Oxford City Council Donates 25 AEDs to Enhance Public Health and Safety
OXFORD, AL – During the Oxford City Council meeting held on May 27, 2025, Tom Dixon, executive director of the Health Care Authority of Oxford, was present to accept a donation of 25 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The devices, purchased by the City Council, will be strategically placed in public venues, facilities, and other city […]
Calhoun County Students Gain College Edge Through Dual Enrollment Program
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria High Graduate Credits Program for Academic Success and Future Savings Calhoun County high school students are getting a head start on their college careers through the district’s robust dual enrollment program, which allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. The program has seen remarkable growth and […]
Anniston Reports Record Economic Growth in Fiscal Year 2024
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston has reported record-breaking economic gains for Fiscal Year 2024, with notable increases in business license registrations, construction investment, and municipal revenues. The data reflects one of the most dynamic periods of economic growth in the city’s recent history. A total of 618 business licenses were issued in FY2024, […]
Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios Hosts Free Screening of McClellan, A Life Saved at Anniston Museum
Anniston, AL — Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios invites the public to a special screening of its newest documentary, McClellan, A Life Saved, on Friday, June 6, at the Anniston Museum of Natural History Auditorium. The free event opens with a reception at 5:00 p.m., followed by the film screening at 6:30 p.m., and concludes […]
Anniston Police Seeking Help to Locate Runaway Juvenile Dezmond Woolf
ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile, Dezmond Woolf. According to authorities, Woolf was last seen wearing all black clothing. Law enforcement officials have not released additional details about the circumstances of his disappearance but are urging anyone who may have seen Woolf or […]
Full Circle of Compassion: Gabi Diamond Receives Spirit of Excellence Award in Honor of Lynne Cobb Parker at Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, when Gabi Diamond met Brock Parker for the first time, it seemed like a simple coincidence. A nursing student and part-time waitress, she was working a shift at Mason’s BBQ in Jacksonville when she noticed a customer wearing a Jacksonville State nursing […]
Gadsden State Baseball Coach and Players Earn Top ACCC Honors
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s baseball program is celebrating a remarkable season with top honors from the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC). Head coach Blake Lewis has been named ACCC Coach of the Year, while sophomore infielder Aaron Wallace earned the prestigious title of Player of the Year. Wallace and fellow sophomore Jayden […]
Bipartisan “Stop the Scroll Act” Reintroduced by Senators Britt and Fetterman to Address Mental Health Risks of Social Media
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) have reintroduced the Stop the Scroll Act during Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to raise awareness about the mental health effects of social media usage. The bipartisan legislation would require a mental health warning label on social media platforms and provide users with […]
Jacksonville City Council Honors Trailblazers’ 60th Anniversary, Addresses Mill Village Demolition and Right-of-Way Concerns
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, addressing several significant agenda items including a proclamation honoring the 60th anniversary of the Jacksonville Trailblazers, approval of a controversial mill village demolition contract, and a heated public hearing regarding a right-of-way relocation request. Trailblazers’ Legacy Commemorated The evening began with […]
Captain Daniel Phipps Promoted to Deputy Chief of Oxford Police Department
Oxford, AL — The Oxford Police Department was proud to announce the promotion of Captain Daniel Phipps to the role of Deputy Chief. Chief Partridges stated, with a proven track record of exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and a deep commitment to public service, Phipps has long been a vital asset to both the department and […]
