Alabama Officials Encourage Voter Participation Ahead of November 3 General Election
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Secretary of State Wes Allen are encouraging residents to prepare for the November 3, 2026, General Election, reminding voters of important deadlines, identification requirements, and resources available ahead of Election Day. The election will determine several statewide and federal offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary […]
Anniston Police Recover Three Firearms and Suspected Drugs During Search Warrant Execution
ANNISTON, Ala. — A joint law enforcement operation in Anniston resulted in the recovery of three firearms and suspected illegal drugs during the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, October 29, 2026. According to the Anniston Police Department, officers with the department’s Special Response Team (SRT) and Investigative Division executed the warrant at a […]
2nd Annual Gilmore Girls Firefly Festival Returns to Downtown Oxford November 7
OXFORD, AL — Downtown Oxford will welcome visitors for the 2nd Annual Gilmore Girls Firefly Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, offering a day of shopping, entertainment and community activities inspired by the popular television series Gilmore Girls. The festival, hosted by Madi Lou’s Boutique and Southern Girl Coffee Roasting Co., will take place at […]
Glencoe Defeats White Plains 31-21 in Regular-Season Finale as Wildcats Prepare for Historic Playoff Appearance
Glencoe ends its season victorious, but playoff-bound White Plains rested starters with the new feeling of knowing there’s a next week. By Joe Medley GLENCOE — Glencoe got the football season ending it wanted Friday. White Plains got to live the breakthrough of knowing there’s a next week. Jaymin Mintz and Bryce Borntrager hooked up […]
Jacksonville State University to Host AI Forward Summit Connecting Education and Industry in February
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University will host a two-day summit focused on the growing influence of artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. AI Forward: From Classroom to Career is scheduled for February 11–12, 2027, at Merrill Hall on the university’s campus. The event will bring together K–12 educators, higher education professionals, students and […]
Calhoun County Cross Country Teams Claim Sectional Championships, Advance to State Competition
Oxford, Lincoln boys, Jacksonville girls win sectional titles. Jacksonville’s Mathis, Sloughfy finish first. Oxford’s boys celebrate after winning the Class 5A, Section 6 meet Friday at Choccolocco Park. (Submitted photo) Jacksonville’s girls celebrate after winning the Class 4A, Section 3 meet Friday at Choccolocco Park. (Submitted photo) OXFORD — Oxford’s boys and Jacksonville’s girls won […]
Wynonna Judd to Bring The Hard Truth Tour to Oxford Performing Arts Center November 6
Oxford, AL – Country music singer Wynonna Judd will perform at the Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7 p.m. as part of The Hard Truth Tour. The concert will feature music from her latest album, The Hard Truth, along with selections from her career. Judd, who rose to prominence […]
Alexandria, Cleburne County Highlight Final Week of Regular-Season High School Football
Beason rambles as Alexandria rolls into playoffs. Cleburne County finishes off unbeaten regular season. Westbrook Christian wins showdown of headliner coaches. Central-Clay, Donoho and Hokes Bluff victorious. This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 29 Beulah 41, Woodland 34, FINAL Childersburg 35, Saks 7, FINAL FRIDAY, Oct. 30 Alexandria 49, Handley 14, FINAL Southside 28, Anniston 26, […]
Pinhoti 100 Trail Race Set for November 7, Taking Runners Through Alabama’s Talladega National Forest
Heflin, AL – The 2026 Pinhoti 100 Trail Race is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, beginning at 5 a.m. at Pine Glen Campground in Heflin. The endurance event will take runners through portions of the Talladega National Forest, including Alabama’s highest point, before concluding at Lake Howard along the Sylaward Trail. Organized by Brandy Krisher […]
Alabama High School Football Scores: Local Teams Highlight Week 10 Action Across the State
This week’s high school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. THURSDAY, Oct. 29 Austin 35, Bob Jones 28 Autauga Aca. 41, Valiant Cross 14 Bessemer City 47, Chelsea 7 Beulah 41, Woodland 34 Billingsley 48, Holy Spirit 16 Boaz 46, Madison Aca. 42 Brookwood 42, Woodlawn 26 Carver-Montgomery […]