Marshall Joins Multi-State Effort Seeking EPA Review of Mifepristone in Waterways
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 14-state coalition requesting that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) add the abortion drug mifepristone and its generic equivalents to the agency’s Contaminant Candidate List for monitoring and potential regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. According to a statement released by Marshall’s office, […]
Anniston Council Reviews Road Bond Options, Honors Trail Donation and Approves Budget Measures
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council met June 16 for a work session and regular council meeting, discussing potential financing options for future road paving projects, approving several budget-related measures, recognizing a significant donation to the Chief Ladiga Trail, and addressing nuisance properties throughout the city. Mayor Ciara Smith-Roston presided over the meeting, joined […]
Sparklight Invests More Than $12 Million in Network Upgrades Across Anniston and Jacksonville Area
ANNISTON, AL — Sparklight announced it has invested more than $12 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich broadband network in Anniston, Jacksonville and surrounding communities. According to the company, the investment is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen network infrastructure, increase capacity and support future connectivity demands for […]
Alabama Primary Runoff Elections 2026 Winners Decided as Turnout Reaches 10.72%
Montgomery, AL – Alabama voters returned to the polls on June 16 for the 2026 Primary Runoff Election, determining party nominees in several statewide races ahead of the November General Election. According to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s Election Night Reporting system, 408,740 ballots were cast from 3,812,426 registered voters, resulting in a […]
Gov. Ivey Encourages Families to Explore Trump Accounts Program
Montgomery, AL — Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabama families to learn more about the new Trump Accounts program, a federal initiative designed to provide investment opportunities for children under the age of 18. According to information released by the Governor’s Office, Trump Accounts are scheduled to launch on July 4, 2026, and are intended […]
Human Remains Believed to Be Missing Oxford Man Found During Anniston Police Investigation
ANNISTON, AL — Human remains believed to be those of a missing Oxford man were discovered Monday afternoon by investigators with the Anniston Police Department during an ongoing missing person investigation. According to Anniston Police, the remains were located June 15, 2026, in an overgrown area a short distance off South Quintard Avenue near the […]
Operation Southern Shield Seizes Nearly 123,000 Kratom Doses Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, AL — The Office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the results of Operation Southern Shield, a statewide enforcement initiative conducted in partnership with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) targeting the illegal sale of products containing kratom at retail locations throughout Alabama. According to state officials, the operation resulted in the execution […]
Jacksonville Farm Preserves Family Legacy Through Agritourism and Agriculture
Jacksonville, AL – For generations, the Dothard family has called the Nances Creek community near Jacksonville home. Today, Joseph and Sabrina Dothard are continuing that legacy at Nances Creek Farms, where agriculture, family traditions, and agritourism come together on land that has been in the family since the 1800s. Nestled beneath the Appalachian foothills, the farm […]
Evening Bat Hike Planned at Weaver Cave Preserve
ANNISTON, AL — Residents will have an opportunity to explore the nocturnal wildlife of Weaver Cave Preserve during a guided evening hike on Thursday, June 18. The event, titled “Echo Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve,” is being hosted by the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust (GALT) in partnership with biologists from Alabama Power. The program will take […]
Alabama Officials Encourage Voter Participation Ahead of June 16 Runoff Election
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging voters to prepare for the June 16, 2026 Primary Runoff Election by reviewing important voting information before heading to the polls. Allen said AlabamaVotes.gov remains the state’s primary resource for election information, allowing voters to verify their registration status, locate their polling place, and […]