Piedmont Student Benjamin Dempsey Awarded PBCI Livestock Scholarship During SLE Rodeo Ceremony
Piedmont, AL – Benjamin Dempsey of Piedmont, AL was recognized for his involvement in Alabama’s livestock industry by receiving a scholarship from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians during a ceremony held Sunday, March 22. The presentation took place in coordination with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo. Dempsey was among student recipients honored for their participation […]
Gov. Kay Ivey Awards $135,000 in Grants to Support Law Enforcement Training Programs, Including Jacksonville State University
Montgomery, AL – Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $135,000 to support training programs aimed at strengthening law enforcement efforts across Alabama, with a significant portion of funding directed to Jacksonville State University. The governor allocated $75,000 to Jacksonville State University and $60,000 to Auburn University at Montgomery to provide both general and specialized training […]
Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of 17-Year-Old Piedmont Teen
Cleburne County, AL — A single-vehicle crash in Cleburne County on Wednesday, April 1, has resulted in the death of a 17-year-old from Piedmont, according to authorities. The crash occurred at approximately 2:29 p.m. on Cleburne County Road 70, near Cleburne County Road 230, about eight miles east of the Piedmont city limits. Officials reported […]
Regional Medical Center Physician Receives National Recognition from Gastroenterology Society
Anniston, AL – Regional Medical Center (RMC) announced that Dr. Mohamad Eloubeidi, Director of Therapeutic Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound, has been awarded the prestigious Master of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (MASGE) designation—one of the highest honors in the field of gastroenterology. According to RMC, Dr. Eloubeidi is the first physician in Alabama to receive […]
Sparklight Accepting Applications for Spring 2026 Charitable Giving Fund
Calhoun County, AL – Nonprofit organizations across the country have an opportunity to secure funding this spring as Sparklight opens applications for its Spring 2026 Charitable Giving Fund. The application period runs from April 1 through April 30 and is available to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations within the company’s 24-state service area. Each year, Sparklight distributes $250,000 […]
Oxford Based FabArc Steel Supply Announces Major Iowa Manufacturing Project
Oxford, AL – FabArc Steel Supply, Inc., headquartered in Oxford, has announced its role in a large-scale industrial project in Boone, Iowa, identified internally as Project Victor. The Alabama-based company will fabricate more than 3,800 tons of steel for the new food manufacturing facility, which is expected to span approximately 286,802 square feet. The project is owned […]
Liberty Tree Planted to Mark Start of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
Calhoun County, AL – Community leaders, elected officials, and residents gathered at Chief Ladiga Landing on March 24 to mark the beginning of Calhoun County’s participation in the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary with the planting of a Liberty Tree. The ceremony, led by the America250AL Calhoun County Committee in partnership with local organizations, highlighted […]
Calhoun County EDC Receives $2.06 Million SEEDS Grant to Expand Oxford West Industrial Park
Calhoun County, AL — The Calhoun County Economic Development Council (EDC) was awarded $2,064,000 in state funding on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as part of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. The check presentation took place at the Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitors Center in Anniston, AL, with representatives from the Alabama […]
Commercial Burglary Leads to Vehicle Pursuit, Investigation Ongoing in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, officers with the Jacksonville Police Department responded to a commercial alarm at Edwards Grocery, located at 6726 AL Highway 204. According to officials, at approximately 3:21 a.m., JPD Dispatch received the alarm notification after the business key holder requested a law enforcement response. […]
Missing Alpaca Believed Stolen; Sheriff’s Office Involved in Search for Chappy
Anniston, AL — What began as a concerning disappearance has now escalated into a potential criminal investigation, as Redbird Willow Farm owner Michele Hornsby confirms that Chappy, the beloved alpaca reported missing on March 18, is now believed to have been stolen. The update comes after days of extensive search efforts, including aerial thermal imaging, […]