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, […]
JSU Head Coach Rich Rodriguez Discusses Team Progress and Upcoming Challenges
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) Head Coach Rich Rodriguez held a press conference on October 18, 2024, reflecting on the team’s recent bye week and preparations for their upcoming games. The team is gearing up for a crucial stretch of back-to-back Wednesdays in Conference USA play, following a grueling schedule that included two […]
Gadsden State Community College Receives $1 Million Grant from Gene Haas Foundation to Enhance Precision Machining Program
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has announced a significant boost to its Precision Machining Program, receiving a $1 million grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. This generous contribution will support the college’s Precision Machining Program, located in the new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center on the East Broad Campus. In honor of […]
Senator Katie Britt Joins Panel on Combating America’s Addiction Epidemic
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a panel discussion this week focused on addressing America’s addiction epidemic. The event was hosted by the American Addiction Recovery Association (AARA), founded by Jeff Breedlove and Scott Cochran, and brought together leaders from various sectors to discuss solutions to this growing crisis. “Everyone has a […]
Grand Opening of V’s Jazz Bar – Sip and Serve Brings Sophistication to Anniston
Anniston, AL – Yesterday marked the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for V’s Jazz Bar – Sip and Serve, an exciting new addition to Anniston’s nightlife scene. Tailored to the 35 and up crowd, V’s Jazz Bar offers an upscale experience in the heart of the city. Located at 1102 S. Quintard Ave, the bar features […]
U.S. Forest Service Offers Free Access to Digital Maps for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Montgomery, AL – The U.S. Forest Service has launched a new resource for outdoor enthusiasts, offering free access to a wide collection of digital maps on the Forest Service Digital Maps website. These maps, available in various scales, provide essential information such as topography, hydrography, and vegetation, and are perfect for back-country navigation. The maps […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Legal Challenge Against Biden-Harris Electric Vehicle Mandate for Truck Manufacturers
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, opposing a new federal rule that would impose an electric vehicle (EV) mandate on truck manufacturers. The case, Nebraska v. EPA, challenges a rule published in April […]
Celebrate Halloween by Sending a Card to Patients at Children’s of Alabama
Birmingham, AL – Halloween is all about treats, and this year, you can help brighten the day for patients at Children’s of Alabama by sending them a special Halloween card. The hospital’s annual Halloween greeting card drive, sponsored by Protective, runs from October 14 through October 30. To participate, simply visit Children’s of Alabama Halloween Card […]
Senator Katie Britt Responds to NPR Report on TikTok’s Impact on Youth Mental Health
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) issued a statement in response to a recent NPR article exposing internal communications from TikTok executives, which revealed a disregard for user well-being in favor of the company’s financial gains. The report, which uncovers parts of a lawsuit filed by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office, is part […]
Piedmont Native Cara Archer Realizes Dream of Studying Abroad in South Korea
Jacksonville, AL – For Cara Archer, a 23-year-old senior marketing major from Piedmont, the dream of traveling abroad always seemed just out of reach. The costs and demands of school life had kept her dream on hold, but a unique opportunity at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) changed everything. Motivated by her passion for K-pop […]
