Anniston Awarded Nearly $200,000 in State-Administered Grant Funding for Museum Trail Connection
Anniston, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded the city of Anniston a $199,180 recreational trails grant to construct a pedestrian connection between the Berman Museum and the Longleaf Event Center. The funding is part of approximately $1.2 million in federal grants awarded to six municipalities across Alabama for recreational trail development and improvements. The […]
Jacksonville City Council Approves Equipment Purchases, Tax Abatement and Personnel Changes During October 26 Meeting
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met Monday, October 26, 2026, for its regularly scheduled work session and council meeting, addressing infrastructure improvements, public safety equipment, economic development incentives, personnel changes, recreational opportunities and city property. The council also approved funding for police vehicles and a street sweeper, authorized a tax abatement for Bear […]
Alexandria High School FCCLA Seeks Nominations for 2026 Heroes of the Valley Recognition Program
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter is inviting community members to nominate first responders and military veterans for its 2026 Heroes of the Valley recognition program. The student-led community service initiative aims to recognize individuals whose service, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact on […]
Rep. Mike Rogers and Acting Secretary of the Army Adam Telle Tour Anniston Army Depot
Anniston, AL – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Acting Secretary of the Army Adam R. Telle for a tour of Anniston Army Depot on Tuesday, October 27, highlighting the installation’s role in military readiness, equipment maintenance, and national defense. Anniston Army Depot serves as a U.S. Army […]
Piedmont, AL to Host 1980s-Themed Murder Mystery Dinner Benefiting Venecia’s Foundation
Piedmont, AL – An interactive murder mystery dinner featuring a 1980s theme will take place Friday, October 30, 2026, at The Place Downtown in Piedmont, AL. The event will benefit Venecia’s Foundation, an organization that provides support to cancer patients. The “Totally Awesome 80’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party” is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9:30 […]
Northeast AL High School Sports Schedule for October 26–31 Includes Football, State Volleyball and Cross Country
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 26-Oct. 31. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Oct. 30 Handley at Alexandria Southside at Anniston Fairview at Cherokee County Springville at Cleburne County Ragland at Donoho White Plains at Glencoe Munford at Hokes Bluff Fayetteville at Hope […]
Oxford’s Choccolocco Park Highlights Calhoun County’s Role in Alabama’s $685 Million Sports Tourism Industry
OXFORD, AL – Oxford’s Choccolocco Park and the surrounding Calhoun County community are part of Alabama’s growing sports tourism industry, which generated more than $685 million in economic impact through 1,077 sporting events in 2025, according to figures released by Sports Alabama. The statewide organization announced the findings during an October 26 press conference in […]