Anniston City Council Approves Infrastructure Financing Underwriter, Park Hours Change and Hospital License Schedule
ANNISTON, AL. — The Anniston City Council addressed infrastructure financing, business licensing, traffic signal maintenance, board appointments and several other matters during its work session and regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6. Mayor Ciara Smith-Roston presided over the meeting with Ward 1 Councilman and Vice Mayor Lewis N. Downing, Ward 2 Councilwoman Erica Tolson, Ward 3 […]
Jacksonville State’s Jax MIX Receives National Award for General Education Innovation
JACKSONVILLE, AL. — Jacksonville State University has received national recognition for its Jax MIX general education program, earning the 2026 Exemplary General Education Program Award from the Association for General and Liberal Studies. Jax State was one of two institutions nationwide selected for the award this year. The recognition highlights Jax MIX and the university’s […]
Calhoun County Hospitality Professionals Participate in Flawless Delivery Training
ANNISTON, AL. — Tourism and hospitality professionals from across Calhoun County recently participated in Flawless Delivery Hospitality Training, a program designed to strengthen customer service and improve visitor experiences. The training was hosted by the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center and Visit Calhoun County and brought together professionals working in the local hospitality […]
Amy Grant to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center
OXFORD, AL. — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant will perform at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Grant, whose career spans more than four decades, is known for her work in contemporary Christian music as well as her crossover success in mainstream pop. Her catalog includes songs such as “Baby Baby,” “Every […]
McKibbin Celebrates 900th Career Win as Local Volleyball Teams Pick Up Key Victories
Oxford’s McKibbin recognized for reaching 900th career victory prior to adding another one. Donoho clinches area hosting rights, Jacksonville, Munford and Glencoe victorious. A major coaching milestone marks a busy night of area high school volleyball: OXFORD: Fresh off of coaching her team to its second consecutive Calhoun County title Monday, Oxford coach Wendy McKibbin […]
Alabama Enters Competition to Host Proposed U.S. Space Academy in Huntsville
MONTGOMERY, AL. — Alabama has formally entered the competition to host the proposed United States Space Academy, with state officials putting forward Huntsville as the preferred location for the new institution. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday that she submitted Alabama’s initial response to the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, which is chaired […]