Anniston City Council Accepts Resignation of City Manager Kenneth Free, Appoints Interim Leader
ANNISTON, AL — During a called meeting held at 9:00 a.m. CT, the Anniston City Council voted 5–0 to acknowledge and accept the resignation of City Manager Kenneth Free. In a statement following the vote, council members expressed appreciation for Free’s service to the City of Anniston. During his tenure, Free worked with city staff […]
Piedmont Police Department Releases February 2026 Patrol Statistics
Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Police Department has released its patrol statistics for February 2026, outlining the department’s activity and response levels throughout the month. According to the report, dispatch received 1,543 calls during February. Of those calls, 306 required police service, while 480 calls were related to fire and rescue services. Officers completed 86 […]
Governor Ivey Awards $598,000 Grant to Support Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Alabama Prisons
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a $598,000 grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections to support substance abuse treatment programs aimed at helping incarcerated individuals address drug addiction and reduce the likelihood of reoffending after release. The funding will support Residential Substance Abuse Treatment programs operating in eight prisons across Alabama. The program […]
Jacksonville State University Professor Named 2026 TESOL Teacher of the Year
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Associate Professor Dr. Rashad Ahmed has been named the 2026 TESOL Teacher of the Year, the highest international recognition in the field of English language teaching. The award is presented annually by the TESOL International Association and honors exceptional English language educators from among members representing more than 150 countries […]
ACCS and Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Offer $4,000 Scholarships for Automotive Manufacturing Programs
Gadsden, AL – The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have continued their partnership to provide scholarship opportunities for students interested in careers within Alabama’s growing automotive manufacturing industry. The organizations are offering $4,000 scholarships to help cover tuition, books, and fees for students enrolled in eligible programs at […]
Governor Kay Ivey Commutes Death Sentence of Charles Burton to Life Without Parole
MONTGOMERY, AL —Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. “Sonny” Burton to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Burton was convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the 1991 capital murder of Doug Battle during a robbery at an auto parts store in Talladega. […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple 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 February 20th a residence was broken into on Rainbow […]
Piedmont Arrests: Joint Warrant Service in Spring Garden Leads to Drug Investigation
Cherokoee County, AL – A joint operation between the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Piedmont Police Department resulted in multiple arrests following a warrant service that led to a drug investigation in the Spring Garden community. According to authorities, investigators and officers conducted the operation at a residence located off U.S. Highway 278 in the […]
Jacksonville Nominated for USA Today 10Best “Best Small College Town,” Seeks Top Spot in 2026
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville has once again been nominated for the national USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Small College Town, placing the northeast Alabama city among the top 20 contenders across the country. The annual contest, hosted by USA Today, invites readers to vote for their favorite destinations in a wide range […]
Matthew Wade, Norfolk Southern Police Special Agent, Reads to Local Students During Read Across America Week
Calhoun County, AL – As part of Read Across America Week, Matthew Wade, a special agent with the Norfolk Southern Police Department, spent time reading with kindergarten and first-grade students at several local elementary schools in Calhoun County. Over the course of three days, Wade visited nearly 100 children at Weaver Elementary School, Alexandria Elementary School, […]