Free Fishing Day Set for June 13 Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama’s annual Free Fishing Day will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, allowing residents and visitors to fish in most public waters across the state without purchasing a fishing license. The event applies to both freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities and is open to Alabama residents […]
Gadsden State Students Earn 15 Medals at Alabama SkillsUSA Championships
GADSDEN, AL — Students from Gadsden State Community College earned a combined 15 medals during the recent Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference and SkillsUSA Championships held in Birmingham, bringing home two gold medals, five silver medals and eight bronze medals. The annual SkillsUSA event provides high school and college students an opportunity to demonstrate technical skills, […]
White Plains Graduate Wins National CNC Programming Championship
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Calhoun County Schools is celebrating a historic achievement after recent White Plains High School graduate Cade Miller earned a National Championship in CNC Programming. Miller, a 2026 graduate of White Plains High School, completed three years in the Precision Machining program at the Calhoun County Career Academy. He also has been accepted […]
Rogers Receives Inaugural General Jay Raymond Award for Contributions to Space Force
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama’s Third Congressional District has been recognized with the General John W. “Jay” Raymond Award, an honor presented by the Air Force Historical Foundation (AFHF) to individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to the history and development of the United States Space Force. The award is […]
Gadsden State to Host Nanda Patel’s ‘Karmic Circles’ Exhibition at Meadows Art Gallery
GADSDEN, AL — Internationally influenced mixed-media artist Nanda Patel will debut her newest exhibition, Karmic Circles, during a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Meadows Art Gallery on the Wallace Drive campus of Gadsden State Community College. The exhibition features 17 original works and marks the culmination of […]
Oxford Featured Nationally in Main Street America’s America 250 Initiative
OXFORD, AL — Historic Main Street Oxford has been recognized by Main Street America as part of its America 250 initiative, a nationwide effort highlighting communities, people, places, and stories that have helped shape the United States. As part of the initiative, Main Street America is featuring Oxford’s educational heritage through the story of Oxford […]
Rainbow Omega to Host Blueberry Hill Event in Eastaboga June 13
EASTABOGA, AL — Rainbow Omega will welcome visitors to its annual Blueberry Hill event on Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its campus located at 100 Hope Drive in Eastaboga. The family-friendly event will offer guests the opportunity to pick fresh blueberries directly from the bushes or purchase pre-picked berries. Organizers […]
Attorney General Marshall Responds to Campaign Ad, Defends Office’s Handling of Former Officer’s Case
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a statement responding to what he described as “demonstrably false allegations” made in a recent campaign advertisement by a candidate seeking the office of Attorney General. In the statement, Marshall criticized the candidate for what he characterized as attacks on the Attorney General’s Office and […]
Legacy Cabinets Announces Immediate Closure, Employees Raise Questions About Notice and Benefits
EASTABOGA, AL — Legacy Cabinets has announced the permanent closure of its Eastaboga facility, resulting in the immediate termination of all employees effective June 6, 2026. Employees received a memo dated June 6 informing them that Legacy Cabinets, Inc. would permanently cease operations at its facility located at 285 Legacy Boulevard in Eastaboga. According to […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance
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 May 24th someone drove a dark colored SUV into […]