Governor Ivey Announces $7.2 Million in Growing Alabama Funding to Boost Economic Development in Four Counties
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that the Renewal of Alabama Commission has allocated over $7.2 million in new funding through the Growing Alabama program. This funding will support four economic development organizations across the state, aiming to advance the development of industrial and agricultural center sites. The primary goal of these funds […]
Jacksonville State University Honors Program Cleans Up Local Creek During Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup
Jacksonville, AL – On September 21, students from Jacksonville State University’s (Jax State) Honors Program took part in a significant environmental initiative, collecting over 500 pounds of trash from Jacksonville Creek in just two hours. The group of 11 students participated in the annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, a statewide event aimed at removing litter from Alabama’s […]
Gadsden State Community College Opens Priority Registration for Spring Semester
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College will offer priority registration for the upcoming spring semester starting on October 29. This opportunity is available to students who have completed 24 or more credit hours, allowing them to secure their preferred courses before general registration begins on October 30. The spring semester is set to commence on […]
Governor Ivey Removes Kent Davis as Commissioner of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Overiding Board Decision
Montgomery, AL – Yesterday, Governor Kay Ivey exercised what she called the “supreme executive power of this state” to remove Kent Davis from his position as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. This decision followed the State Board of Veterans Affairs’ earlier failure to remove Davis from office. In a statement issued shortly after […]
Oxford City Council Passes Ordinance Banning Dangerous Substances to Protect Public Health
Oxford, AL — In a decisive move to safeguard the well-being of its residents, the Oxford City Council unanimously passed Ordinance No. 2024-30 during their meeting on October 22, 2024. The ordinance targets the sale and distribution of non-conforming pharmaceuticals marketed as pain management, dietary supplements, or relaxation aids, which pose significant risks to public […]
City of Anniston Launches New Parks & Recreation App for Youth Programs
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston is thrilled to announce the release of its brand-new Parks & Recreation app, now available for download on the Apple App Store. This innovative app offers residents a user-friendly way to register and pay for youth sports programs and after-school camps. Aimed at simplifying the registration process, the app […]
Alabama Holiday Spending Expected to Match Last Year’s $18.5 Billion
Calhoun County, AL – As the holiday season approaches, predictions indicate that Alabama’s holiday spending will be on par with or slightly below 2023 levels, totaling approximately $18.5 billion. This projection aligns with trends seen throughout the state’s retail sector over recent years. In 2023, Alabamians increased their holiday spending by 2.8% during November and December […]
Oxford to Play Host National Professional Fishing League Tournament for Second Consecutive Year
Oxford, AL – The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) has announced that Oxford, Alabama, will again be part of its tournament schedule, marking the second consecutive year the city will host a major league event. The 2025 tournament will be held at Logan Martin Lake from September 25 to 27, with launch operations taking place at […]
Gadsden State Community College Achieves 8.14% Increase in Enrollment for Fall 2024
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has reported a significant 8.14% increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester compared to Fall 2023. This growth follows a 7.62% increase in overall enrollment during the 2023-24 academic year when compared to the 2022-23 period. These gains far exceed the national average enrollment increase of 2.5% […]
Alabama Law Enforcement Partners with NHTSA for National Teen Driver Safety Week
Montgomery, AL – This fall, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote National Teen Driver Safety Week. The campaign, which runs from Sunday, October 20, to Saturday, October 26, emphasizes the importance of talking to teens about safe driving habits. While […]
