Piedmont Crash Claims Lives of Two Local Women
PIEDMONT, AL — Per Piedmont Police Chief Nathan Johenson, two Piedmont women were killed Monday morning following a head-on collision involving a sport utility vehicle and a commercial semi-truck on U.S. Highway 278, according to the Piedmont Police Department. Emergency crews from the Piedmont Police Department, Piedmont Fire Department, and Piedmont Rescue responded to the […]
Jacksonville Father Develops Free Math App to Make Learning Times Tables Fun
JACKSONVILLE, AL. — A Jacksonville father has turned a personal challenge into a free educational resource designed to help children build confidence in math. Brian Harmon created Mathicorn, a math-learning game for children, after struggling to find an app his 10-year-old daughter, Audrey, would enjoy using while practicing multiplication tables. According to Harmon, he wanted […]
RMC President Keith Parrott Named to Alabama Hospital Association Board of Trustees
MONTGOMERY, AL — Keith A. Parrott, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA), representing the Northeast Regional Council. The election was confirmed during the Association’s recent Annual Meeting. Parrott will represent hospitals in Northeast Alabama while serving […]
Jacksonville Mayor Mark Jones Receives National NFHS Officials’ Citation
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville Mayor Mark Jones was recognized by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), receiving the organization’s prestigious Officials’ National Citation during the 107th NFHS Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. The national award honors Jones for more than 30 years of service and leadership in high school athletics, […]
NEABA to Host Annual Fourth of July Watermelon Ride on Horseblock Mountain
ANNISTON, Ala. — Cyclists from across the region are invited to celebrate Independence Day on two wheels as the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association (NEABA) hosts its annual Fourth of July Watermelon Ride on Saturday, July 4. The ride will begin at 7 a.m. from Golden Springs Baptist Church in Anniston and will take participants on […]
Gov. Ivey Awards $6.3 Million to Help Alabama Families Lower Home Energy Costs; Calhoun County Among Areas Receiving Assistance
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced more than $6.3 million in grants to support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps eligible low-income households reduce energy costs by improving the efficiency and safety of their homes. The funding, distributed through 13 grants to community action agencies and local partners across the state, will prioritize households […]
Christmas in July Event Planned for Jacksonville Community Center
JACKSONVILLE, AL — A community Christmas in July celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Jacksonville Community Center, featuring vendors, food trucks, live entertainment and family activities. Hosted by Icon Bakery Kitchenette, the event is planned as an all-day celebration from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to event organizers, the date […]
Andrew Weathers Claims Gadsden City Championship with One-Stroke Victory at Twin Bridges
Weathers masters first look at Twin Bridges, withstands Cole’s 66 on Sunday to win Gadsden City Championship by one stroke. By Joe Medley GADSDEN — Andrew Weathers got his first look at the Twin Bridges golf course during a Friday practice round. Two sub-70 rounds later, he posed for trophy pictures. The Chattanooga resident overcame […]
Alabama Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging California Plastics Law
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, arguing the law places burdensome requirements on businesses across the country. The lawsuit, led by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, contends that California’s law exceeds the […]