Calhoun County Students Among Graduates Honored by Alabama Connections Academy’s Class of 2025
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Eighteen students from Calhoun County were among the hundreds of graduates recognized during Alabama Connections Academy’s Class of 2025 commencement ceremony, held Wednesday, May 14, at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham. The virtual public school honored 677 spring graduates, along with 118 winter graduates, in front of an audience of approximately 4,000 […]
House Counseling Celebrates Grand Opening of New Oxford Location
OXFORD, AL — House Counseling officially opened its new Oxford office at 231 Choccolocco Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 30, 2025. The event, hosted by Historic Main Street Oxford, marked a milestone for the growing mental health practice, which offers a wide range of counseling services to the community. Founded by […]
Gadsden Honors Dr. Kathy Murphy with Proclamation and Plaque Presentation
GADSDEN, AL – Community members gathered at Gadsden City Hall to celebrate the extraordinary career and contributions of Dr. Kathy Murphy, a respected educator and leader whose impact spans decades and institutions across Alabama. During a special ceremony held in the Council Chambers, Mayor Craig Ford and the Gadsden City Council officially proclaimed May 31, […]
Etowah Chamber Honors Educators at 8th Annual Excellence in Education Luncheon
GADSDEN, AL – The Etowah Chamber of Commerce hosted its 8th annual Excellence in Education and Teachers of the Year Luncheon on May 8 at the Venue at Coosa Landing, with Gadsden State Community College serving as the presenting sponsor. The event celebrated outstanding teachers and educational professionals across Etowah County for their commitment to […]
Oxford City Council Donates 25 AEDs to Enhance Public Health and Safety
OXFORD, AL – During the Oxford City Council meeting held on May 27, 2025, Tom Dixon, executive director of the Health Care Authority of Oxford, was present to accept a donation of 25 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The devices, purchased by the City Council, will be strategically placed in public venues, facilities, and other city […]
Calhoun County Students Gain College Edge Through Dual Enrollment Program
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria High Graduate Credits Program for Academic Success and Future Savings Calhoun County high school students are getting a head start on their college careers through the district’s robust dual enrollment program, which allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. The program has seen remarkable growth and […]
Anniston Reports Record Economic Growth in Fiscal Year 2024
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston has reported record-breaking economic gains for Fiscal Year 2024, with notable increases in business license registrations, construction investment, and municipal revenues. The data reflects one of the most dynamic periods of economic growth in the city’s recent history. A total of 618 business licenses were issued in FY2024, […]
Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios Hosts Free Screening of McClellan, A Life Saved at Anniston Museum
Anniston, AL — Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios invites the public to a special screening of its newest documentary, McClellan, A Life Saved, on Friday, June 6, at the Anniston Museum of Natural History Auditorium. The free event opens with a reception at 5:00 p.m., followed by the film screening at 6:30 p.m., and concludes […]
Anniston Police Seeking Help to Locate Runaway Juvenile Dezmond Woolf
ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile, Dezmond Woolf. According to authorities, Woolf was last seen wearing all black clothing. Law enforcement officials have not released additional details about the circumstances of his disappearance but are urging anyone who may have seen Woolf or […]
Full Circle of Compassion: Gabi Diamond Receives Spirit of Excellence Award in Honor of Lynne Cobb Parker at Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, when Gabi Diamond met Brock Parker for the first time, it seemed like a simple coincidence. A nursing student and part-time waitress, she was working a shift at Mason’s BBQ in Jacksonville when she noticed a customer wearing a Jacksonville State nursing […]
