Alabama Retail Association Honors 2024 Retailers of the Year
Birmingham, AL – The Alabama Retail Association has honored six retail businesses across eight cities as part of its 2024 Retailer of the Year awards program. These businesses, employing 181 individuals across nine locations, were recognized for their contributions to the retail industry and their communities. The Retailer of the Year awards, presented annually since 1999, […]
Book Launch: Tim Lockette’s “Atty in Love” at JSU’s Merrill Hall Auditorium
Jacksonville, AL – The English Department’s Write, Southerners Reading & Lecture Series is excited to host the book launch for Atty in Love, written by local author and English instructor Tim Lockette. The event will take place on October 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Merrill Hall Auditorium. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear […]
Robert Luna Nears Completion of Cross-Country Walk for Veteran Mental Health Awareness
Weaver, AL – Robert Luna’s remarkable journey, a cross-country walk aimed at raising awareness for veteran mental health, is nearing its final stretch. With just 16 days left, Luna is expected to complete his walk at the Coast Guard Base in Los Angeles on October 17th, marking the end of an inspiring and emotional trek that […]
Governor Ivey Announces New Economic Strategic Plan ‘Catalyst’ to Drive Alabama’s Growth
Montgomery, AL – Today, Governor Kay Ivey announced the launch of Alabama’s new economic strategic plan, Catalyst, which is designed to guide the state’s economic growth over the next decade and beyond. The plan, presented by Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair, replaces the previous framework, Accelerate Alabama, which since 2012 has attracted $67 billion in capital […]
Local Trio of Leaders Elevates Calhoun County to Statewide Influence
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County, Alabama, has found itself in the unique position of hosting not one but three leaders at the helm of major statewide associations. Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood, Sheriff Matthew Wade, and County Commissioner Lee Patterson now hold the presidencies of their respective statewide organizations. This rare alignment of leadership […]
Calhoun County Launches Supply Drive as Alabama National Guard Assists North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Calhoun County and Montgomery, AL – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Calhoun County is stepping up to help, with local officials organizing a major supply drive to support recovery efforts in the hardest-hit areas. Simultaneously, Governor Kay Ivey announced the activation of an Alabama National Guard team to assist with search and rescue operations in […]
New Titleholders Crowned at Oxford Bynum Community Center
Oxford, AL – Following a successful preliminary weekend, new titleholders were crowned on Sunday, September 29, 2024, to represent the Oxford/Calhoun County area in the upcoming year. The event, held at the Oxford Bynum Community Center, introduced the latest contestants who will join the Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant class of 2025 that will compete next […]
Governor Kay Ivey Announces $3.1 Million in State Funding for Alabama Road and Bridge Projects
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced $3.1 million in state funding for various road and bridge projects across Alabama, demonstrating her continued focus on improving the state’s infrastructure. The funding is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Annual Grant Program, created under the Rebuild Alabama Act, which was signed into law […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
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 on 9/21/24, a shed was burglarized on Tredegar Road […]
Senators Introduce Visa Integrity Preservation Act to Address “Loopholes in U.S. Immigration Policy”
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas), along with 11 other colleagues, introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act, a bill aimed at closing a “loophole in current immigration law” that the Biden-Harris administration allegedly used to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants who entered the U.S. without inspection or […]
