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Anniston City Council Appoints Lewis N. Downing as New Ward 1 Council Member

Anniston City Council

Anniston, AL – On December 3, 2024, the Anniston City Council convened a work session and city council meeting to discuss various matters impacting the city. The agenda included updates on the airport, proposed changes to the fee schedule, board appointments, infrastructure improvement projects, and the appointment of a new Ward 1 Council member. Work Session  […]

FabArc Steel Supply Becomes Alabama’s Largest 100% Employee-Owned Steel Subcontractor

FabArc Steel Supply

Oxford, AL – Tom Adams Named Chairman to Lead Company into a New Era of Ownership and Growth FabArc Steel Supply, Inc., the largest steel subcontractor in Alabama and an AISC-certified fabrication facility, has achieved a major milestone by transitioning to a 100% employee-owned company through the establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The […]

Jacksonville Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Fairfield by Marriott Hotel

Jacksonville Ground Breaking

Jacksonville, AL – A groundbreaking ceremony for the Fairfield by Marriott, a 79-room hotel designed to meet Jacksonville’s growing lodging needs, was held today at 10 a.m. on JD-L Drive SW, between AlaTrust Credit Union and the Hampton Inn. The event marked a significant milestone in the city’s economic development and tourism efforts, with local […]

Calhoun County Economic Development Council Celebrates $858,000 SEEDS Grant with Check Presentation

EDC Check

Calhoun County, AL — The Calhoun County Economic Development Council (EDC) celebrated a major milestone this week as the Alabama Department of Commerce presented a check for $858,000. Awarded through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, the grant underscores the region’s commitment to fostering economic growth and industrial development. The SEEDS program, […]

Jax State Senior Haleigh Molock: Balancing College and Coaching Success

Juggling College and Coaching - Jax State Senior Inspires as Head Volleyball Coach

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, most college students wait until after graduation to start their careers, but Haleigh Molock is ahead of the game. The Jacksonville State University (Jax State) senior, majoring in social studies and secondary education, has already made her mark as head volleyball coach […]

Anniston City Council Hosts Interviews for Vacant Seat, Vote Set for December 3

Anniston Interviews

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston conducted two nights of interviews to fill the City Council seat formerly held by Jay Jenkins. Each applicant had the opportunity to present a three-minute opening statement, followed by a question-and-answer session within a 30-minute total timeframe. The interviews allowed candidates to share their vision and motivations for seeking […]

Jacksonville State University Releases November 2024 Crime Report

JSU-Stats

Jacksonville, AL – In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education and the Jeanne Clery Act, Jacksonville State University (JSU) has released its latest crime and activity log, detailing incidents reported on campus. This report highlights the current status of each case, including whether they are active, closed, or pending investigation. The log reveals a range […]

Senator Katie Britt Joins Bicameral Push for GAO Investigation into Federal Funding for Abortion Providers

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Bicameral Letter Urging Updated GAO Investigation into Federal Funding Awarded to Abortion Providers

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined a coalition of 111 Members of Congress, led by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Representatives Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), and Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.), in requesting a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into federal funding allocated to abortion providers over the past three years. The […]