Anniston City Council Approves Six-Month Bar Moratorium, Addresses Traffic Safety Concerns
ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston City Council voted 3-2 on January 6, 2026, to implement a temporary six-month moratorium on new business licenses for bars and taverns, marking a significant shift in the city’s approach to regulating alcohol-serving establishments. The moratorium, which takes effect immediately and runs through July 6, 2026, applies to establishments where […]
Anniston Runners Club Announces Revitalized Youth Runners Program
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Runners Club has announced plans to revitalize its Anniston Youth Runners program in 2026, reintroducing opportunities designed to engage children and their families in free, community-focused running activities. According to the club, the program will include two separate divisions. The first is a monthly mileage initiative that allows young athletes to […]
Alabama Removes 186 Noncitizens From Voter File, 25 Reported to Have Cast Ballots
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced that his office identified 186 individuals listed as noncitizens who were registered to vote in Alabama and has directed their immediate removal from the state voter file. The review was conducted through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements […]
Mike Rogers Files to Run for Reelection in 2026, Issues Statement on Priorities
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has filed qualifying paperwork to seek reelection in 2026, representing Alabama’s Third Congressional District. Following the filing, Rogers released a statement thanking constituents for their continued support and acknowledging an early endorsement from Donald Trump. Rogers said he was grateful for the […]
Juvenile Injured in Sylacauga Shooting; Investigation Ongoing
Sylacauga, AL — Sylacauga Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile injured Saturday evening. According to police, officers responded at approximately 7:48 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, to a report of a shooting in the area of Willowood Street. Upon arrival, officers found that a juvenile had sustained a gunshot wound. […]
Alabama Receives Federal Approval, $203 Million in First-Year Funding for Rural Health Transformation Program
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama has officially received its award number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), formally approving the state’s plan and unlocking $203,404,327 in first-year funding. The five-year program is designed to improve healthcare access, quality, and […]
Family Savings Credit Union Establishes Mission Control at Challenger Learning Center with $375,000 Gift
Rainbow City, AL – The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama announced a $375,000 gift from Family Savings Credit Union that will permanently establish Family Savings Credit Union Mission Control within the center’s facility. The investment reflects Family Savings Credit Union’s stated commitment to education, workforce development, and community advancement across Northeast Alabama. Through the […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins 21-State Coalition Supporting Florida School Library Law
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in support of a Florida law governing materials available in public-school libraries. The Florida law at issue seeks to ensure that public-school libraries do […]
Community Rallies Around Family After Sudden Death of 16-Year-Old Scarlett Durden on Christmas Day
Piedmont, AL – The Calhoun County community and beyond are coming together to support the family of Scarlett Durden, who passed away suddenly on Christmas Day while celebrating the holiday with her family. Scarlett, 16, died unexpectedly as her family gathered to open presents, a loss that has left loved ones devastated. Funeral arrangements have […]
Local Political Parties Announce Candidate Qualifying Details for 2026 Elections
Calhoun County, AL – Both the Calhoun County Republican Party and the Calhoun County Democratic Party have released information regarding candidate qualifying for the 2026 election cycle, outlining timelines, offices up for election, and qualifying requirements. The Calhoun County Republican Party announced that it will begin qualifying county candidates on January 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. […]