Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan ABCD Act to Eliminate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Breast Cancer Diagnostic Testing
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in reintroducing the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill aimed at eliminating out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic breast cancer testing. The legislation seeks to address a gap in current federal health coverage that affects thousands of women […]
Oxford to Observe National Day of Prayer on May 1 with Community Ceremony at City Hall
Oxford, AL — Leaders from faith, business, and government will join citizens in Oxford and across the country on Thursday, May 1, 2025, to observe the National Day of Prayer. The local ceremony will begin at noon in front of Oxford City Hall, located at 145 Hamric Drive East. This annual event is part of […]
BYOB Ban, Safe Room Progress, and Community Spirit: Jacksonville Council Acts on Key Issues Ahead of Busy Event Weekend
Jacksonville, AL – On the evening of April 28th, 2025, the Jacksonville City Council convened for its regular meeting at 6:00 PM, with members present including Terry Wilson, Tony Taylor, Marquis Green, and Sherry Laster. Absent from the session was Andy Green. The meeting commenced with an invocation led by Pastor Pastor Velma Thomas Jesus […]
Jacksonville State University PRSSA Chapter Wins Three Statewide Honors at 2025 PRSA Best of the Best Awards
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University is celebrating a major achievement by its Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter, which earned three top honors at the Alabama PRSA 2025 Best of the Best Student Awards. The awards recognize the chapter’s outstanding work in building community, elevating student engagement, and fostering professional development. The chapter […]
Jacksonville State University Earns National Recognition in 2025 Carnegie Classifications
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has received national distinction in the newly redesigned 2025 Carnegie Classifications, released today by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education. The university was honored in both the updated Institutional Classification and the new Student Access and Earnings Classification, recognizing its academic offerings […]
Gadsden State Offers Alabama’s Only Comprehensive Sonography Program
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is setting the standard in medical imaging education with Alabama’s only comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program that integrates instruction in abdomen, small parts, obstetrics-gynecology, and vascular sonography—all within one associate degree. The 76-credit hour program delivers a robust curriculum supported by credentialed instructors in both classroom and clinical […]
Gadsden State Celebrates Anniston Ayers One Stop Center Ribbon Cutting with Community Leaders
ANNISTON, AL — Gadsden State Community College celebrated a major milestone today with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly relocated and renovated One Stop Center at the Ayers Campus. The event, held at the Cheaha Center at 10 a.m., marked the official opening of the updated facility, which now houses both the Gadsden State […]
Anniston’s Lunch and Learn Series Cultivates Knowledge for Garden Enthusiasts
ANNISTON, AL — Garden lovers and community members have a new reason to gather this season as the Calhoun County Master Gardeners’ Lunch and Learn programs return for 2025. The educational series kicked off at noon on Wednesday, April 30, at the Cane Creek Classroom, located at 77 Justice Ave. After the first session, Lunch […]
AmFirst Announces 2024–2025 Rising Star Scholarship Winners, Featuring Calhoun County Winner Bentley Bean
Birmingham, AL – AmFirst proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of high school seniors from across Central Alabama at the 2024–2025 Rising Star Scholarship Awards Ceremony, held Friday, April 25. Among the six prestigious scholarship recipients was Calhoun County’s own Bentley Bean, a senior at Wellborn High School. Each week during the academic year, WBRC selects a […]
Piedmont to Host 4th Annual Strawberry Festival on Chief Ladiga Trail May 10, 2025
Piedmont, AL – The 4th Annual Piedmont Strawberry Festival is set for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along the scenic Chief Ladiga Trail in downtown Piedmont. Organizers are excited to continue the cherished tradition, even as local farmers face a challenging season. Due to a widespread crop disease affecting strawberries […]
