Governor Kay Ivey Signs General Fund and Education Trust Fund Budgets
Montgomery, AL – Kay Ivey has signed the state’s General Fund and Education Trust Fund budget bills following the conclusion of the Alabama Legislature’s Regular Session. In a statement released after signing the budgets, Ivey emphasized the state’s continued focus on fiscal responsibility and investment in key services. “Throughout my tenure as governor and even […]
Sylacauga Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash on Alabama 21
Sylacauga, AL – A single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday morning has claimed the life of a Sylacauga man, according to authorities. The incident happened at approximately 10:50 a.m. on April 20. Officials reported that James R. Jones, 32, was fatally injured when the 2019 Kawasaki Z650 motorcycle he was operating left the roadway and struck […]
Police Make First Arrest in Jacksonville Edwards Grocery Burglary Case; Two More Suspects Sought
Jacksonville, AL – An arrest has been made in connection with a burglary at Edwards Grocery and a subsequent high-speed chase that occurred in late March, according to Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood. Authorities reported that Marcus Dewayne Evans, 24, of Bessemer, was taken into custody on Monday, April 20. Evans is charged with third-degree […]
Photo Gallery: Calhoun County PCA Pro Rodeo Brings Family Fun and High-Energy Action to Oxford
Oxford, AL – A full photo gallery from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office PCA Pro Rodeo captures a weekend filled with excitement, family-friendly fun, and high-energy competition. Held in Oxford and presented by the City of Oxford, the event offered something for all ages, from thrilling rodeo action to activities for children like face painting and […]
City of Piedmont Receives State Grant for Energy-Efficient Streetlight Upgrades
PIEDMONT, AL — Kay Ivey has announced the award of 11 grants totaling just over $500,000 to support energy efficiency improvements across Alabama, including a project in Piedmont aimed at upgrading street lighting. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants, which are funded through the U.S. Department of Energy’s State […]
Man Killed in Cleburne County Motorcycle Crash
Cleburne County, AL — A two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon, April 19, has claimed the life of a Rainbow City man, according to authorities. Chancellor A. Perkins, 24, was fatally injured when the 2005 Suzuki GSX600FK5 Katana motorcycle he was operating struck a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by Adam E. Ingram, 45, of […]
Juvenile Charged with Murder Following Death of Minor in Piedmont
UPDATED ARTICLE Piedmont, AL — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a juvenile late Friday night in Piedmont. According to the Piedmont Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence on Friday, April 17, 2026, at approximately 10:51 p.m. in response to a report of a missing juvenile. Upon […]
Jacksonville Freestanding Emergency Department Receives State Approval, Construction to Begin
JACKSONVILLE, AL — RMC Health System (RMC), Jacksonville State University, the City of Jacksonville, and Developer Solutions and Facilities Development Company (DSF) have received final state approval to move forward with the planned freestanding emergency department (FED) in Jacksonville. According to a release issued April 15, 2026, representatives met with the Certificate of Need Board […]
Youth Ballfields Across Calhoun County Receive AEDs, Expanding Emergency Preparedness
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Youth ballfields across Calhoun County are expanding their emergency preparedness efforts with the addition of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and hands-on training for coaches, volunteers, and league leadership. The initiative includes the placement of AED units at multiple recreational facilities, along with instructional sessions led by Piedmont Rescue Director Pat Brown. […]
Championship May Returns to Choccolocco Park with Full Slate of Collegiate and High School Tournaments
OXFORD, AL — Choccolocco Park is preparing for another busy championship season as teams from across the country return for “Championship May 2026,” a month-long lineup of elite softball and baseball tournaments. Each year, the park serves as a destination for hundreds of athletes competing at the collegiate, junior college, and high school levels. The […]