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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance

Crime-Stoppers

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 between March 27th and April 10th a vehicle was broken into […]

Jacksonville State University Honors Faculty Excellence at Annual Awards Program

Jax State honors faculty excellence at annual Faculty Awards Program

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University recognized the accomplishments of its faculty during the annual Faculty Awards Program held April 9, highlighting achievements in teaching, research, service, and campus leadership. Hosted by the Office of the Provost and Faculty Commons, the event is designed to showcase the impact faculty members have both in the classroom […]

Gadsden State Celebrates Student Achievement at 60th Annual Honors Day

Outstanding students honored at Honors Day in Gadsden

GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College recently recognized student achievement and academic excellence during its 60th annual Honors Day, with ceremonies held across multiple campuses to honor scholarship recipients and award winners. The event, which took place April 14–15, included programs at Wallace Hall for students from the Gadsden and Centre campuses, as well […]

Jacksonville State University Names Dining Room in Honor of Longtime Dining Leader Scott Williams

Jax State Board of Trustees Honors Scott Williams with Dining Room Naming

JACKSONVILLE, AL — After nearly five decades in university dining, including 37 years at Jacksonville State University, Scott Williams is being recognized with a lasting tribute on campus. The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the Scott Williams Dining Room, honoring Williams’ 47-year career in campus dining. The recognition, supported […]

GSC Softball Championship Set for May 6–9 at Choccolocco Park

GSC Softball Championship

OXFORD, AL — The Gulf South Conference (GSC) Softball Championship is scheduled to take place May 6 through May 9 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, AL. The four-day event will bring together top teams from across the conference to compete for the championship title. According to event details, activities are expected to begin at 10 […]

Governor Ivey Signs HB527 Into Law, Providing Overtime Tax Deduction

Governor Ivey Signs Bill to Provide Tax Relief to Hardworking Alabamians

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 527 into law, establishing a new income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation. The legislation, sponsored by James Lomax and carried in the Senate by Arthur Orr, allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $1,000 in overtime pay from their state income taxes. The deduction will apply […]