Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Operation Targeting Noncompliant Registered Offenders
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of a recent operation conducted by its Offender Management Bureau targeting registered offenders believed to be out of compliance with legal registration requirements within the county. According to Sheriff Falon Hurst, detectives identified 21 target offenders connected to outstanding warrants during the focused enforcement […]
Alabama Officials Encourage Voter Participation Ahead of May 19 Primary Election Amid Redistricting Changes
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama officials are encouraging residents across the state to participate in the upcoming May 19, 2026 Primary Election as ongoing court rulings and redistricting decisions continue to impact several congressional races. Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State Wes Allen, and Attorney General Steve Marshall have each issued statements in recent days addressing […]
Historic Main Street Oxford Receives 2026 Accredited Main Street America Designation
OXFORD, AL — Historic Main Street Oxford has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program, recognizing the organization’s ongoing efforts in downtown revitalization, preservation-based economic development, and community engagement. The designation is awarded annually by Main Street America and its partners to programs that meet national performance standards through the Main Street […]
Gadsden State Celebrates Largest CoMeT Apprenticeship Signing Class to Date
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College recently hosted a signing event for the third cohort of students entering the Consortium of Machining Education Training (CoMeT), a hybrid work-based apprenticeship program designed to help students “earn while they learn” while preparing for careers in advanced manufacturing. The event was held at the Beck Conference Center on […]
Oxford-Based FabArc Steel Supply Expands Into Decatur Through Agreement With Turner Industries
DECATUR, AL — FabArc Steel Supply, Inc. and Turner Industries have announced a lease-purchase agreement involving Turner Industries’ fabrication facility in Decatur, marking a new expansion effort for the Oxford-based company in the Tennessee Valley region. The agreement includes Turner Industries’ fabrication facility located at 127 Old Highway 24 in Decatur. The property features more […]
ALEA Promotes Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Awareness During National Safety Month
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in recognizing National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month throughout May, encouraging all motorists, bicyclists and motorcyclists to prioritize safety and shared responsibility on Alabama roadways. According to ALEA, bicycles are legally considered vehicles in Alabama, meaning bicyclists are required to follow […]
Anniston Awarded Nearly $579K in Federal Funding for Airport Infrastructure Improvements
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston announced this week that it has been awarded $578,930 in federal grant funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support continued infrastructure improvements at the Anniston Regional Airport. According to the city, the funding was awarded through the Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Improvement Program and will help […]
Governor Ivey Announces Retirement of ADOC Commissioner John Hamm, Appoints Greg Lovelace as Successor
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced the retirement of John Hamm as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections, while also naming longtime Corrections and law enforcement veteran Greg Lovelace to lead the agency through the remainder of her current term. In a statement released by the governor’s office, Ivey praised Hamm’s leadership and described […]