Gadsden State Celebrates Student Achievement at 60th Annual Honors Day
ANNISTON, AL — Gadsden State Community College recently recognized student excellence during its 60th Annual Honors Day, hosting ceremonies across multiple campuses to highlight academic success, leadership, and perseverance. The primary event for students attending the Ayers Campus in Anniston was held at the Learning Resource Center, while a second ceremony took place at Wallace […]
From Unsteady Ground to a Growing Dream: Jean Ellison’s Journey Behind The Music Box
Anniston, AL – Jean Ellison is the kind of entrepreneur who makes people in Calhoun County wonder how she does it. She is the co-founder of The Music Box. She is the Mom-to-Go. She makes jerk chicken that people ask for by name. She manages travel soccer schedules in Pell City and runs cooking classes and […]
Piedmont Police Department Releases March 2026 Patrol Statistics
Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Police Department has released its patrol activity report for March 2026, outlining the department’s law enforcement efforts and community engagement throughout the month. According to the report, officers responded to a total of 394 calls for service and completed 111 incident reports. The department recorded 37 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony […]
Redbird Willow Farm to Host 5th Annual Llama-Palooza in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — Redbird Willow Farm will host its 5th Annual Llama-Palooza on Saturday, May 2, 2026, offering a day of family-friendly activities, animal interactions, and local vendors at the farm located at 1103 Lenlock Lane. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is designed to provide visitors with an opportunity […]
National Scrapbook Day Crop Planned in Piedmont
PIEDMONT, AL — A day-long scrapbooking event is scheduled to take place in Piedmont as part of National Scrapbook Day celebrations. The “National Scrapbook Day Crop,” hosted by Debbie Cardwell’s Scrapbooking, will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 500 Mill Street. The 12-hour event is open to the public and invites […]
JSU Police Report Multiple Incidents Across Campus in March 2026
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Police responded to a variety of incidents across campus during March 2026, according to the department’s activity log. The reports include a range of offenses such as criminal trespass, theft, drug-related charges, and other violations, with several resulting in arrests while others remain under investigation. On March 31, 2026, at 7:11 […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Multi-State Effort to Defend Federal Election Security Order
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 11 other state attorneys general seeking court permission to intervene in five federal lawsuits challenging a recent executive order issued by Donald Trump related to election security. The legal effort centers on Executive Order No. 14399, signed on March 31, 2026, titled “Ensuring […]
Gadsden State FAME Chapter Earns National Recognition as Top Performing Program for 2026
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College has received national recognition for its Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Chapter, which has been named a Top Performing Chapter for 2026 following a comprehensive quality assurance review conducted by FAME USA. The distinction includes both Quality Assurance Accreditation and designation as a Top Performing Chapter. The […]
Jacksonville to Host Free Community Wellness Fair on May 2
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The City of Jacksonville will host a community Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jacksonville Community Center, located at 501 Alexandria Road SW. The event, which is open to the public and free to attend, will run for approximately three hours and is designed to […]
Governor Ivey Signs “Let the Kids Play!” Act to Address Athletic Eligibility for CHOOSE Act Students
MONTGOMERY — Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 342, known as the “Let the Kids Play!” Act, into law. The legislation is intended to reinforce existing state law and prevent discrimination against students participating in athletics while benefiting from Alabama’s CHOOSE Act. According to the governor’s office, the law aims to ensure that students […]