Anniston Police Report Highlights Crime Declines, Community Engagement, and Increased Police Activity in 2025
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston Police Department has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing crime statistics, department activity, staffing updates, and community outreach efforts over the past year. According to the report, violent crime in Anniston decreased by 15.5% in 2025 compared to 2024, while property crime declined by 14.8% during the same period. […]
Pastor Fred J. Smith to Host Book Launch Event at Anniston Public Library
Anniston, AL – Community members are invited to attend a book launch event celebrating Pastor Fred J. Smith and his newly released book, The Garden of Leadership, later this month in Anniston. The event will take place on March 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Anniston Public Library, located at 108 […]
Oxford Advances to First Boys’ State Basketball Final Since 1933 with Semifinal Win Over Saraland
Oxford overcomes Latson’s time away after scary fall, Taylor’s foul troubles to beat Saraland, achieve first appearance in boys’ state hoops final since 1933. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Chris Latson’s scary, head-first fall was Oxford’s first oh-no moment in the Yellow Jackets’ breakthrough appearance in Wednesday’s Class 6A semifinals. Jay’lin Taylor’s fourth foul, coming […]
Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library to Host Dr. Seuss Birthday Party for Families
Anniston, AL – Families across the Anniston area are invited to celebrate the imaginative world of children’s literature at an upcoming Dr. Seuss Birthday Party hosted by the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County. The event will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the library, located at 108 E 10th St […]
US Cops: Police Rush to Help Seizing Child
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a compelling German documentary series that provides an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the demanding world of emergency response. Using immersive, real-time footage, the series follows highly trained professionals as they confront life-or-death situations and shoulder the emotional weight that comes with serving on the front lines. Beyond the urgency […]
Oxford Performing Arts Center to Host “Neil Berg’s The 60’s – Peace, Love, and Rock & Roll”
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center will welcome audiences for a musical journey through one of the most influential decades in modern music when it hosts “Neil Berg’s The 60’s – Peace, Love, and Rock & Roll” on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the center, […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Multi-State Letter Urging AMA to Reconsider Support for Hormonal Gender Treatments for Minors
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined attorneys general from 19 other states in sending a letter to the American Medical Association (AMA) regarding the organization’s stance on gender-related medical treatments for minors. The letter commends the AMA for recently expressing opposition to surgical sex-change procedures for children, while also urging the organization […]
Jacksonville State Athletic Training Director Dr. Chris Clark Receives 2026 Regional Education Award
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University’s commitment to preparing skilled and ethical healthcare professionals received regional recognition this month as Chris Clark, director of the university’s Master’s in Athletic Training Program, received the 2026 Education/Administration Award from the Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association. Clark was honored during the organization’s Annual Meeting held February 5–7 in Atlanta. The […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed the Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act, a new law aimed at limiting electronic screen exposure in early childhood education and licensed childcare facilities across Alabama. The measure was one of the governor’s legislative priorities for 2026. The legislation, sponsored by Jeana Ross and Donnie Chesteen, […]
Gadsden State’s Dr. Blake Lewis Earns 300th Career Coaching Victory
GADSDEN, AL — Dr. Blake Lewis, Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach at Gadsden State Community College, reached a major career milestone this week, securing his 300th career win as a head coach during the Cardinals’ doubleheader against Alpena Community College. The milestone reflects Lewis’s coaching success within the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), achieved […]