Wes Allen Praises Federal Rule Ending Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirement for U.S. Businesses
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is praising a final rule from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that permanently removes beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. companies and individuals under the Corporate Transparency Act. Under the final rule from FinCEN, domestic companies and U.S. persons are no […]
Pieces of America Mural Unveiled at Noble Street Park in Anniston
ANNISTON — A new community mural featuring hundreds of individually painted tiles was unveiled Saturday at Noble Street Park in downtown Anniston as part of Calhoun County’s observance of America’s 250th birthday. The mural, titled Pieces of America, combines images representing national history, local history and personal experiences contributed by members of the community. Participants […]
ALEA Urges Drivers to Prioritize Safety as Students Return to School
MONTGOMERY — As students across Alabama return to classrooms for the new school year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reminding motorists to use extra caution as school buses, young pedestrians and increased traffic return to roadways. The beginning of the school year typically brings heavier morning and afternoon traffic, frequent school bus stops, more […]
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 3, deputies were called to Pine Hill Golf […]
Coldwater Mountain Brewpub Closes Operations Amid Owner’s Serious Illness
Anniston, AL – Coldwater Mountain Brewpub has closed its doors effective immediately as owner Jason Wilson remains hospitalized with a serious illness, according to an announcement from the business and reports from employees. The Anniston brewpub announced the pause in operations Friday through its Facebook page, describing Wilson as the “captain” of the business and […]
Oxford High School Student Documentary Set to Air on Alabama Public Television
OXFORD, AL — A documentary produced entirely by Oxford High School students highlighting the city’s international piano competition is scheduled to reach a statewide television audience this fall. “Rubato: Behind the Keys,” a 90-minute behind-the-scenes documentary about the biennial Rubato International Piano Competition in Classical and Jazz, will air on Alabama Public Television as part […]
Family Savings Credit Union Partners With Gadsden State to Expand Financial Literacy
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College and the Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation have announced a new long-term partnership with Family Savings Credit Union aimed at expanding financial literacy education and resources for students across the college’s campuses. Under the partnership, Family Savings Credit Union will serve as Gadsden State’s primary and exclusive financial literacy […]
Etowah County Sixth Graders to Receive Free STEM Missions Through Challenger Learning Center Partnership
RAINBOW CITY, AL — Every sixth-grade student in Etowah County Schools will have the opportunity to participate in a simulated space mission and hands-on STEM activities at no cost through a new partnership between the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama and the Etowah County Schools Board of Education. The partnership establishes a Teacher in […]
Calhoun County Couple to Compete on Season 39 of ‘The Amazing Race’
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — When Season 39 of CBS’s The Amazing Race premieres this fall, viewers across the country will watch 13 teams set out on a race spanning more than 25,000 miles. In Calhoun County, many viewers will have a particular team to cheer for: Daisha Wilks and Dalton Hamby. Wilks and Hamby, an […]
Oxford City Council Approves Vacant Commercial Property Registration and Bike and Pedestrian Plan
OXFORD, AL — The Oxford City Council approved several measures Tuesday, Aug. 11, including a new requirement for vacant commercial property registration, adoption of a citywide bike and pedestrian plan, and reimbursement for infrastructure related to new business development. The council also received a $40,000 donation from Oxford Baseball for Youth. The funds are designated […]