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Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Celebrated Opening of New STEM Center in Anniston

CAL RIPKEN, SR. FOUNDATION AND McWANE, INC. TO HOST RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY AT GOLDEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Anniston, AL – The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, in partnership with McWane, Inc., Tyler Union, and M&H Valve Company, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 10, 2024, to celebrate the opening of a new state-of-the-art STEM center at Golden Springs Elementary School. This event was part of a broader initiative to enhance STEM education in […]

Governor Kay Ivey Awards $7.6 Million for Highway Safety Initiatives in Alabama

Governor Ivey Awards Over $7.6 Million for Alabama Highway Safety Enforcement

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has announced the allocation of more than $7.6 million to enhance highway safety across Alabama and address the issue of reckless driving. The funding, which is directed to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the state’s traffic safety regions, aims to support major highway safety campaigns such as “Click […]

Superheroes Descend on Children’s of Alabama, Bringing Smiles to Patients

Children’s of Alabama Celebrates Superhero Month

Birmingham, AL – On Tuesday, a group of superheroes made a thrilling entrance at Children’s of Alabama, lifting the spirits of young patients. Spider-Man, Batman, Captain America, and Superman were among the iconic figures who rappelled down the side of the hospital, delighting children and families alike. The superheroes, who were actually window washers from Sunlight […]

Calhoun County Commission Approves $2 Vehicle Levy to Support Sheriff’s Office

Calhoun County Commision

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 10th, 2024.    Call To Order Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved  Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No Comments Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved Old Business  Nuisance Abatements – Unanimously Approved (one tabled) 1879 Parkwood Drive, Anniston – […]

Senators Urge Biden Administration to Offer $25 Million Reward for Hamas Leaders

Biden-Harris Administration Ignores Bipartisan Call by U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Budd, Colleagues to Authorize Reward for Info Bringing Hamas Leaders to Justice

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.), alongside ten of their colleagues, have called on the Biden-Harris Administration to authorize a reward of up to $25 million for information leading to the capture or disruption of Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7, 2023, attacks. The request, made through the State […]

Calhoun County Holds Meeting to Address EMS Future and Challenges

EMS

Oxford, AL – This week, Calhoun County hosted a county-wide meeting to discuss the current and future state of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the region. County Administrator Jonathan Gaddy opened the meeting, welcoming local leaders, city officials, and EMS representatives. The event aimed to address growing concerns surrounding EMS services, particularly in unincorporated areas of […]

Coosa Valley Model Railroad Club Hosts Fall Train Show

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Gadsden, AL – On October 5, 2024, the Coosa Valley Model Railroad Club held its annual Fall Train Show, showcasing an impressive array of model trains, railroad memorabilia, and educational opportunities for attendees. Jerry DeBene, the club president, highlighted the event’s significance as a community gathering, emphasizing its potential for inspiring students with science, technology, engineering, […]

Gadsden State Community College Expands Child Development Program to Anniston’s Ayers Campus

Child Development Program expands to Ayers Campus

Anniston, AL – Gadsden State Community College has made an exciting move by expanding its Child Development Program to the Ayers Campus in Anniston, creating new opportunities for students interested in early childhood education. Under the leadership of program director Gwen Ford, this initiative aims to prepare students for rewarding careers working with children from […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Compliance from TikTok in Ongoing Investigation

Bipartisan Coalition Seek Court Enforcement as TikTok Fails to Preserve and Produce Evidence in Multistate Investigation

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in urging a Tennessee court to enforce its orders requiring TikTok to comply with an ongoing multistate consumer protection investigation. This investigation seeks to determine whether TikTok has violated state consumer protection laws, particularly in relation to the mental […]