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June 18, 2025, Calhoun County Most Wanted

June 18 2025 Calhoun County Most Wanted cover photo

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 City Council Tackles Planning Reforms, Trail Safety, and Community Engagement

Aniston City Council

ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council held a work session and regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, addressing a wide array of municipal priorities, including departmental staffing, trail safety regulations, community development projects, and public health awareness. Work Session The Anniston City Council convened for a work session on June 17, 2025, addressing […]

Oxford Performing Arts Center Announces 2025 Spotlight Summer Theater Camp

Oxford Performing Arts Center Summer Camp

Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center has officially announced the dates for its 2025 Spotlight Summer Theater Camp, offering a creative opportunity for young students to engage with the performing arts. The camp will take place from Monday, July 28, through Friday, August 1, and is open to students entering grades 1 through 8 […]

Senator Katie Britt Supports Legislation to Prevent Fraudulent Government Spending

katie Britt

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), a member of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, has joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and other legislators in introducing a bicameral bill aimed at curbing wasteful government spending. The proposed legislation seeks to codify procedures that would help identify and stop fraudulent and improper federal […]

Jacksonville State University Ranks Fourth Among Alabama Universities for In-State Freshman Enrollment

Jax State Named One of the Top Colleges Chosen by Alabama High School Graduates

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University continues to affirm its place as one of Alabama’s leading institutions for college-bound students, ranking fourth in the number of in-state high school graduates enrolled for Fall 2024. This data, released by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE), positions Jax State just behind the state’s largest institutions: the University […]

Marshall Joins Multi-State Coalition Supporting Trump Administration’s Energy Policies

Attorney General Marshall Supports Trump Administration’s Defense of American Energy Producers

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in supporting the Trump Administration’s efforts to protect and promote the U.S. energy industry. In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the coalition expressed strong support for policies aimed at shielding energy producers from legal challenges and […]

Senator Keith Kelley Offers In-Depth Legislative Update to Packed Crowd at Chamber

Legislative Review

Anniston, AL — State Senator Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) provided an extensive update on the 2025 legislative session during a Tuesday morning breakfast hosted by the local chamber of commerce. The early morning event drew a standing-room-only crowd, reflecting significant community interest in state policy issues. Kelley’s remarks spanned topics from rural health care and public […]

Oxford Jump Park to Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony June 26

OPENING OF OXFORD BICYCLE JUMP PARK

OXFORD, AL – A new addition to Oxford’s recreational offerings, the Oxford Jump Park, will officially open to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 26, at 11 a.m. Located on the grounds of the Oxford Lake and Civic Center complex on Recreation Drive, the new bicycle course is designed to cater to […]

Petition Spurs AEMC Action on Toxicity Standards

Groups Successful in Updating Toxic Pollutant Values to Protect Health of Alabamians!

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Environmental Management Commission (AEMC) has voted to begin rulemaking that will update the state’s human-health toxicity criteria for 12 priority pollutants, including arsenic and cyanide.The decision answers an April petition filed by seven conservation nonprofits—Alabama Rivers Alliance, Black Warrior Riverkeeper, Cahaba Riverkeeper, Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper, Coosa Riverkeeper, Environmental Defense Alliance, and […]