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Gunshot Injury Confirmed Following Confrontation at Sneaker Release Inside Quintard Mall

Shooting Update

OXFORD, AL — The Oxford Police Department has confirmed and update that one individual was injured following a confrontation involving firearms earlier today inside Quintard Mall during a sneaker release event. According to authorities, two adult males were inside the mall for the highly anticipated sneaker release when a confrontation occurred in front of a […]

Calhoun County Commissioners Attend National Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

Calhoun County Leaders Attend National Association of Counties Legislative Conference

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Calhoun County Commissioners Lee Patterson and Terry Howell recently joined nearly 2,000 county leaders from across the country for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference, held February 21–24 in Washington, D.C.. The annual conference brings together county officials to discuss federal policy issues impacting local communities. Over two general […]

Steve Marshall Urges Caution as Romance Scams Continue Targeting Online Dating Users

Broken Hearts, Empty Bank Accounts Attorney General Sounds Alarm on Online Romance Scams

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is encouraging residents to exercise extreme caution when using online dating platforms, warning that scammers are increasingly targeting individuals seeking relationships. In a statement issued this week, Marshall cautioned that not everyone behind an online profile has genuine intentions. “Behind the screen is often not a soulmate, […]

Shot Fired Inside Quintard Mall; No Injuries Reported, Investigation Ongoing

Shots Fired

OXFORD, AL — The Oxford Police Department responded earlier today to a report of a shot fired inside Quintard Mall. According to preliminary information, an argument occurred between individuals inside the mall, during which a single shot was fired. Authorities have confirmed that no one was struck or injured in the incident. The individual or […]

Gadsden State Expands Workforce Training Partnership Supporting Anniston Munitions Center Employees

Gadsden State Expands Workforce Training Partnership Supporting Anniston Munitions Center Employees

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is expanding its workforce training partnership with the Anniston Munitions Center, providing Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A training and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) at no cost to eligible employees through its Skills for Success Innovation Program. Several Anniston Munitions Center employees, who work at the […]

Piedmont Police Department Releases January 2026 Patrol Activity Report

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PIEDMONT, AL — The Piedmont Police Department has released its patrol activity report for January 2026, providing the community with a detailed overview of law enforcement activity throughout the month. According to the department, officers responded to 1,763 dispatch calls received, which resulted in 329 calls for service. During that time, officers completed 93 incident […]

Governor Ivey Announces Formation of Technology Quality Assurance Board to Oversee Emerging Technologies in Alabama Government

Governor Ivey Forms Technology Quality Assurance Board to Oversee Innovation and Safeguard Statewide IT Systems

Montgomery, AL – Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the formal establishment of the Technology Quality Assurance Board (TQAB), a new oversight body aimed at ensuring the responsible, secure and effective deployment of emerging technologies across Alabama’s executive-branch agencies. The TQAB was created in accordance with Act 2025-369 (formerly HB207), which was signed into law on […]