Marshall Defends Auburn Baseball Players’ Right to Pray, Challenges FFRF Demands
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has defended the right of Auburn University baseball players to participate in prayer, responding to a demand letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) that urged the university to prohibit certain religious activities involving the team. In a letter sent to the organization, Marshall argued that […]
Gov. Kay Ivey Appoints Jennifer Rudden Conway to Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jennifer Rudden Conway to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, effective immediately. Conway fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former board member Darryl Littleton. In announcing the appointment, Ivey cited Conway’s extensive background in criminal investigations and law enforcement. “Jennifer […]
Mail Theft Investigation Spans Three Counties; Suspect Faces Firearm and Federal Mail Theft Charges
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — A multi-county mail theft investigation has led to the arrest of a suspect accused of stealing mail from numerous mailboxes in Calhoun, Talladega and St. Clair counties. According to investigators with the Calhoun County Sherrif’s Office, Andrew Bostick is accused of accessing several mailboxes after turning off Highway 9 near Choccolocco Road […]
Alabama to Receive Nearly $600K in $45 Million Cash App Settlement
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that Alabama will receive $595,421 as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the Cash App mobile payment platform. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, failed to adequately protect users from […]
Jax State Launches First-In-Alabama Pathway To Bachelor’s Degree And Law Enforcement Certification
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has received approval from the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) to launch a new academic partnership that allows qualifying students to graduate with both a bachelor’s degree and Alabama law enforcement certification. According to the university, the program is the first of its kind in Alabama […]
Alabama CHOOSE Act Education Savings Accounts Fully Funded for 2026-2027 School Year
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that education savings accounts (ESAs) provided through Alabama’s CHOOSE Act are now fully funded and available for the 2026-2027 academic year. Families approved during the program’s application process earlier this year can now access their funds through the ClassWallet platform. The funds may be used for qualifying educational […]
Oxford Police Investigating Shooting at Oxford Exchange
Oxford, AL — Officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the Oxford Exchange on Tuesday, July 14, at approximately 7:40 p.m., according to Oxford Police Chief Daniel Phipps. When officers arrived, they located an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Personnel with Oxford Health Systems immediately provided medical care before […]
Anniston Woman Killed in Head-On Collision in Ohatchee
Ohatchee, AL – The Ohatchee Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of an Anniston woman early Tuesday morning. According to the Ohatchee Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 5:25 a.m. on July 14 to a crash on Alabama Highway 77 at Margie Lane in Ohatchee. Authorities said the […]
RMC to Become Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital on Oct. 1
Anniston, AL – RMC Health System announced Tuesday that it will officially become Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital effective Oct. 1, 2026, marking the next phase of its integration into the Baptist Health network under Orlando Health following the acquisition announced in April 2026. According to hospital officials, the new name reflects the organization’s transition into the […]
Anniston to Host Alabama RRCA State 5K Championship at 45th Annual Publix Woodstock 5K
Anniston, AL – The 45th annual Publix Woodstock 5K will return to Anniston on Saturday, Aug. 1, serving as the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Alabama State 5K Championship. The race, hosted by the Anniston Runners Club, has been held annually since 1981 and takes place along Woodstock Avenue at Anniston High School. The Publix […]