Jacksonville State Board Approves Resolution Implementing New Higher Education Governance Law
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees has approved a resolution implementing requirements of HB580, a recently enacted Alabama law establishing new governance requirements for the state’s public institutions of higher education. The Board approved the resolution during its quarterly meeting Tuesday. According to the University, the action is intended to ensure compliance […]
The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties to Host Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser August 29
ANNISTON, AL — The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties will bring its annual Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser back to the community on Saturday, August 29, with an evening of entertainment aimed at supporting programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jacksonville State University’s […]
Jacksonville State to Host National Juried Photography Exhibition
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University’s Department of Art and Design will host the opening of “In the Practice of Seeing: National Juried Photography Exhibition” on Thursday, Aug. 27. The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jacksonville State University, 700 Pelham Road North in Jacksonville. The national juried exhibition was open to […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Third Thursday Program on Angel Trumpets
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will offer its next Third Thursday educational program on August 20, focusing on the beauty, care and cultivation of Brugmansia, commonly known as Angel Trumpets. The program, titled “Third Thursday: Angel Trumpets – Beautiful Brugmansia,” will begin at noon and will feature Phyllis Porter. Attendees will have an opportunity […]
Etowah County Sixth Graders to Receive Free STEM Missions Through Challenger Learning Center Partnership
RAINBOW CITY, AL — Every sixth-grade student in Etowah County Schools will have the opportunity to participate in a simulated space mission and hands-on STEM activities at no cost through a new partnership between the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama and the Etowah County Schools Board of Education. The partnership establishes a Teacher in […]
5th Annual Overdose Awareness Outreach Event Set for August 29 at Oxford Lake
OXFORD, AL — Bre’s Ministry will host the 5th Annual Overdose Awareness Outreach Event on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Oxford Lake & Park, bringing together community members, families, recovery resources and faith-based support organizations for an evening focused on overdose awareness, remembrance and recovery. The event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. and […]