Deputy Evan Ontiveros Wins Third Annual Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off
OXFORD, AL — First responders from across Calhoun County traded badges for bowls and recipes Saturday, Aug. 8, as the Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation hosted its third annual Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off at the Oxford Civic Center. Oxford Police Chief Daniel Phipps served as emcee for the event, which brought law enforcement […]
Oxford to Host Two Major Youth Fishing Tournaments in 2027
OXFORD, AL — The City of Oxford will welcome young anglers from across Alabama in 2027 as the host city for two major youth fishing tournaments on Logan Martin Lake. The BassTactix Alabama State Championship is scheduled for April 30-May 1, 2027. BassTactix is a nonprofit, Christian-based fishing tournament trail that provides students from kindergarten through […]
Jacksonville City Council Approves BYOB Moratorium, Ambulance Rate Changes and Multiple City Agreements
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council approved a series of resolutions, agreements, purchases and board appointments during its Monday, Aug. 10 meeting, including a one-year moratorium on certain bring-your-own-alcohol events, updated ambulance billing rates and agreements involving vacant properties, environmental monitoring and the city school system. The council met following a 5 p.m. work […]
ALEA Clarifies Taylor’s Law and Student Driver License Eligibility in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is clarifying state requirements governing driver license eligibility for students following recent confusion over whether changes to Alabama’s so-called “Taylor’s Law” took effect this month. Taylor’s Law, formally Section 32-6-7.4 of the Code of Alabama, was enacted by the Alabama Legislature in 2009. The law establishes a disciplinary […]
Eastman to Hold Community Meeting on Next Phase of Choccolocco Creek PCB Cleanup
ANNISTON, AL — Eastman will hold a community information meeting Tuesday evening to provide residents with updates on the next phase of PCB remediation work planned in and around Choccolocco Creek. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Bynum Community Center, located at 200 Victory Drive in Eastaboga. According […]
Jacksonville State Nursing Students Gain Global Healthcare Experience in Guatemala
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, ten Jacksonville State University nursing students recently returned from a nine-day study abroad experience in Guatemala, where they provided healthcare services in communities with limited access to medical care while gaining clinical and cultural experience outside a traditional classroom setting. Led by […]