Water Safety Training Offers Support for Autism Families in Anniston
June 25–26 event provides hands-on instruction for safer swimming experiences ANNISTON, AL – Akilli’s House is offering a free, two-day water safety training designed specifically for families in the Autism community. The training will be held June 25–26, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Anniston Aquatic & Fitness Center, located at 130 […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces $7.4 Billion National Settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Monday a $7.4 billion nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, marking one of the largest legal resolutions in the ongoing response to the opioid crisis. The agreement, supported by attorneys general from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories, aims […]
Jacksonville State University’s Dr. Mark Landahl Receives 2025 National Teaching and Learning Award in Emergency Management
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Dr. Mark Landahl, Associate Professor of Emergency Management at Jacksonville State University, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Award in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This national recognition was presented during the annual Emergency Management […]
ALEA Announces Major Updates for CDL Medical Certifications and Skills Testing
MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division has announced two significant updates affecting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes are in alignment with federal safety guidelines and are intended to improve both road safety and the efficiency of certification procedures. Electronic Submission of DOT […]
Tony “Stump” Young Inducted Into Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame
New Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame inductee Young lived both ends, got in on ground floor of Alexandria’s run of state titles under Scales, Ginn. Joe Medley OXFORD — One would think that running back fame at Running Back High School would put a guy one cut and a gear change from the Calhoun […]
Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama Waterway Infrastructure Needs During Senate Appropriations Hearing
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) participated in a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee hearing to examine the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. The hearing featured testimony from D. Lee Forsgren, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for […]
Peaceful “No King” Protest Held in Jacksonville Draws Over 200 Participants
Jacksonville, AL – Approximately 200 people gathered on the Jacksonville Square Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of a nationwide protest movement known as the “No King” protests. The Jacksonville event was one of more than 2,000 demonstrations scheduled across the country, aiming to voice concerns over perceived authoritarianism and to encourage […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Incident 1: Sometime between May 27 and June 2nd, 2025, a storage unit […]
James Newell Announces Candidacy for Jacksonville City Council Place 3
JACKSONVILLE, AL – James Newell has officially announced his candidacy for Place 3 on the Jacksonville City Council. A longtime resident of Jacksonville, Newell is seeking to bring his leadership and management experience to local government. Newell, who attended Jacksonville Elementary School, Jacksonville High School, and Jacksonville State University, has spent much of his life […]
Anniston Heritage Festival to Celebrate Juneteenth with Full Day of Music and Community Events
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston will host the annual Anniston Heritage Festival in celebration of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Zinn Park, located at 101 W. 14th Street. The daylong event begins at 2:00 p.m. and will highlight African American culture through live music, performances, and community engagement. Kicking off with […]
