Anniston Genealogical Society to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Summer Workshop Featuring Alabama Historian Larry Caver
ANNISTON, AL — The AlaBenton Genealogical Society will continue its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration by hosting its annual Summer Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at the Anniston Public Library. The event will feature guest speaker Larry E. Caver Jr., an Alabama historian, genealogical author specializing in Alabama research, and a founding member of the Old […]
Alabama to Receive $260,817 in 23andMe Bankruptcy Settlement Following 2023 Data Breach
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving state claims related to the company’s 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of customers. The settlement allows for $150 million in claims by participating states. However, […]
Calhoun County Commission Chairman Lee Patterson Elected to NACo Board of Directors
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Calhoun County Commission Chairman Lee Patterson has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Counties (NACo), earning a leadership position within the organization that represents county governments across the United States. Patterson was elected during NACo’s Annual Conference and will join county officials from across the […]
Piedmont Police Investigate Accidental Shooting at MAPCO; 18-Year-Old Airlifted
Piedmont, AL – A shooting at the MAPCO convenience store on U.S. Highway 278 East in Piedmont on Monday morning has been ruled accidental following an investigation by the Piedmont Police Department. According to Piedmont Police Chief Nathan Johnson, officers, along with the Piedmont Fire Department and Piedmont Rescue Squad, responded to the business at approximately […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Anniston Man
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Anniston man. According to the sheriff’s office, 38-year-old Jonathan Morrow was last seen on July 17 in the 3000 block of Alabama Highway 9 in Anniston. Morrow is described as a white male standing approximately 5 […]
Oxford Student Awarded Alfa Foundation Scholarship for 2026-27 Academic Year
OXFORD, AL — Ben Storino of Oxford has been selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Storino, a senior at Gadsden State Community College, received a $1,000 scholarship to assist with educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books and supplies. The Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program, administered by Kaleidoscope, has awarded more […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Property Crime Investigation
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Property Crime: Deputies responded to a property on Brookview Drive in reference to […]
Dan Tyminski Band to Perform July 25 at Jax State’s Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Grammy Award-winning bluegrass artist Dan Tyminski and his band are scheduled to perform at Jacksonville State University’s Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Tyminski has spent more than three decades building a career that spans bluegrass, country and contemporary music. He first began performing as […]
Governor Ivey Announces Retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, Appoints Glenda Allred as Successor
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has announced the retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, who has led the Alabama Department of Tourism since 2003 after being appointed by former Governor Bob Riley. Sentell, the longest-serving tourism director in Alabama history, oversaw significant growth in the state’s tourism industry during his more than two decades […]
UPDATE: Oxford Police Say Oxford Exchange Shooting Victim Has Died; Investigation Indicates Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot
OXFORD, AL — The Oxford Police Department has announced that the victim injured in a shooting at the Oxford Exchange earlier this week has died. According to Oxford Police Chief Daniel Phipps, the victim, identified as Levi Cotton, passed away early Friday morning as a result of the injuries sustained in the incident. Chief Phipps […]