Gadsden State Police & Public Safety to Host Advanced Women’s Self-Defense Class April 18
Gadsden, AL – The Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department will host an Advanced Women’s Self-Defense Class on April 18 at the Beck Conference Center. The training event is free and open to women ages 13 and older. The class will begin at 8 a.m. with a classroom session scheduled from 8 a.m. until noon. […]
Jacksonville State Faculty Awarded $50,000 Grant to Expand STEAM Summer Camp for Area Students
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, two faculty members from Jacksonville State University have received a $50,000 grant from the Alabama State Department of Education to expand a STEAM-focused summer learning program for regional students. Dr. Ahmad Alhammouri and Dr. Amiee Weathers of the university’s College of Education […]
Oxford Dedicates Ozone Field as Russ Baker–Sal Gardner Field at Oxford Lake Park
Oxford, AL – The Ozone baseball field at Oxford Lake Park received a new name during dedication ceremonies held Friday, March 6, 2026, honoring two individuals who played significant roles in the development of youth baseball in the community. During its regular meeting on February 10, 2026, the Oxford City Council approved a resolution naming the […]
Anniston City Council Accepts Resignation of City Manager Kenneth Free, Appoints Interim Leader
ANNISTON, AL — During a called meeting held at 9:00 a.m. CT, the Anniston City Council voted 5–0 to acknowledge and accept the resignation of City Manager Kenneth Free. In a statement following the vote, council members expressed appreciation for Free’s service to the City of Anniston. During his tenure, Free worked with city staff […]
Piedmont Police Department Releases February 2026 Patrol Statistics
Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Police Department has released its patrol statistics for February 2026, outlining the department’s activity and response levels throughout the month. According to the report, dispatch received 1,543 calls during February. Of those calls, 306 required police service, while 480 calls were related to fire and rescue services. Officers completed 86 […]
Governor Ivey Awards $598,000 Grant to Support Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Alabama Prisons
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a $598,000 grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections to support substance abuse treatment programs aimed at helping incarcerated individuals address drug addiction and reduce the likelihood of reoffending after release. The funding will support Residential Substance Abuse Treatment programs operating in eight prisons across Alabama. The program […]
Jacksonville State University Professor Named 2026 TESOL Teacher of the Year
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Associate Professor Dr. Rashad Ahmed has been named the 2026 TESOL Teacher of the Year, the highest international recognition in the field of English language teaching. The award is presented annually by the TESOL International Association and honors exceptional English language educators from among members representing more than 150 countries […]
ACCS and Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Offer $4,000 Scholarships for Automotive Manufacturing Programs
Gadsden, AL – The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have continued their partnership to provide scholarship opportunities for students interested in careers within Alabama’s growing automotive manufacturing industry. The organizations are offering $4,000 scholarships to help cover tuition, books, and fees for students enrolled in eligible programs at […]
Governor Kay Ivey Commutes Death Sentence of Charles Burton to Life Without Parole
MONTGOMERY, AL —Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. “Sonny” Burton to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Burton was convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the 1991 capital murder of Doug Battle during a robbery at an auto parts store in Talladega. […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance
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. Incident 1: Sometime on February 20th a residence was broken into on Rainbow […]