Piedmont Arrests: Joint Warrant Service in Spring Garden Leads to Drug Investigation
Cherokoee County, AL – A joint operation between the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Piedmont Police Department resulted in multiple arrests following a warrant service that led to a drug investigation in the Spring Garden community. According to authorities, investigators and officers conducted the operation at a residence located off U.S. Highway 278 in the […]
Jacksonville Nominated for USA Today 10Best “Best Small College Town,” Seeks Top Spot in 2026
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville has once again been nominated for the national USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Small College Town, placing the northeast Alabama city among the top 20 contenders across the country. The annual contest, hosted by USA Today, invites readers to vote for their favorite destinations in a wide range […]
Matthew Wade, Norfolk Southern Police Special Agent, Reads to Local Students During Read Across America Week
Calhoun County, AL – As part of Read Across America Week, Matthew Wade, a special agent with the Norfolk Southern Police Department, spent time reading with kindergarten and first-grade students at several local elementary schools in Calhoun County. Over the course of three days, Wade visited nearly 100 children at Weaver Elementary School, Alexandria Elementary School, […]
Alexandria Native Pressley Slaton Named NJCAA Player of the Week
Gadsden, AL – Pressley Slaton, a sophomore at Gadsden State Community College, has been named a Player of the Week by the National Junior College Athletic Association following a dominant stretch at the plate for the Lady Cardinals softball team. Slaton, a native of Alexandria, Alabama, has helped power Gadsden State to a strong start […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs SB149 Creating New Teaching Pathway for Military Veterans
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 149 into law, establishing a new pathway for military veterans to serve in Alabama classrooms while helping address teacher shortages across the state. The legislation, sponsored by Matt Woods and Rick Rehm, authorizes the Alabama State Department of Education to issue temporary teaching certificates to […]
Anniston Police Report Highlights Crime Declines, Community Engagement, and Increased Police Activity in 2025
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston Police Department has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing crime statistics, department activity, staffing updates, and community outreach efforts over the past year. According to the report, violent crime in Anniston decreased by 15.5% in 2025 compared to 2024, while property crime declined by 14.8% during the same period. […]
Pastor Fred J. Smith to Host Book Launch Event at Anniston Public Library
Anniston, AL – Community members are invited to attend a book launch event celebrating Pastor Fred J. Smith and his newly released book, The Garden of Leadership, later this month in Anniston. The event will take place on March 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Anniston Public Library, located at 108 […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Multi-State Letter Urging AMA to Reconsider Support for Hormonal Gender Treatments for Minors
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined attorneys general from 19 other states in sending a letter to the American Medical Association (AMA) regarding the organization’s stance on gender-related medical treatments for minors. The letter commends the AMA for recently expressing opposition to surgical sex-change procedures for children, while also urging the organization […]
Jacksonville State Athletic Training Director Dr. Chris Clark Receives 2026 Regional Education Award
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University’s commitment to preparing skilled and ethical healthcare professionals received regional recognition this month as Chris Clark, director of the university’s Master’s in Athletic Training Program, received the 2026 Education/Administration Award from the Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association. Clark was honored during the organization’s Annual Meeting held February 5–7 in Atlanta. The […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed the Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act, a new law aimed at limiting electronic screen exposure in early childhood education and licensed childcare facilities across Alabama. The measure was one of the governor’s legislative priorities for 2026. The legislation, sponsored by Jeana Ross and Donnie Chesteen, […]