden, AL –Gadsden State Community College has released its academic honors lists for the Fall Semester 2025, recognizing students for exceptional academic achievement. The lists were announced by college President Alan Smith. President’s List – Fall Semester 2025 To qualify for the President’s List, students must be enrolled full time, earn a 4.0 semester grade […]
White Plains Chocolate 5K Set to Benefit Track and Field Programs
White Plains, AL – The White Plains Chocolate 5K is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at White Plains High School. The event is organized by the White Plains Track & Field program and is intended to raise funds in support of the school’s track and field athletes. The annual 5K event […]
Governor Ivey Supports Screen Time Limits for Young Children, Announces $3.8M Federal Grant for Early Childhood Education
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey this week highlighted two major initiatives aimed at strengthening Alabama’s early childhood education system, voicing support for legislation that would limit screen time in early learning environments while also announcing new federal funding to support statewide early childhood programs. On Monday, Ivey announced her support for the Healthy Early Development […]
Family Fun Valentine’s Day Dance Set for Feb. 6 at Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Family Fun Valentine’s Day Dance on Friday, Feb. 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at its downtown location, 108 E. 10th St., Anniston, AL. The event is designed as a drop-in celebration, with families welcome to arrive at any point between 5 and 6:30 […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Multistate Effort Supporting Repeal of Biden-Era HHS Disability Rule
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a formal comment letter supporting the Trump administration’s proposal to rescind a Biden-era federal regulation tied to disability funding. The regulation, finalized in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Joe Biden administration, expanded […]
Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County to Host Teen BYOB Book Event
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Teen BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) event on Thursday, February 5, from 4–5 p.m. at its downtown location, 108 E. 10th St. in Anniston. The monthly program invites local teens to bring a book they have recently enjoyed and share it with other participants. […]
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Supports Federal Election Reform Package
Montgomery, AL — Wes Allen has voiced support for the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, a federal election reform package sponsored by Bryan Steil (R-Wisconsin), as it advances through the U.S. House of Representatives. The MEGA Act proposes a nationwide set of election integrity standards modeled after policies currently in place in Alabama. According […]