Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday Set for Feb. 20–22
Montgomery, AL – With Alabama’s spring tornado season approaching, Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging residents and businesses statewide to prepare by taking advantage of the 2026 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, scheduled for Friday, February 20, through Sunday, February 22. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on February 20 and ending at midnight on February 22, shoppers […]
Man Sentenced on Four Counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials in Etowah County
Etowah County, AL – Gabe David Kittle, 71, of Peach Tree Road in Boaz, appeared before Judge Cody Robinson last week for sentencing on four counts of possession of obscene materials involving a child less than 17 years of age. According to court records, Kittle was arrested after the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
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. Incident 1: Sometime between January 31 stand February 1st a business was […]
Night to Shine Prom Experience Held in Anniston for Special Needs Community
ANNISTON, AL — Members of the special needs community gathered in Anniston for this year’s Night to Shine, an international prom experience hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The local event was sponsored by First Baptist Church of Oxford and held at Parker Memorial Baptist Church in Anniston. Night to Shine is an annual event […]
46th Annual Heritage Festival to Celebrate Black History Month in Anniston
Anniston, AL – Anniston Museums and Gardens will host the 46th annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Longleaf Event Center in Anniston. The free community event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to individuals and families of all ages. Organized in recognition of Black History Month, […]
RMC Foundation to Host Heart Day Screenings for Adults 50+ at Tyler Center in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The RMC Foundation will host its Early Detection Connection “Heart Day” screening event on February 26 and 27 at the RMC Tyler Center, offering heart health screenings for men and women ages 50 and older. The screenings are available for $50 and are designed to promote early detection and awareness of heart-related conditions. […]
State Industrial Development Authority Approves $15.7 Million in SEEDS Grants for 21 Alabama Industrial Sites
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved 21 grants totaling $15.7 million through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, an initiative aimed at strengthening Alabama’s ability to attract large-scale economic development projects. The SEEDS grant program is designed to improve Alabama’s competitiveness by […]
Jacksonville State University Awarded $42,500 Grant to Expand Sexual Assault Support Services Across Three Counties
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has been awarded a $42,500 grant to expand access to sexual assault support services and establish a new 24/7 crisis hotline serving Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties. The funding, awarded through the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP), is a subaward passed through the Alabama Coalition Against Rape and the […]
Oxford City Council to Review Bike and Pedestrian Route Study Results During Special Session
Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford will receive the results of the “Oxford on the Move: A Plan for Bike and Pedestrian Route” study during a special council session scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Oxford City Hall. The presentation will be delivered by Sain Associates, the firm responsible for […]
Jacksonville Family Displaced After House Fire, Community Support Efforts Underway
Jacksonville, AL – A Jacksonville family is beginning the difficult process of rebuilding after a recent house fire left them without a home and with the loss of nearly all of their belongings. According to information shared by community members, Ian and Gillian escaped the fire safely but were only able to leave with the […]