Tobi Burt Discusses Bid for Calhoun County Commission, Emphasizes Infrastructure Experience and “Building a Better Tomorrow”
Calhoun County, AL – A lifelong resident of Alexandria, Tobi Burt says his campaign for the Calhoun County Commission is rooted in decades of public service, infrastructure experience, and a commitment to what he calls “building a better tomorrow” for the communities he has long served. Burt, owner of B&B Developers, LLC since 1999, has spent […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance
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 April 24th someone attempted to break into a residence […]
Town of Ohatchee Launches New Smartphone App to Improve Community Communication
OHATCHEE, AL — The Town of Ohatchee has officially launched a new smartphone application aimed at improving communication between town officials, residents, and visitors. According to town officials, the app is designed to provide users with real-time notifications related to weather alerts, public safety information, emergency updates, and other important town announcements. Officials also stated […]
Oxford Police Department Arrests Three in Connection to Oxford Shooting Investigation, One Suspect Still Sought
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Police Department announced the arrest of 18-year-old Zakadyn Xiere Hawkins of Madison in connection to a shooting investigation involving an occupied vehicle. According to police, Hawkins has been charged with two counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle and is currently being held on a $30,000 bond. Authorities also confirmed that […]
One Injured Following Shooting Incident at Oxford Business; Three in Custody
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday night at a business on Hamric Drive West in Oxford. According to police, officers responded at approximately 10:30 p.m. on May 8, 2026, to reports of gunfire at Cheers Liquor & Tobacco. Authorities said the business and two occupied vehicles were […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested Following Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation
Jacksonville, AL – A Jacksonville man was arrested Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant connected to an ongoing fentanyl distribution investigation in Calhoun County. According to the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, members served a search warrant on May 7, 2026, at a residence on Fairway Drive SW in Jacksonville as part of an […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Bills Allowing Special Elections if Redistricting Injunctions Are Lifted
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1 into law following a special legislative session focused on Alabama’s ongoing redistricting litigation. The legislation authorizes the governor to call special elections in certain congressional and state senate districts if federal court injunctions blocking Alabama’s previously approved district maps are […]
Norfolk Southern Grant Supports Drone Expansion for Anniston Police, Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department and the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department are expanding their use of drone technology through support from Norfolk Southern’s Safety First grant program, according to information released by the agencies. The new drone initiatives are designed to improve search and rescue operations, strengthen real-time incident response, and enhance officer safety […]
FabArc Steel Supply Breaks Ground on New Corporate Headquarters in Oxford
OXFORD, AL — FabArc Steel Supply, Inc. announced plans to break ground on a new corporate headquarters in Oxford on May 11, 2026, marking a major expansion for the employee-owned steel fabrication company. The new headquarters will be located at 111 Meadow Lane in Oxford and will serve as a centralized location for the company’s […]
Ohatchee Council Approves Resolution to Begin Negotiations With O’Reilly Auto Parts
Ohatchee, AL – The Town of Ohatchee has approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Todd Eubanks to enter negotiations with O’Reilly Auto Parts regarding the potential purchase of approximately 1.25 acres of town-owned property adjacent to Town Hall. During the May 5, 2026, Ohatchee Town Council meeting, council members considered Resolution No. 26-05-01, which would allow the […]