Gadsden State Receives $50,000 Grant to Support CNC and Engineering Students
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College has received a $50,000 scholarship grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining and engineering programs with an emphasis on CNC technology. According to the college, the funding will help reduce financial barriers for students pursuing careers in […]
Alabama Participates in 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown, $300,000 Settlement Reached
Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Alabama’s participation in the 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown, a nationwide enforcement effort led by the U.S. Department of Justice targeting fraud in government-funded healthcare programs. The annual initiative brings together federal and state law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute healthcare fraud involving programs such as Medicaid. […]
Jacksonville Police Arrest JSU Student on First-Degree Rape Charge
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville Police arrested a 21-year-old Jacksonville State University student Wednesday morning on a charge of rape in the first degree following an investigation that began with a welfare check. According to the Jacksonville Police Department, officers responded early Wednesday morning to a residence in the 600 block of Ivy Row NE after […]
Oxford City Council Approves Bass Tournament Sponsorship, Industrial Park Road Project
Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council approved two resolutions during its regular meeting Tuesday, July 28, while also recognizing local parks and recreation staff and honoring promotions within the Oxford Police Department. Council member Phil Gardner was absent from the meeting. The meeting began with a proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month. The […]
Ohatchee Council Approves Classroom Sponsorship, AC Replacement at July 28 Meeting
OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Town Council approved funding for an educational partnership and authorized replacement air conditioning equipment during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, while also discussing economic development, public safety staffing and ongoing infrastructure projects. Before the regular meeting, council members discussed a proposal to support the Liberty Learning Foundation, a nonprofit […]
Alabama Federal Oversight of Tutwiler Prison Officially Ends After Court Dismisses Case
MONTGOMERY, AL — A federal court has officially ended more than a decade of oversight of the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women after dismissing a longstanding case involving the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson entered a final judgment dismissing United […]
Anniston Woman Killed in Early Morning Pedestrian Crash on Alabama 202
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — An Anniston woman was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while in the roadway in Calhoun County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The crash occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, on Alabama 202 near the 6-mile marker, less than one mile west […]
Ohatchee Police Arrest Four Teenagers, Charge Them as Adults in Burglary Investigation
OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Police Department has announced the arrest of four teenagers in connection with an ongoing burglary investigation. According to Police Chief Alan Kelly, each of the four suspects has been charged with Burglary in the First Degree. Due to the nature of the alleged offense and the provisions of Alabama law, […]
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Adds Five Community Leaders to Board of Directors
GADSDEN, AL — The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has appointed five new members to its Board of Directors, expanding the leadership team that supports Gadsden State Community College through philanthropy, community partnerships and student-focused initiatives. The Cardinal Foundation serves as the College’s charitable organization, providing scholarships, supporting academic and workforce development programs, funding innovative initiatives and […]
Governor Ivey Creates Commission to Study Screen-Based Instruction in Alabama Schools
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has signed Executive Order No. 745 establishing the Governor’s Commission on Screen-Based Instruction, a panel tasked with studying the use, risks and benefits of screen-based instruction in Alabama’s K-12 classrooms and developing evidence-based recommendations for its future use. According to the governor’s office, the commission will examine how screen-based instruction […]