Anniston Awarded $1.8 Million in State Transportation Funding Through Rebuild Alabama Program
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston has been awarded $1,865,084.49 in state transportation funding to support roadway and pedestrian improvements along Quintard Avenue (State Route 21) at 10th and 11th Streets, as part of a broader statewide infrastructure investment announced Wednesday by Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation. The funding is […]
Jacksonville, Cleburne County, Gadsden Among Communities Receiving Federal Funding Secured by Senator Katie Britt
Washington D.C. – Several Central Alabama communities, including Jacksonville, Etowah County, and Cleburne County, are set to receive federal funding through Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills passed by Congress, according to an announcement from U.S. Senator Katie Britt. Senator Britt, a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, helped secure more than $12.9 million for Alabama […]
Governor Ivey Announces Record Economic Growth in 2025 Industry Report
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, highlighting a record year for economic development across Alabama. According to the annual report from the Alabama Department of Commerce, the state recorded 234 new and expanding industry projects in 2025, representing a combined capital investment […]
Oxford Hosts Sixth Consecutive VEX Robotics Competition
Oxford, AL – The sixth consecutive Oxford VEX Robotics Competition began today, Thursday, January 22, 2026, bringing students from across Alabama and Georgia to the Oxford Civic Center. The two-day competition highlights student skills in communication, collaboration, time management, robot design, programming, and operations. The VEX Robotics program is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences that […]
Alabama Attorney General Responds to Supreme Court Arguments on State Authority in Girls’ Sports Cases
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement Tuesday following oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, two cases addressing whether states may enact laws governing participation in girls’ and women’s sports based on biological sex. Marshall led amicus briefs urging the Court to […]
ALEA Joins National Passenger Safety Week to Encourage Passengers to Speak Up
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining more than 70 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide in observing National Passenger Safety Week, January 19–26, 2026. The initiative is led by We Save Lives and the National Road Safety Foundation, and focuses on empowering passengers to take an active role in preventing crashes […]
Anniston City Council Addresses Lead Hazard Prevention, Restructuring, and Community Engagement
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council convened for a work session and regular meeting on January 20, 2026, tackling issues ranging from childhood lead poisoning prevention to departmental restructuring and community safety concerns. Work Session Highlights Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Partnership Janice Lee of Independent Reading/Counseling Services presented a proposal for the city to […]
Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of Fields Well Project in White Plains
White Plains, AL – The Calhoun County Water Authority officially recognized the completion of the “Fields Well” project in White Plains during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in conjunction with its recent board meeting. While the well became operational on the 5th of the month, officials said the timing of the board meeting provided an opportunity to […]
Anniston and Calhoun County Agencies Receive Funding in $1.36 Million Statewide Grant Award
Montgomery, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $1.36 million in grant funding to seven nonprofit agencies across central and north Alabama that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes, with a portion of the funding supporting services in Anniston and Calhoun County. The grants are being administered […]
Calhoun County School Board Recognizes Teachers, Welcomes New Football Coach
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – The Calhoun County Board of Education met recognizing outstanding educators and approving several key personnel decisions. The board honored two teachers who recently earned National Board Certification: Tracy Wheels, a third-grade teacher at Alexandria Elementary School, and Leanne Bryan, library media specialist at Saks Elementary School. Superintendent Tony Willis noted that […]