Anniston and Oxford Earn Recognition at Main Street Alabama Awards
Anniston and Oxford, AL – Two Calhoun County communities received recognition during Main Street Alabama’s 13th annual Awards of Excellence events, with honors going to downtown programs and community contributors in both Anniston and Oxford. Patrick “Wig” Wigley was selected as Main Street Anniston’s 2026 Main Street Hero, while Historic Main Street Oxford received an Award […]
Alabama Activates Statewide Emergency Notification System
MONTGOMERY — Alabama residents now have a new way to receive emergency warnings following the activation of a statewide notification system designed to provide faster alerts about flooding and other disasters. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the activation Tuesday, Aug. 25, following plans outlined during her Jan. 13 State of the State address. The state allocated […]
Gadsden State and City Break Ground on New Tennis Center
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College and the City of Gadsden broke ground Aug. 20 on a new 10-court tennis center at the Gadsden Sports Park. The project is the latest addition to the Sports Park and continues a partnership between the college and the city to develop athletic facilities designed to serve Gadsden […]
Calhoun Journal Expands Short-Form News Coverage to TikTok and YouTube Shorts
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun Journal is expanding the ways readers can access local news with the addition of short-form video coverage on TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The new channels will offer quick news updates designed to deliver key information in under a minute, providing another option for readers who prefer short-form video content. […]
Oxford Police K9 Team Earns Second Overall at International K9 Olympics
Oxford, AL – Oxford Police Department K9 Officer Havoc and handler Officer Miranda Schoening earned multiple honors during the Annual International K9 Olympics and Certification held last week. Presented by Ultimate Canine, the International K9 Olympics is a competition and certification event for active police and military K9 teams. Participation is limited to 40 teams, with […]
Ivey Announces More Than $52 Million for Alabama Projects
MONTGOMERY, AL — Gov. Kay Ivey announced more than $52 million in funding for 21 projects across coastal Alabama through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, known as GoMESA. The projects include investments in boating and recreational access, water quality, environmental education, coastal restoration, storm protection and other infrastructure in Mobile and […]
Gadsden State Volleyball Opens 2026 Season with Experienced Core and New Talent
Gadsden, AL — The Gadsden State Community College volleyball team is beginning the 2026 season with a mix of returning players, transfers and freshmen as the Cardinals prepare for Alabama Community College Conference competition. Head Coach Connie Clark, now in her second season leading the program, returns five sophomores and adds two sophomore transfers to […]
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: An early‑morning call sent deputies to Highway 9, where a […]
Smith Marks First Year as Gadsden State President With Focus on People, Partnerships and Progress
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College President Alan Smith is marking the completion of his first year leading the institution, a year the college says has centered on expanding student opportunities, developing partnerships and advancing academic and workforce initiatives. Smith has identified three priorities — people, partnerships and progress — as guiding principles for […]
AmFirst Food Drive Provides Nearly 95,000 Meals for Central Alabama Families
BIRMINGHAM, AL — AmFirst has presented a donation to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama that will provide 94,863 meals to people facing food insecurity across the region. The donation was generated through the 2026 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive, held throughout July in partnership with ABC 33/40 and the Community Food Bank […]