Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Property Crime Investigation, Highlights Catch of the Week
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. Property Crime: Sometime on July 5 deputies responded to the Hobson City One […]
Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returns July 17-19 With Higher Savings Limits
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama shoppers will have an opportunity to save on back-to-school purchases during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17, and continues through midnight Sunday, July 19. During the three-day event, qualifying purchases of school supplies, computers, books, clothing and footwear will be exempt […]
CAST Theatre to Present Hadestown: Teen Edition at JSU McClellan Theatre
ANNISTON, AL — CAST Theatre, in partnership with CAPA, will present Hadestown: Teen Edition at the JSU McClellan Theatre from July 16-19, bringing the Tony Award-winning musical to the stage with a cast of local young performers accompanied by a live band. Inspired by Greek mythology, Hadestown: Teen Edition follows two intertwined love stories—that of […]
Anniston Outreach Coordinator Receives Federal Meritorious Service Award
ANNISTON, AL — United Way of East Central Alabama announced that HopeUNITED Outreach Coordinator Pam Stack has received the 2025 Meritorious Service Award from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama. The award recognizes individuals whose service has provided significant support to the mission of the United States Attorney’s Office and […]
Alabama Seeks Public Votes in National Best Looking Cruiser Contest
MONTGOMERY, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is encouraging residents and supporters across the state to participate in the American Association of State Troopers’ (AAST) 13th Annual National Best Looking Cruiser Contest by voting for Alabama’s entry. ALEA’s 2026 contest submission features the Agency’s Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles displayed beneath […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Property Crime Investigation, Highlights Catch of the Week
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. Property Crime: Sometime on 6/25 deputies responded to a theft report on McGinnis […]
Jax State elementary education programs earn top grades in national teacher preparation review
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University’s undergraduate and graduate elementary education programs have received high marks in a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), recognizing the university’s preparation of future elementary teachers in evidence-based reading instruction. According to the NCTQ’s Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation, Jax State’s Bachelor […]
Challenger Learning Center Announces Winners of STEM 250 Competition
RAINBOW CITY, AL — The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has announced the winners of its STEM 250 Competition for fifth- and sixth-grade students, recognizing young learners for their research and writing on American inventions and innovations as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. According to […]
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Honors Five Outgoing Board Members
GADSDEN, AL — The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation recently recognized five outgoing members of its Board of Directors for their leadership and service in supporting educational opportunities for students and communities served by Gadsden State Community College. Concluding their board service after completing two consecutive terms that began in 2020 are Major General Eric Crabtree, […]
AmFirst Launches Statewide Food Drive to Support Alabama Families
BIRMINGHAM, AL — AmFirst has launched its 2026 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive, a month-long campaign aimed at helping address food insecurity across the state. The food drive began Wednesday, July 1, and will continue through Friday, July 31, in partnership with ABC 33/40. All AmFirst branch locations are accepting nonperishable food donations as […]