Jacksonville Man Arrested Following Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation
Jacksonville, AL – A Jacksonville man was arrested Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant connected to an ongoing fentanyl distribution investigation in Calhoun County. According to the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, members served a search warrant on May 7, 2026, at a residence on Fairway Drive SW in Jacksonville as part of an […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Bills Allowing Special Elections if Redistricting Injunctions Are Lifted
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1 into law following a special legislative session focused on Alabama’s ongoing redistricting litigation. The legislation authorizes the governor to call special elections in certain congressional and state senate districts if federal court injunctions blocking Alabama’s previously approved district maps are […]
Norfolk Southern Grant Supports Drone Expansion for Anniston Police, Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department and the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department are expanding their use of drone technology through support from Norfolk Southern’s Safety First grant program, according to information released by the agencies. The new drone initiatives are designed to improve search and rescue operations, strengthen real-time incident response, and enhance officer safety […]
FabArc Steel Supply Breaks Ground on New Corporate Headquarters in Oxford
OXFORD, AL — FabArc Steel Supply, Inc. announced plans to break ground on a new corporate headquarters in Oxford on May 11, 2026, marking a major expansion for the employee-owned steel fabrication company. The new headquarters will be located at 111 Meadow Lane in Oxford and will serve as a centralized location for the company’s […]
Ohatchee Council Approves Resolution to Begin Negotiations With O’Reilly Auto Parts
Ohatchee, AL – The Town of Ohatchee has approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Todd Eubanks to enter negotiations with O’Reilly Auto Parts regarding the potential purchase of approximately 1.25 acres of town-owned property adjacent to Town Hall. During the May 5, 2026, Ohatchee Town Council meeting, council members considered Resolution No. 26-05-01, which would allow the […]
Chris Westmoreland Receives Maximum Sentence in Calhoun County Animal Abuse Case
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Christopher Westmoreland was sentenced Friday in Calhoun County Circuit Court after being convicted in April on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and practicing veterinary medicine without a license. Judge Jennifer Weems sentenced Westmoreland to the maximum allowed under Alabama law on both convictions. On the aggravated cruelty to animals conviction, Westmoreland […]