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United Way Day of Action: 50,000 Meals Packed by 250+ Volunteers for Calhoun County

United Way's Day of Action

Calhoun County, AL — In a remarkable show of community spirit, United Way of East Central Alabama (UWECA) recently held its annual Day of Action, uniting over 250 volunteers from Calhoun, Cleburne, and Randolph Counties to address hunger in the local area. This year’s event saw participants packing an impressive 50,000 meals, which will be […]

Chief Ladiga Trail Progress Update in Anniston

Chief Ladiga Trail Progress Update

Anniston, AL – Since the groundbreaking in April 2024, Anniston’s Ladiga Trail Extension project has made significant headway, bringing this exciting trail closer to completion. In early October, project contractor B&B Developers wrapped up preparatory work for bridge construction, and there’s been plenty of progress since then. Here’s what’s new! 1. Paving Progress In October, B&B […]

JSU’s Emergency Management Program Gains National Recognition

JSU Emergency Managment

Jacksonville, AL – As reported by Brett Buckner with Jacksonville State University’s (Jax State) media department, JSU’s Emergency Management program has achieved significant national recognition in 2024. Forbes Advisor recently ranked Jax State seventh and tenth on its lists of the Best Online Emergency Management Degrees of 2024 and Best Online Master’s in Emergency Management Degree […]

Gadsden State Cherokee Partners with Rotary Club of Cherokee County on Holiday Food Drive

Gadsden Food Drive

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Cherokee students and employees are teaming up with the Rotary Club of Cherokee County to organize a food drive, aiming to support local families receiving assistance from the Family Care Center. Community members are encouraged to join the initiative by donating stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, and canned vegetables, with collection bins […]

Lane Blocked Following Single-Vehicle Crash on Alabama 21

Lane Blocked Following Single-Vehicle Crash on Alabama 21

Talladega, AL  – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:09 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, has caused a lane blockage on Alabama 21. The right southbound lane near Kirby Road is currently closed and will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division […]

Anniston Police Department Launches Thanksgiving Food Drive to Support Community

APD FoodDrive

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department (APD) is reaching out to the community for support as they work to ensure that everyone in Anniston has a fulfilling Thanksgiving meal. With the holiday season approaching, the APD is asking residents to donate non-perishable food items to help families in need. The deadline for drop-offs is November […]

Senator Katie Britt Renews Push for Laken Riley Act as Georgia Murder Trial Begins

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Renews Call For Passage of Laken Riley Act as Trial Starts

Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) renewed her call for Senate Democrats to pass the bipartisan Laken Riley Act following the start of the trial for the accused killer of Laken Riley in Georgia. Senator Britt, emphasizing public safety, urged for swift action on the bill, which she argues is essential to […]

Alabama Farmers Federation Celebrates FarmPAC-Endorsed Wins in General Election

Alabama Farmers Federation Congratulates FarmPAC Candidates

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Farmers Federation congratulated its FarmPAC-endorsed candidates on their success in Tuesday’s general election, with 22 out of 23 candidates securing victories across key races. The Federation’s grassroots political action committee focused on supporting candidates they believe align with farmer-friendly policies. “It was a big night for our country and our […]