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Anniston Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Peeks Hill Road

Anniston Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Peeks Hill Road

CALHOUN COUNTY – A single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning claimed the life of an Anniston woman. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 5:39 a.m. on March 23. Abbigail M. Stovall, 21, was fatally injured when the 2019 Kia Optima she was driving left the roadway, struck a culvert, […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes as well Highlights ‘Catch of the Week’

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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 on 3/10/25, a Husqvarna power saw and a tape measure […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall Issues Statement on Alabama Storms and Consumer Protections

Alabama Attorney General Marshall Warns Storm Emergency Declarations Activate Price Gouging Protections

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a statement in response to the devastating storms that affected 52 of Alabama’s 67 counties over the weekend. In the wake of widespread damage and hardship, state officials are urging residents to remain cautious during recovery efforts. Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency effective […]

Alabama House Passes HB 363 to Prohibit Foreign Influence in Elections

Secretary of State Wes Allen’s Statement on HB 363 Passing out of the Alabama House

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has expressed strong support for House Bill 363 (HB 363), which passed out of the Alabama House of Representatives. The legislation, sponsored by Representative James Lomax, seeks to prohibit foreign nationals and foreign corporations from contributing directly or indirectly to political candidates, political action committees, constitutional […]

Blackberry Cottage Studios Celebrates Grand Opening in Anniston

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Anniston, AL – The creative community in Anniston has a new reason to celebrate with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Blackberry Cottage Studios. This vibrant new business, located at 2115 Leighton Avenue, offers a unique space for artistic expression, workshops, and family-friendly activities. Blackberry Cottage Studios brings a variety of hands-on creative experiences to the […]

Jacksonville State University Opens Registration for Study Abroad Program in Seville, Spain

Summer in Spain A Study Abroad Experience Open to All

Jacksonville, AL – With summer registration underway at Jacksonville State University (JSU), students have the opportunity to take their learning beyond the classroom through a four-week study abroad program in Seville, Spain. As part of SH 399: Study Tour, this immersive experience offers an academic and cultural journey with no prerequisites—making it accessible to students of […]

Governor Ivey Signs Officer Impersonation Prevention Act

Update from Governor Kay Ivey SB115 SIGNED

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 115, known as the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, into law on Friday. Sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss and Rep. Ron Bolton, the legislation strengthens existing laws regarding the offense of impersonating a police officer by closing a legal loophole that could allow unqualified individuals to unlawfully […]

USDOJ Dismisses Lawsuit Against Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen

USDOJ and Liberal Organizations Drop Biden-era Lawsuits Against Secretary of State Wes Allen

Montgomery, AL – The U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) has dismissed a lawsuit filed during the Biden-Harris administration aimed at halting Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen’s efforts to remove noncitizens from state voter rolls. Additionally, a separate but related lawsuit filed by private plaintiffs and advocacy organizations against Allen has also been dismissed. Allen, who […]

The Cardinal Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members

New members join the Cardinal Foundation

GADSDEN, AL — The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization for Gadsden State Community College, has expanded its board of directors with the addition of four accomplished community leaders: Jake Leath, Adrienne Reed, Kyle Reeves, and Jonathan Mosley. “These new members bring a wealth of experience, community involvement, and professional expertise to the Cardinal Foundation,” said […]