Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Incident 1: Sometime on February 13th a residence was broken into on Hwy […]
Alabama Boat Show and Expo Returns to Leeds with New Location at Shops of Grand River

Leeds, AL – The Alabama Boat Show and Expo presented by AmFirst will return to Leeds later this month with a new venue and expanded offerings for attendees. The 2026 exhibition is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, February 27–March 1, and will take place at the Shops of Grand River. Organizers note that both parking and […]
Calhoun County Gardening – From Two Maples to a Thriving Shade Garden: A Journey in Patience, Creativity, and Resourceful Gardening

Calhoun County, AL – Two photographs from 2018 capture the humble beginnings of what is now a flourishing shade garden—an area that once held only two century-old maple trees. Through years of journaling and hands-on experience from 2018 to 2026, this shade gardening project has evolved into a thriving landscape filled with texture, structure, and […]
Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association Honors 2026 Alumni of the Year

GADSDEN, AL — The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association has announced its 2026 Alumni of the Year award recipients, recognizing graduates whose service, leadership and contributions continue to positively impact both the college and the broader community. The annual Alumni of the Year Awards honor individuals who reflect the institution’s values of excellence, civic […]
Apex Assembly to Host 1st Annual Kernel Classic Cornhole Tournament in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, AL — Apex Assembly Jacksonville will host its 1st Annual Kernel Classic on Thursday, February 26, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public event will take place at 2521 Pelham Road S in Jacksonville, AL 36265. According to the event listing, the Kernel Classic will feature a cornhole tournament and is designed as a […]
Challenger Learning Center Names Dining Area in Honor of Life Insurance Company of Alabama

Gadsden, AL – The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has announced the naming of its dining area in honor of the Life Insurance Company of Alabama, recognizing the company’s longstanding legacy of service, leadership, and investment in communities across the state. The naming reflects Life Insurance Company of Alabama’s support of Challenger’s public capital […]