Investigation Underway After Residential Burglary on Horns Lake Road; $5,000 Reward Offered
TALLADEGA, AL — The Talladega County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a residential burglary on Horns Lake Road that resulted in the theft of a large collection of firearms, ammunition, and family heirlooms valued at more than $50,000. According to authorities, the burglary occurred sometime between April 13 and April 20, 2026, when one or more […]
Gadsden State Celebrates Student Achievement at 60th Annual Honors Day
ANNISTON, AL — Gadsden State Community College recently recognized student excellence during its 60th Annual Honors Day, hosting ceremonies across multiple campuses to highlight academic success, leadership, and perseverance. The primary event for students attending the Ayers Campus in Anniston was held at the Learning Resource Center, while a second ceremony took place at Wallace […]
Piedmont Police Department Releases March 2026 Patrol Statistics
Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Police Department has released its patrol activity report for March 2026, outlining the department’s law enforcement efforts and community engagement throughout the month. According to the report, officers responded to a total of 394 calls for service and completed 111 incident reports. The department recorded 37 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony […]
JSU Police Report Multiple Incidents Across Campus in March 2026
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Police responded to a variety of incidents across campus during March 2026, according to the department’s activity log. The reports include a range of offenses such as criminal trespass, theft, drug-related charges, and other violations, with several resulting in arrests while others remain under investigation. On March 31, 2026, at 7:11 […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Multi-State Effort to Defend Federal Election Security Order
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 11 other state attorneys general seeking court permission to intervene in five federal lawsuits challenging a recent executive order issued by Donald Trump related to election security. The legal effort centers on Executive Order No. 14399, signed on March 31, 2026, titled “Ensuring […]
Gadsden State FAME Chapter Earns National Recognition as Top Performing Program for 2026
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College has received national recognition for its Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Chapter, which has been named a Top Performing Chapter for 2026 following a comprehensive quality assurance review conducted by FAME USA. The distinction includes both Quality Assurance Accreditation and designation as a Top Performing Chapter. The […]
Governor Ivey Signs “Let the Kids Play!” Act to Address Athletic Eligibility for CHOOSE Act Students
MONTGOMERY — Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 342, known as the “Let the Kids Play!” Act, into law. The legislation is intended to reinforce existing state law and prevent discrimination against students participating in athletics while benefiting from Alabama’s CHOOSE Act. According to the governor’s office, the law aims to ensure that students […]
Governor Ivey Signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act Establishing Speed Enforcement Pilot Program
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 341 into law, creating the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act. The legislation comes just ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week and aims to improve safety in highway construction areas across the state. The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act, sponsored by Josh Carnley and Mike […]
Oxford Honors Retiring Police Chief Bill Partridge, Swears In Daniel Phipps as New Chief
OXFORD, AL — The City of Oxford recognized the decades-long service of Police Chief Bill Partridge while officially welcoming Daniel Phipps as the city’s new chief during the Oxford City Council meeting on April 28. Partridge, who is retiring May 1, was honored for nearly four decades of service to the Oxford Police Department, including […]
Governor Kay Ivey Awards Over $460,000 in Victim Services Grants, Including Funding for Calhoun County Programs
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has announced the award of 11 grants totaling more than $460,000 to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes across Alabama, with a portion of the funding directly benefiting Calhoun County. The grants, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds from […]