Mail Theft Investigation Spans Three Counties; Suspect Faces Firearm and Federal Mail Theft Charges
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — A multi-county mail theft investigation has led to the arrest of a suspect accused of stealing mail from numerous mailboxes in Calhoun, Talladega and St. Clair counties. According to investigators with the Calhoun County Sherrif’s Office, Andrew Bostick is accused of accessing several mailboxes after turning off Highway 9 near Choccolocco Road […]
Anniston Library to Host Teen Neon Signs Program July 16
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Teen Neon Signs program on Thursday, July 16, at 4 p.m. at the library, located at 108 E. 10th St. in Anniston. The program is open to teens ages 13–19 and will give participants the opportunity to create their own neon-style signs. The event is […]
Alabama to Receive Nearly $600K in $45 Million Cash App Settlement
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that Alabama will receive $595,421 as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the Cash App mobile payment platform. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, failed to adequately protect users from […]
Jax State Launches First-In-Alabama Pathway To Bachelor’s Degree And Law Enforcement Certification
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has received approval from the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) to launch a new academic partnership that allows qualifying students to graduate with both a bachelor’s degree and Alabama law enforcement certification. According to the university, the program is the first of its kind in Alabama […]
Alabama CHOOSE Act Education Savings Accounts Fully Funded for 2026-2027 School Year
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that education savings accounts (ESAs) provided through Alabama’s CHOOSE Act are now fully funded and available for the 2026-2027 academic year. Families approved during the program’s application process earlier this year can now access their funds through the ClassWallet platform. The funds may be used for qualifying educational […]
Oxford Police Investigating Shooting at Oxford Exchange
Oxford, AL — Officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the Oxford Exchange on Tuesday, July 14, at approximately 7:40 p.m., according to Oxford Police Chief Daniel Phipps. When officers arrived, they located an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Personnel with Oxford Health Systems immediately provided medical care before […]