Anniston Woman Killed in Early Morning Pedestrian Crash on Alabama 202
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — An Anniston woman was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while in the roadway in Calhoun County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The crash occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, on Alabama 202 near the 6-mile marker, less than one mile west […]
Ohatchee Police Arrest Four Teenagers, Charge Them as Adults in Burglary Investigation
OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Police Department has announced the arrest of four teenagers in connection with an ongoing burglary investigation. According to Police Chief Alan Kelly, each of the four suspects has been charged with Burglary in the First Degree. Due to the nature of the alleged offense and the provisions of Alabama law, […]
Jacksonville Council Approves Zaxby’s Site, Vacant Property Ordinance and City Personnel Actions
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council approved a series of ordinances, resolutions and personnel actions during its July 27 meeting, including acceptance of a Planning Commission recommendation for a new Zaxby’s restaurant, updates to city property regulations, infrastructure improvements and employment actions. The meeting opened with an invocation offered by a local pastor and […]
Calhoun Cleburne Children’s Center to Host Tools for School Kickoff Event in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The Calhoun Cleburne Children’s Center will host its first Tools for School Kickoff Event on Saturday, Aug. 1, providing school supplies, family activities and educational resources to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. The free public event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calhoun Cleburne Children’s Center, […]
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Adds Five Community Leaders to Board of Directors
GADSDEN, AL — The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has appointed five new members to its Board of Directors, expanding the leadership team that supports Gadsden State Community College through philanthropy, community partnerships and student-focused initiatives. The Cardinal Foundation serves as the College’s charitable organization, providing scholarships, supporting academic and workforce development programs, funding innovative initiatives and […]
Murder Mystery Dinner Coming to Piedmont Depot Museum on Aug. 1
Piedmont, AL – A 1920s-themed murder mystery dinner experience is coming to the Piedmont Museum at the Depot on Saturday, Aug. 1, offering guests an evening of interactive entertainment while supporting the Piedmont Historical Society. The event, titled “1920’s Southern Buffalo Express: A Mystery Dinner to Die For,” will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 […]
Governor Ivey Creates Commission to Study Screen-Based Instruction in Alabama Schools
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has signed Executive Order No. 745 establishing the Governor’s Commission on Screen-Based Instruction, a panel tasked with studying the use, risks and benefits of screen-based instruction in Alabama’s K-12 classrooms and developing evidence-based recommendations for its future use. According to the governor’s office, the commission will examine how screen-based instruction […]