Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Welcomes Karrie Parker to External Relations Role
Calhoun County, AL — The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama has announced the addition of Karrie Parker as its External Relations and Office Coordinator. brings previous experience in public relations and healthcare to the position. Her background includes communicating with communities on behalf of organizations and working in roles focused on serving others. Parker earned a […]
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Denial of Relief for Talladega County Death Row Inmate
Montgomery, AL – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has affirmed a federal district court’s denial of habeas corpus relief for Wakilii Brown, who was sentenced to death for the 2001 killings of two women in Sylacauga. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the appellate court’s decision, which was issued Aug. 21, […]
Alabama Awards $144 Million in Rural Health Grants Including Projects Serving Calhoun County
Montgomery, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that 138 grants totaling more than $144 million have been awarded to healthcare providers and institutions through the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program, with several funded projects serving Calhoun County and surrounding communities. The grants are part of a statewide effort aimed at improving healthcare access, quality […]
Calhoun County EMA Transitioning to New Emergency Alert System
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency is transitioning to a new mass notification platform used to distribute emergency alerts and public safety information to residents. Beginning Sept. 1, 2026, the county will begin using the Rave Alert Mass Notification System. The platform will replace the Regroup Mass Notification System currently used […]
Alabama Attorney General Announces $117 Million Meta Settlement Over Youth Social Media Protections
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $117.3 million settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that includes new requirements aimed at increasing protections for children and teenagers using Instagram and Facebook. According to Marshall’s office, the Alabama settlement is part of a broader $17.1 billion agreement involving 47 states, the District of Columbia, […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Property Crime Investigation
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: On August 20, deputies were dispatched to a convenience store […]
Calhoun County 109 Reopens Following Commercial Vehicle Crash
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — All lanes of Calhoun County 109 near Alabama 202 have reopened following a single-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle Saturday morning. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash occurred at approximately 10:16 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The incident initially blocked all lanes of Calhoun County 109 near its intersection […]
Ivey Proclaims September 4 as College Colors Day in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, AL — Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed September 4, 2026, as College Colors Day in Alabama, recognizing the state’s 14 public colleges and universities and their contributions to education, economic development and communities across the state. Ivey presented the proclamation Thursday, August 27, during an event on the front steps of the Alabama State […]
Associated MetalCast Celebrates $6.25 Million Expansion in Oxford
Oxford, AL – Associated MetalCast celebrated the opening of its newest facility in Oxford on Thursday, Aug. 27, marking a $6.25 million investment and an expansion expected to add 50 jobs in the community. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new facility at 5480 McIntosh Road in the McIntosh Industrial Park. The expansion […]
Oxford Man Dies Following Vehicle and Electric Bicycle Crash
OXFORD, AL — A 67-year-old Oxford man died Wednesday following a crash involving a vehicle and an electric bicycle at the intersection of Alabama Highway 21 and Buckhorn Road. According to the Oxford Police Department, emergency personnel responded to the intersection at approximately 2:20 p.m. Wednesday. The crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian who […]