Rock Da O Concert Brings Live Music and Student Talent to Oxford High School
OXFORD, AL — Oxford High School is set to host the Rock Da O Concert on Thursday, April 30, 2026, offering students an afternoon of live music and hands-on learning. The event will take place at 1:00 PM inside the Oxford High School Sports Arena and will feature a live performance by The Velcro Pygmies, […]
Sheriff Candidate Chris Apple Shares Background and Perspective as He Enters Race
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Sheriff candidate Christopher “Chris” Apple has shared his background, experience, and reasons for entering the race, outlining his perspective on law enforcement and leadership within the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. Apple, 28, said he was born in Memphis, Tennessee, before moving to Cullman and later settling in Calhoun County, where he attended […]
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church to Celebrate Pastor’s 16th Anniversary with Gala in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is set to host a Pastor’s Anniversary Gala this Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Norwood Hodges Community Center, marking 16 years of leadership by Pastor Phillips. The event is being organized as a formal celebration to recognize Pastor Phillips’ years of service to the church and the […]
Piedmont Secures Area Sweep, Hope Christian Splits at Choccolocco Park
Piedmont sweeps area series with Glencoe, and Hope Christian splits a doubleheader with Louisville (Ky.) DeSales. Going around the horn on Wednesday’s area high school baseball: PIEDMONT 3-9, GLENCOE 2-0: Piedmont swept an area doubleheader a day after clinching its 14th consecutive area title to reach 21-6 on the season. Charlie Sparks allowed three […]
Alabama Awards $460 Million in Broadband Grants to Expand High-Speed Internet Access Statewide
Montgomery, AL — Kay Ivey announced that Alabama’s proposal under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, clearing the way for a significant expansion of high-speed internet access across the state. Following the approval, the state has awarded nearly $460 million in grants to […]
Gadsden State’s Deddric Tarver Named ACCC Coach of the Year Following Standout Season
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College has announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Deddric Tarverhas been named Coach of the Year by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC), recognizing his leadership and the success of the Cardinals during the 2025–2026 season. Under Tarver’s leadership, the Gadsden State men’s basketball program posted a strong conference […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Executive Order Ensuring Equal Access to Banking Services in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order No. 743, a measure aimed at ensuring fair and lawful access to financial services across the state. According to the governor’s office, the order directs that state-chartered banking institutions in Alabama must not deny or restrict services based on a customer’s beliefs, political views, affiliations, […]
Alexandria Softball and Baseball Hold Strong in Latest ASWA Rankings as State Polls Update
This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association high school baseball and softball rankings: SOFTBALL Class 7A 1. Thompson (27-1-2) 2. Vestavia Hills (24-3) 3. Hewitt-Trussville (32-6-1) 4. Daphne (26-10) 5. Fairhope (17-6) 6. Enterprise (22-6-1) 7. Auburn (18-7) 8. Huntsville (21-10) 9. Austin (26-14) 10. Baker (24-12-2) Others nominated: Central-Phenix City (18-13), Dothan (19-11), Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (17-11), Hoover […]
Governor Kay Ivey Continues Push for Stronger Penalties on Eluding Law Enforcement
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Monday continued her emphasis on public safety, calling again for the passage of legislation that would increase penalties for individuals who attempt to elude law enforcement. The proposal, which the governor identified as a legislative priority during her recent State of the State address, focuses on strengthening consequences for […]