Pickleball Volunteers Partner with Rainbow Omega for Community Skills Event
Oxford, AL – Volunteers with 256 Pickleball joined participants from Rainbow Omega for a community event focused on introducing pickleball to adults in the program, emphasizing inclusion, fun, and skill-building through recreational activity. Organizers said the event was designed to provide an opportunity for Rainbow Omega participants to learn the basics of pickleball while engaging with […]
RMC Foundation Offers Free At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits During March
Anniston, AL – The RMC Foundation is encouraging early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer by offering free at-home screening kits throughout the month of March to eligible individuals in the community. According to the foundation, colorectal cancer is considered one of the most preventable forms of cancer and, when detected early, one of the […]
Straight No Chaser Announces Summer “Beach Bash” Tour with Final Stop in Oxford
Oxford, AL – The RIAA Gold-certified a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced its 2026 summer tour, titled “Straight No Chaser Beach Bash,” with the final stop scheduled for July 12 at the Oxford Performing Arts Center in Oxford, AL. The nine-member vocal group will perform songs celebrating summer from the past six decades […]
Governor awards $4.5 million in grants to community action agencies, including Calhoun, Etowah and Cleburne Counties
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced $4.5 million in Community Services Block Grants to support programs aimed at reducing poverty and helping low-income residents achieve economic self-sufficiency across Alabama, including in Calhoun, Etowah and Cleburne counties. The funding will be distributed to 18 community action agencies statewide. These agencies will use the […]
Calhoun County Commission Adopts Resolution to Regulate Halfway Houses and Recovery Facilities
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — During its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, the Calhoun County Commission approved a new resolution establishing local oversight of halfway houses, sober living facilities, and recovery residences operating within the county. The resolution, adopted pursuant to Alabama Act 2025-109, authorizes the county to begin developing a structured regulatory and […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act Into Law
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law, establishing new penalties that make certain sexual crimes against children under the age of 12 eligible for the death penalty. The measure, House Bill 41, was identified as one of the governor’s top priorities during the legislative session. […]
Ohatchee Town Council Reviews Audit, Approves Pay Scale Adjustment and Administrative Updates
OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Town Council met for its regular monthly work session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, with Mayor Todd Eubanks presiding. Council members Wesley Walker, Leigh Gardner, Raymone Underwood, Bryan Griffith and Wayne Carden were present, along with members of the community. During the meeting, […]
Senator Britt Secures $1 Million for Cleburne County Bridge Replacement in FY26 Appropriations Bill
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has directly secured $2 million in federal funding for Cleburne and Choctaw counties through the Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act. The legislation is part of a broader federal appropriations […]
National 211 Day Highlights Resource Connecting Local Residents to Essential Services
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — National 211 Day was observed on February 11, recognizing the three-digit 2-1-1 service that connects residents across the United States and Canada to local resources and support. The service is available to individuals and families in Calhoun, Cleburne and Randolph counties, providing access to assistance for a wide range of needs. […]
ALEA Highlights Role of Alabama Fusion Center and Alert Systems for National Missing Persons Day
Montgomery, AL – In recognition of National Missing Persons Day on Feb. 3, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is emphasizing the importance of swift coordination and public awareness when individuals go missing, while also highlighting the role of the Alabama Fusion Center (AFC) in supporting missing person cases across the state. According to ALEA […]