Local Races and Runoff Elections Shape Alabama Primary Night in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Voters across Calhoun County and Alabama headed to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 Alabama Primary Election, with several local races decided outright while multiple statewide contests are expected to advance to runoff elections. Under Alabama election law, if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in a primary election, […]
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Calhoun County Program Assisting Domestic Violence Victims
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey announced that five grants totaling $577,607 have been awarded across Alabama to support services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including funding for a program serving victims in Calhoun County and nearby communities. Among the grants announced, the Calhoun County Commission received $40,000 to support the […]
Oxford City Schools Announces Free Summer Bulk Meals Program for Children and Teens
Oxford, AL – Oxford City Schools has announced the return of its Summer Feeding Program, offering free bulk breakfast and lunch meals to children and teens ages 1–18 throughout the summer. The program will provide families with multiple meal distributions through curbside pickup locations across the Oxford area. According to information released by Oxford City Schools, […]
Gadsden State Adult Education Recognizes GED and High School Diploma Recipients
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College recently recognized 59 students during its 2026 Adult Education Graduation ceremony held May 5 at Wallace Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden. The ceremony honored students who earned either a General Educational Development (GED) credential or a high school diploma through the college’s Adult Education Program. Twenty-three […]
Jacksonville State University Opens Alabama’s First Challenger Learning Center in Rainbow City
Rainbow City, AL – Jacksonville State University, alongside regional leaders, educators, and community partners, officially celebrated the grand opening of the Jacksonville State University STEAM Institute – Home of Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama in Rainbow City. The new facility is the first Challenger Learning Center in Alabama and is designed to provide hands-on STEAM […]
Gadsden State Health Sciences Division Honors Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony
CENTRE, AL — The Gadsden State Community College Health Sciences Division recognized 55 nursing students during a Registered Nursing pinning ceremony held May 7, 2026, at the Richard Lindsey Auditorium on the college’s Cherokee Campus in Centre. The students are set to receive an Associate in Applied Science in Registered Nursing during commencement exercises scheduled […]
Restock Alabama to Hold Second Annual Bass Release Event at Logan Martin Lake
LINCOLN, AL — Municipal leaders, Alabama state representatives, professional anglers and representatives from the Alabama Department of Natural Resources are scheduled to gather at Lincoln Landing in Lincoln for the second annual bass release event hosted by Restock Alabama at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The event will mark the release of 50,000 […]
Calhoun County Voters to Head to the Polls for Alabama Primary Election on May 19
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, for Alabama’s 2026 Primary Election. Polls across the county will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters who are unsure where they vote can verify their polling location, view sample ballots, and find additional election information through […]
Jax State Police Department Adds Explosives Detection K9 to Enhance Campus Safety
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, the Jacksonville State University Police Department has officially welcomed a new four-legged officer to its team. Daphne, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever trained in firearms and explosives detection, joined the department in July and now serves alongside Officer Cody Quinn as part […]
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Division Receives National AAMVA Award for Customer Convenience
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Driver License Division has received national and international recognition after earning the 2026 American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Service Award for Customer Convenience during the AAMVA Region 2 Conference held this week in Austin, Texas. ALEA received the award in the category titled “ALEA Cuts […]