Echo Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve Scheduled for July 9
ANNISTON, AL — The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust (GALT) will host an Echo Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve on Thursday, July 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 1000 Cave Road in Anniston. The free, family-friendly event was rescheduled from its original June 18 date because of inclement weather. During the evening hike, participants will join […]
US Cops: They Beat Me Up
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a German documentary series that provides an inside look at the realities of emergency response. Using real-time footage, the series follows firefighters, paramedics, and rescue personnel as they respond to critical incidents and make rapid decisions in high-pressure situations. In addition to showcasing emergency calls, the documentary explores the […]
Jax State elementary education programs earn top grades in national teacher preparation review
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University’s undergraduate and graduate elementary education programs have received high marks in a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), recognizing the university’s preparation of future elementary teachers in evidence-based reading instruction. According to the NCTQ’s Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation, Jax State’s Bachelor […]
Challenger Learning Center Announces Winners of STEM 250 Competition
RAINBOW CITY, AL — The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has announced the winners of its STEM 250 Competition for fifth- and sixth-grade students, recognizing young learners for their research and writing on American inventions and innovations as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. According to […]
Piedmont Public Library Invites Community to Coffee & Crafts Gathering July 7
PIEDMONT, AL — The Piedmont Public Library will host its next Coffee & Crafts gathering on Tuesday, July 7, at 6 p.m. at the library, located at 106 N. Main St. in Piedmont. The monthly event encourages community members to bring their current creative projects and spend the evening crafting alongside others in a relaxed, […]
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Honors Five Outgoing Board Members
GADSDEN, AL — The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation recently recognized five outgoing members of its Board of Directors for their leadership and service in supporting educational opportunities for students and communities served by Gadsden State Community College. Concluding their board service after completing two consecutive terms that began in 2020 are Major General Eric Crabtree, […]
AmFirst Launches Statewide Food Drive to Support Alabama Families
BIRMINGHAM, AL — AmFirst has launched its 2026 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive, a month-long campaign aimed at helping address food insecurity across the state. The food drive began Wednesday, July 1, and will continue through Friday, July 31, in partnership with ABC 33/40. All AmFirst branch locations are accepting nonperishable food donations as […]
Marshall Files Brief Supporting Huntsville as Permanent U.S. Space Command Headquarters
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado supporting the dismissal of Colorado’s lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s decision to permanently locate U.S. Space Command headquarters at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. According to the Attorney General’s Office, the brief argues that […]
Opinion Piece: America’s 250th: A Reflection on Our Nation’s Legacy Through Alabama’s Story
By: Nicole Jones Wadsworth July 4, 2026 marks an extraordinary milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The United States Semiquincentennial serves as an opportunity to reflect on the principles that have shaped the American experiment: self-government, individual liberty, the rule of law, and the role each state, including Alabama, carries to […]