Calhoun County’s Jackson Cleary Wins Alabama Collegiate Agriculture Competition
LEE COUNTY, AL. — Auburn University student Jackson Cleary of Calhoun County took top honors in the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Collegiate Discussion Meet on Oct. 2, earning a scholarship and the opportunity to represent Alabama in national competition. The event brought 18 students from five Alabama colleges and universities to Lee County to discuss challenges […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Museum After Dark Fall Festival
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will offer an evening of nocturnal wildlife, folklore and family activities when Museum After Dark takes place Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The after-hours fall festival will feature live nocturnal animals, a guided owl walk, hayrides, crafts, creature-themed face painting and hands-on activities throughout the […]
Ivey, ALEA Urge Alabamians to Be Aware of Potential Dangers of Kratom Products
MONTGOMERY, AL. — Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency are urging consumers, parents and young people to be aware of products that may contain kratom as state authorities continue enforcement efforts involving the substance. Kratom is a controlled substance in Alabama, but state officials say products containing it are not always clearly […]
Jacksonville State’s Benjamin Gross Participates in International Civic Education Conference in Germany
JACKSONVILLE, AL — As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Dr. Benjamin Gross, director of Jacksonville State University’s Center for Leadership and American Principles, recently served as a guest speaker and participant at an international conference in Germany focused on civic education and challenges facing Western democracies. The Fostering U.S.-Euro Democratic Resilience […]
Alabama Voter Registration Deadline Set for Oct. 19 Ahead of November General Election
MONTGOMERY, AL. — Alabama residents who plan to vote in the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election have until Monday, Oct. 19, to register to vote, according to Secretary of State Wes Allen. Allen is encouraging eligible voters to register or confirm their existing registration information before the deadline. “I encourage all eligible Alabamians to register […]
Oxford Repeats as Calhoun County Volleyball Champion Behind Thomas, Bonilla
Led by two-time MVP Thomas and outstanding defensive player Bonilla, Oxford finishes strong to repeat as Calhoun County volleyball champion. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Wendy McKibbin lives in the here and now. If she errs on a side, it’s understatement. That’s why the veteran Oxford coach genuinely doesn’t know how many Calhoun County volleyball […]
Alabama Awards More Than $3.8 Million for 13 Road Projects in Final 2026 Rebuild Alabama Grant Round
MONTGOMERY, AL. — More than $3.8 million in state funding has been awarded for 13 road improvement projects across Alabama as part of the final 2026 round of the Rebuild Alabama Annual Grant Program, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday. The grants, administered through the Alabama Department of Transportation, will support resurfacing, widening and other roadway […]
Challenger Learning Center Receives $150,000 Grant to Expand STEM Access for Title I Students
RAINBOW CITY, AL. — The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has received a $150,000 grant to help Title I students across nine Northeast Alabama counties participate in simulated space missions and STEM programming during the 2026–2027 academic year. The funding was awarded through the Phillip A. & Elise A. Sanguinetti Scholarship Fund Grant administered […]