Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | October 8, 2026
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Anniston Fire Department Unveils New Trucks
Anniston, AL – Anniston Fire Chief Johnnie Phelps invited the media to come see the newest additions to the Anniston Fire Department’s arsenal to respond to emergencies. Chief Phelps said that Engine 1 has already been in service for almost a year, and Engines 2, 3, and 4 have only been in service for a […]
Jax State Edges Kennesaw State 27-26 on Garrison Rippa’s Late Field Goal
Clutch kicker comes through again after rare miss earlier this season, lifts Jax State to 27-26 victory at Kennesaw State. KENNESAW, Ga. — Garrison Rippa has hit five game-winning field goals for Jax State, but his latest one was redemption. Rippa hit a 33-yard field goal with 52 seconds left, and Jax State survived a […]
Oxford Festival of Lights Offers $15 Carload Tickets During October Snowfall Promotion
OXFORD, AL. — The Festival of Lights will return to Choccolocco Park on November 20, 2026, bringing six weeks of holiday displays, seasonal activities, and family entertainment to Oxford. Ahead of the opening, organizers are offering discounted admission through an October ticket promotion. The annual holiday attraction announced its Snowfall promotion, which allows visitors to […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Oakleaf Hydrangea Presentation October 15
ANNISTON, AL. – Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its next Third Thursday educational program on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at noon, featuring a presentation on the oakleaf hydrangea, a native shrub known for its distinctive foliage and flowers. The program, titled “Third Thursday: Oakleaf Hydrangea,” will take place in the Longleaf Event Center Classroom […]
Alabama Ranks Seventh Nationally in 2026 Top States for Doing Business Report
MONTGOMERY, AL. — Alabama has been ranked seventh nationally in Area Development magazine’s 2026 Top States for Doing Business report, moving up one position from its eighth-place rankings in 2024 and 2025. Governor Kay Ivey announced the results Wednesday, highlighting Alabama’s continued placement among the nation’s top 10 states for business competitiveness. The annual report […]
Jacksonville State University and Central Alabama Community College Sign Agreement to Expand Transfer Opportunities
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University and Central Alabama Community College (CACC) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding transfer opportunities, simplifying enrollment procedures and increasing access to scholarship support for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees. Jax State President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth Jr. and CACC President Jeff Lynn signed the agreement […]
Alabama Joins Multistate Lawsuits Challenging Abortion Shield Laws in New York, California and Massachusetts
MONTGOMERY, AL. — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined the attorneys general of Louisiana and Arkansas in announcing two legal challenges involving abortion medication distributed across state lines, including a lawsuit filed in the United States Supreme Court challenging abortion-related shield laws enacted by New York, California and Massachusetts. Marshall, Louisiana Attorney General Liz […]