This Week’s Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | July 1, 2026
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Cleburne County Teen to Compete Nationally as Family History Connects to America’s 250th Anniversary
CLEBURNE COUNTY, AL — For many students, qualifying for a national competition is a milestone. For 16-year-old Hudson Lambert Braxton of Cleburne County, that achievement also coincides with a unique connection to American history. Hudson, a student at Cleburne County High School, recently earned the title of Alabama Family, Career and Community Leaders of America […]
Piedmont to Host America’s 250th Birthday Celebration on July 4
PIEDMONT, AL — The Piedmont Ministerial Association will host America’s 250th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Gazebo in downtown Piedmont. The community event will commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday with a patriotic program, a children’s bicycle parade, music, and refreshments. The celebration will begin with a welcome from […]
Oxford Parks & Recreation to Host Fidget & Trinket Trade Night July 10
OXFORD, AL — Community members of all ages are invited to bring their favorite collectibles to the Oxford Civic Center for the return of Oxford Parks & Recreation’s Fidget & Trinket Trade Night on Friday, July 10. The free event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oxford Civic Center, 401 […]
Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Alabama Law on Girls’ School Sports
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision Wednesday in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, upholding state laws that restrict participation in girls’ school sports to biological females. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall praised the ruling, saying it affirms similar protections already in place in Alabama. The Court considered legal […]
Jacksonville School Board Reviews Education Endowment, Approves Budget Items and New Principal at the High School
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education conducted its regular meeting on June 30, approving routine financial and personnel matters while also receiving an update on an education endowment managed through the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama. Following approval of the agenda and minutes from the June 9 meeting, the board welcomed […]
Heflin to Celebrate Independence Day With Parade, Music, Family Activities and Fireworks July 3
HEFLIN, AL — The City of Heflin will host its annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3, at McIntyre Park, featuring a patriotic parade, live music, family activities, food vendors, and an evening fireworks display. The festivities begin with lineup for the annual Bicycle and Golf Cart Parade at 5:30 p.m. at the Heflin […]
Alabama Adds 64 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for 2026-27 School Year
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that Alabama will add 64 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2026-27 school year, expanding access to the state’s nationally recognized early childhood education program for families across Alabama. The expansion, supported by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE), is designed to help meet […]
Gadsden Freedom Fest Set for July 3–4 with Hot Air Balloons, Concerts and Fireworks
GADSDEN, AL — A new Independence Day celebration is coming to Gadsden as organizers prepare to host the inaugural Freedom Fest on July 3–4 at The Amp, located at 90 Walnut St. The two-day public event is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. each day and will feature live entertainment, food vendors, hot air balloons, […]