Alabama Announces Two-Month Grocery Tax Holiday for May and June
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Friday reminded residents of a statewide grocery tax holiday set to take place during the months of May and June, following the recent signing of new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to households. The measure, known as House Bill 527, temporarily removes the state’s portion of the grocery […]
Kobay South Breaks Ground on Oxford Expansion, Bringing New Jobs and Increased Manufacturing Capacity
OXFORD, AL — Kobay South has officially broken ground on a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Oxford, marking a significant investment in the region’s industrial growth and workforce development. The project will add 60,000 square feet of new manufacturing space and is expected to create approximately 50 new jobs. Company officials say the […]
Spring Book Sale Set for Anniston Library on May 2
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Spring Book Sale on Friday, May 2, offering discounted books to the community. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, located at 108 E 10th Street in Anniston. According to event details, shoppers can purchase hardcover books […]
Jacksonville State University Earns National Recognition in Collegiate Advertising Awards
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has received national recognition for excellence in marketing and communications, earning multiple honors in the 2025 Collegiate Advertising Awards. Competing against colleges and universities from across the United States and Canada, the university secured eight awards spanning print, digital, and video categories. The recognition highlights a range of creative […]
Governor Ivey Calls Special Session Amid Ongoing Redistricting Legal Battle
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey has called a special session of the Alabama Legislature as the state continues to navigate ongoing legal challenges related to congressional redistricting. In a statement issued Friday, Ivey said the decision follows recent developments at the U.S. Supreme Court, including a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which she described as […]
Investigation Underway After Residential Burglary on Horns Lake Road; $5,000 Reward Offered
TALLADEGA, AL — The Talladega County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a residential burglary on Horns Lake Road that resulted in the theft of a large collection of firearms, ammunition, and family heirlooms valued at more than $50,000. According to authorities, the burglary occurred sometime between April 13 and April 20, 2026, when one or more […]