Oxford to Celebrate America’s 250th with Expanded Freedom Festival and Fireworks Show
OXFORD, AL — The City of Oxford will mark America’s 250th anniversary with its annual Freedom Festival on Saturday, July 4, featuring a full day of family-friendly activities, patriotic celebrations, and an enhanced fireworks display at Oxford Lake Park and the Oxford Civic Center. Organized by Oxford Parks and Recreation, the event has become one […]
Ohatchee Town Council Approves Tractor Purchase, Surpluses Police Vehicles
OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Town Council met Tuesday, June 23, and approved several items related to town operations, equipment purchases and upcoming community events, including a new tractor for the maintenance department and the surplus of three former police vehicles. Prior to the regular meeting, council members discussed plans for the town’s upcoming Independence […]
Anniston Heritage Festival to Feature Ginuwine as 2026 Headliner
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston has announced that R&B artist Ginuwine will headline the 2026 Anniston Heritage Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at Zinn Park. According to event organizers, the free public festival will take place from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the MLK Pavilion in downtown Anniston. The annual event […]
Governor Ivey Announces New Alabama STEM Council Appointments
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey, in partnership with Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed, has announced a new slate of appointments to the Alabama STEM Council, bringing together leaders from education, business and industry to help strengthen science, technology, engineering and mathematics opportunities across the state. The newly appointed members represent a broad range […]
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Genealogy Program June 27
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host an adult genealogy program titled “Digging Up the Past – Unearth Your Story with Genealogy” on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the library, located at 200 Pelham Road South in Jacksonville. According to event information, guest speaker Lisa Mills […]
LeCroys Capture State Father-Son Golf Title in Playoff Thriller
Jacob, Lewis LeCroy prevail in two-hole playoff to win ninth AGA State Father-Son Championship in Birmingham. BIRMINGHAM — Jacob and Lewis LeCroy won a two-hole playoff to win the ninth Alabama State Parent-Child Championship at Highland Park Golf Course on Tuesday. The LeCroys shot a 7-under-par 63 to finish regulation play tied with Charles and […]
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Death Sentence in Etowah County Child Murder Case
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has affirmed a federal court’s denial of habeas corpus relief for Timothy Boyle, who was convicted of the capital murder of a child in Etowah County and sentenced to death in 2010. According to the […]
Jacksonville Christian’s Tommy Miller Steps Away After 49-Year Coaching Career
While admitting he’s ‘struggling’ with the choice, long-time Jacksonville Christian coach Miller will step aside from coaching, turn over reins of football and boys’ basketball to Cates. By Joe Medley Tommy Miller hinted at it starting at Calhoun County Quarterback Club Media Day nearly a year ago, and the long-time Jacksonville Christian coach says he […]