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City of Piedmont Receives State Grant for Energy-Efficient Streetlight Upgrades

Gov. Ivey awards grants for energy-efficient upgrades

PIEDMONT, AL — Kay Ivey has announced the award of 11 grants totaling just over $500,000 to support energy efficiency improvements across Alabama, including a project in Piedmont aimed at upgrading street lighting. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants, which are funded through the U.S. Department of Energy’s State […]

Man Killed in Cleburne County Motorcycle Crash

Traffic Fatality -- Cleburne County

Cleburne County, AL — A two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon, April 19, has claimed the life of a Rainbow City man, according to authorities. Chancellor A. Perkins, 24, was fatally injured when the 2005 Suzuki GSX600FK5 Katana motorcycle he was operating struck a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by Adam E. Ingram, 45, of […]

Juvenile Charged with Murder Following Death of Minor in Piedmont

Piedmont Homicide

Piedmont, AL — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a juvenile late Friday night in Piedmont. According to the Piedmont Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence on Friday, April 17, 2026, at approximately 10:51 p.m. in response to a report of a missing juvenile. Upon arrival, officers […]

Jacksonville Freestanding Emergency Department Receives State Approval, Construction to Begin

Jacksonville, AL Freestanding Emergency Department Receives State Approval, Construction to Begin

JACKSONVILLE, AL — RMC Health System (RMC), Jacksonville State University, the City of Jacksonville, and Developer Solutions and Facilities Development Company (DSF) have received final state approval to move forward with the planned freestanding emergency department (FED) in Jacksonville. According to a release issued April 15, 2026, representatives met with the Certificate of Need Board […]

Youth Ballfields Across Calhoun County Receive AEDs, Expanding Emergency Preparedness

AED

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Youth ballfields across Calhoun County are expanding their emergency preparedness efforts with the addition of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and hands-on training for coaches, volunteers, and league leadership. The initiative includes the placement of AED units at multiple recreational facilities, along with instructional sessions led by Piedmont Rescue Director Pat Brown. […]

Ohatchee Town Council Discusses Community Events, Approves Key Resolutions During April Meeting

Ohatchee

OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Town Council covered a wide range of topics during its recent meeting, including upcoming community events, operational updates, and the approval of several resolutions impacting town employees, public safety, and local development. One of the highlights of the discussion centered on a nationwide initiative tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary […]

SB99 Sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley and Rep. Mark Gidley Signed Into Law, Requiring Ten Commandments Displays in Alabama Schools

Update from Governor Kay Ivey SB99 SIGNED-2

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey has signed Senate Bill 99 into law, requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in certain public schools across Alabama. SB99, sponsored by Sen. Kelley and co-sponsored in the House by Mark Gidley, mandates that the Ten Commandments be displayed alongside information outlining their historical significance. The requirement applies […]