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 […]
Saks High School Competes for T-Mobile Stadium Makeover: A Call for Statewide Support
Saks, AL – Saks High School, under the leadership of Principal Frederick Franklin, is making a push for a major sports facilities upgrade. The school is one of just 16 national finalists vying for a stadium and sports facilities makeover from T-Mobile, which comes with a significant grand prize—a complete stadium transformation. Being selected as a […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crime
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 8/16/24 and 8/28/24 a 2008 White GM K39 […]
Fire Breaks Out at Tull Chemical Company in Oxford
OXFORD, AL — On Friday, October 18, 2024, the City of Oxford Fire Department responded to a significant fire at Tull Chemical Company located at 130 Burton St. The call came in at 11:14 p.m., and despite efforts to control the blaze, at least one building on the property has been declared a complete loss. Fortunately, […]
