Gadsden State’s Dr. Blake Lewis Earns 300th Career Coaching Victory
GADSDEN, AL — Dr. Blake Lewis, Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach at Gadsden State Community College, reached a major career milestone this week, securing his 300th career win as a head coach during the Cardinals’ doubleheader against Alpena Community College. The milestone reflects Lewis’s coaching success within the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), achieved […]
Alabama Hospitals Perform Better Than National Average in Most Infection Prevention Categories, Report Shows
Montgomery, AL – Alabama hospitals outperformed the national average in three key infection prevention categories in 2024, according to a newly released report from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). The report is part of the state’s Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI) program, which has worked for 14 consecutive years to reduce preventable infections and improve […]
Anniston City Council Approves McClellan Loft Incentives, Hears From Business Owner Impacted by Bar Moratorium
Annsiston, AL – The Anniston City Council held its work session and regular meeting on Monday evening, March 3, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The council moved efficiently through a full agenda that included budget amendments, an economic development resolution, and a public comment from a local entrepreneur seeking relief from a recently […]
Jacksonville State University, Cleburne County Chamber Formalize Partnership to Expand Education Opportunities for Local Workforce
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University and the Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce formalized a new partnership Wednesday morning aimed at expanding access to higher education for employees of Chamber member businesses. The partnership was finalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a corporate tuition scholarship program for the Chamber […]
Dr. Martha Lavender Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Support Future Gadsden State Students
GADSDEN, AL — The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has announced the establishment of the Dr. Martha and Tim Lavender Endowed Scholarship, created by former Gadsden State Community College President Dr. Martha Lavender to benefit graduates of Hokes Bluff High School who plan to attend Gadsden State. Dr. Lavender’s gift will establish a permanent scholarship fund […]
Jacksonville State University to Host Annual Holocaust Remembrance Program
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, for more than four decades, Jacksonville State University has brought together students, educators, and community members to reflect on one of the darkest chapters in world history. The university’s Annual Holocaust Remembrance Program, established in 1982, remains one of the longest-running university-led […]
CREATE Robotics Teams Qualify for VEX World Championship at Alabama State Tournament
Auburn, AL – Students from the Calhoun County Career Academy’s CREATE Robotics program earned major honors at the Alabama State Tournament held February 20–21 in Auburn, with two teams placing in the competition and qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championship. CREATE senior Braylon McDonald, competing on the team “10 Count Now Available,” partnered with Alexandria […]
Alabama Attorney General Announces Settlement with Vanguard in Multistate ESG Antitrust Case
Montgomery, AL — Steve Marshall announced that Alabama has reached a settlement with The Vanguard Groupfollowing a multistate antitrust lawsuit concerning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment initiatives in the coal industry. The case was part of a Texas-led coalition of states that filed suit in November 2024 against several major asset managers, including BlackRock, […]
Anniston Officials Address City Issues During Community Town Hall
ANNISTON, AL — Residents gathered this weekend for a community town hall hosted by Ward 4 Council Member Julie Moss, alongside Ciara Smith and Ken Free. The meeting, originally scheduled earlier but postponed due to severe weather, provided an opportunity for residents to discuss city concerns directly with local leadership. The event welcomed residents from […]
Oxford Police Arrest Two Following Shooting at Quintard Mall
OXFORD, AL — The Oxford Police Department has announced two arrests connected to the recent shooting incident at Quintard Mall. According to the department, Lecroy Derron Wallace Jr., 20, of Talladega, has been arrested and charged with Attempted Murder in relation to the shooting. A second individual, Malachi Zymere Taylor, 19, of Anniston, has been […]