Anniston Council Adopts FY 2027 Budget, Reviews $10 Million Paving Plan
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 1, for a work session and regular meeting that included discussion of a proposed $10 million street resurfacing plan, budget amendments, mobile food truck regulations, nuisance properties and the adoption of the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Mayor Ciara Smith-Roston presided over the meeting with […]
Jacksonville State Aviation Program Receives FAA Air Agency Certificate
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University’s new Aviation program has received an Air Agency Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, marking another step in the university’s launch of its Bachelor of Science in Aviation program. FAA representatives presented the certificate to university officials Thursday during a ceremony at Merrill Hall. The certificate, issued Aug. 17, […]
ALEA Urges Safe Travel as Labor Day Weekend Marks End of Summer
MONTGOMERY, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is urging motorists and boaters to prioritize safety during the Labor Day holiday weekend as increased travel, recreational activities and the start of football season bring more people to Alabama’s highways and waterways. ALEA Troopers and Special Agents will be working throughout the extended holiday weekend, with […]
Oxford Mental Health Summit Focuses on Collaboration, Connection and Care
OXFORD, AL — Mental health professionals, advocates, community leaders and service providers gathered at the Oxford Civic Center on Sept. 1 for the eighth annual Out of the Shadows Mental Health Summit, an event centered this year on the theme “Stronger Together: Collaboration, Connection, and Care.” The summit brought together participants from across the region […]
Gadsden State Cross Country Teams Prepare for 2026 Season
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are preparing for the 2026 season with a combination of returning sophomores and incoming freshmen under third-year head coach Jackson Millander. The Cardinals return several runners who gained collegiate experience during the 2025 season and competed at the conference and national levels. Returning […]
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Welcomes Karrie Parker to External Relations Role
Calhoun County, AL — The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama has announced the addition of Karrie Parker as its External Relations and Office Coordinator. brings previous experience in public relations and healthcare to the position. Her background includes communicating with communities on behalf of organizations and working in roles focused on serving others. Parker earned a […]
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Denial of Relief for Talladega County Death Row Inmate
Montgomery, AL – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has affirmed a federal district court’s denial of habeas corpus relief for Wakilii Brown, who was sentenced to death for the 2001 killings of two women in Sylacauga. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the appellate court’s decision, which was issued Aug. 21, […]