Anniston Museum Members Explore Nocturnal Wildlife During ‘Night Shift’ Event
ANNISTON, AL — Members of the Anniston Museum of Natural History gathered Thursday evening, Sept. 3, for “Night Shift: Senses in the Shadows,” a members-only event focused on the ways animals experience and navigate the world after dark. The evening event, held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the museum, combined educational displays, refreshments and […]
Alabama Power Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Gadsden State Valley Street Students
GADSDEN, AL — Students pursuing career technical and workforce development programs at Gadsden State Community College’s Valley Street Campus will have access to additional financial assistance through a new endowed scholarship established by Alabama Power Company. The Alabama Power Company Endowed Career Technical and Workforce Development Scholarship will support students enrolled in career technical and […]
AmFirst Awards $5,000 to Alabama Teachers Through Classroom Campaign
BIRMINGHAM, AL — AmFirst has awarded $5,000 to 23 K-12 teachers across Alabama through its inaugural “Clear the List for Classrooms” back-to-school campaign. The campaign received more than 300 submissions from educators and was designed to help teachers purchase classroom supplies while reducing the amount they spend out of pocket. Three educators were selected as […]
Main Street Anniston Opens Applications for $750,000 Revitalization Program
ANNISTON, AL — Main Street Anniston and the City of Anniston have opened applications for a new $750,000 grant program aimed at supporting improvements to historic commercial properties in the city. Applications for the B.I.G., or Building Improvement Grant, Revitalization Program opened Thursday, Sept. 3. The program follows approval from the National Park Service to […]
Gadsden State, Drake State Partner for Entrepreneurship Course
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College and Drake State Community and Technical College are partnering to offer a six-week non-credit course aimed at providing aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with practical skills for starting, managing and growing a business. The Entrepreneurship Fundamentals course begins Sept. 15 and will meet from 5:30 to 7 […]
Anniston Council Adopts FY 2027 Budget, Reviews $10 Million Paving Plan
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 1, for a work session and regular meeting that included discussion of a proposed $10 million street resurfacing plan, budget amendments, mobile food truck regulations, nuisance properties and the adoption of the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Mayor Ciara Smith-Roston presided over the meeting with […]
Jacksonville State Aviation Program Receives FAA Air Agency Certificate
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University’s new Aviation program has received an Air Agency Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, marking another step in the university’s launch of its Bachelor of Science in Aviation program. FAA representatives presented the certificate to university officials Thursday during a ceremony at Merrill Hall. The certificate, issued Aug. 17, […]
ALEA Urges Safe Travel as Labor Day Weekend Marks End of Summer
MONTGOMERY, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is urging motorists and boaters to prioritize safety during the Labor Day holiday weekend as increased travel, recreational activities and the start of football season bring more people to Alabama’s highways and waterways. ALEA Troopers and Special Agents will be working throughout the extended holiday weekend, with […]
Oxford Mental Health Summit Focuses on Collaboration, Connection and Care
OXFORD, AL — Mental health professionals, advocates, community leaders and service providers gathered at the Oxford Civic Center on Sept. 1 for the eighth annual Out of the Shadows Mental Health Summit, an event centered this year on the theme “Stronger Together: Collaboration, Connection, and Care.” The summit brought together participants from across the region […]
Gadsden State Cross Country Teams Prepare for 2026 Season
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are preparing for the 2026 season with a combination of returning sophomores and incoming freshmen under third-year head coach Jackson Millander. The Cardinals return several runners who gained collegiate experience during the 2025 season and competed at the conference and national levels. Returning […]