Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance
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 March 27th and April 10th a vehicle was broken into […]
Jacksonville State University Honors Faculty Excellence at Annual Awards Program
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University recognized the accomplishments of its faculty during the annual Faculty Awards Program held April 9, highlighting achievements in teaching, research, service, and campus leadership. Hosted by the Office of the Provost and Faculty Commons, the event is designed to showcase the impact faculty members have both in the classroom […]
Bud Turner Shares Vision for Calhoun County Commission, Focuses on Transparency, Experience, and Public Trust
Calhoun County, AL — Longtime jurist and attorney Bud Turner has announced his candidacy for Calhoun County Commissioner, District 2, offering voters a campaign centered on transparency, experience, and strengthening public confidence in local government. Turner, who spent more than two decades practicing law and nearly 20 years serving as a judge, said his decision to […]
Gadsden State Celebrates Student Achievement at 60th Annual Honors Day
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College recently recognized student achievement and academic excellence during its 60th annual Honors Day, with ceremonies held across multiple campuses to honor scholarship recipients and award winners. The event, which took place April 14–15, included programs at Wallace Hall for students from the Gadsden and Centre campuses, as well […]
Jacksonville State University Names Dining Room in Honor of Longtime Dining Leader Scott Williams
JACKSONVILLE, AL — After nearly five decades in university dining, including 37 years at Jacksonville State University, Scott Williams is being recognized with a lasting tribute on campus. The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the Scott Williams Dining Room, honoring Williams’ 47-year career in campus dining. The recognition, supported […]
Governor Ivey Signs HB527 Into Law, Providing Overtime Tax Deduction
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 527 into law, establishing a new income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation. The legislation, sponsored by James Lomax and carried in the Senate by Arthur Orr, allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $1,000 in overtime pay from their state income taxes. The deduction will apply […]
Alabama Announces Two-Month Grocery Tax Holiday for May and June
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Friday reminded residents of a statewide grocery tax holiday set to take place during the months of May and June, following the recent signing of new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to households. The measure, known as House Bill 527, temporarily removes the state’s portion of the grocery […]
Kobay South Breaks Ground on Oxford Expansion, Bringing New Jobs and Increased Manufacturing Capacity
OXFORD, AL — Kobay South has officially broken ground on a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Oxford, marking a significant investment in the region’s industrial growth and workforce development. The project will add 60,000 square feet of new manufacturing space and is expected to create approximately 50 new jobs. Company officials say the […]
Jacksonville State University Earns National Recognition in Collegiate Advertising Awards
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has received national recognition for excellence in marketing and communications, earning multiple honors in the 2025 Collegiate Advertising Awards. Competing against colleges and universities from across the United States and Canada, the university secured eight awards spanning print, digital, and video categories. The recognition highlights a range of creative […]
Governor Ivey Calls Special Session Amid Ongoing Redistricting Legal Battle
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey has called a special session of the Alabama Legislature as the state continues to navigate ongoing legal challenges related to congressional redistricting. In a statement issued Friday, Ivey said the decision follows recent developments at the U.S. Supreme Court, including a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which she described as […]