Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Awards Scholarships to Students Across Northeast Alabama
Gadsden, AL – The Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Foundation has announced the recipients of its scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year, recognizing students for academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to their educational and career goals. Scholarship recipients were honored during a dinner held April 23. According to the foundation, the scholarships support students pursuing a […]
Senators Britt and Luján Introduce Bipartisan Water Reuse Legislation
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at encouraging investment in water reuse technologies across the United States. The proposed legislation, titled the Advancing Water Reuse Act, would create a federal tax incentive for manufacturers and industrial facilities that invest in systems designed to recycle […]
Gadsden State’s Katelyn St. Clair Named NJCAA All-American
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College women’s basketball sophomore Katelyn St. Clair has been named an NJCAA All-American, becoming the program’s first recipient of the honor since the 2017–2018 season. A transfer from Berry College, St. Clair delivered a standout season for the Cardinals, leading the conference in scoring with 14.8 points per game. Her […]
Oxford Police Arrest Final Suspect in Cheers Liquor & Tobacco Shooting Case
Oxford, AL – Oxford Police Department announced that officers have apprehended the final suspect connected to the May 8 shooting at Cheers Liquor & Tobacco in Oxford. According to police, 18-year-old Burtram Donta Carter Jr. of Anniston was arrested in connection with an outstanding warrant for first-degree assault related to the incident. Authorities stated that with […]
NJCAA Division I Softball World Series Returning to Oxford Through 2028
Oxford, AL – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced that the 2026 NJCAA Division I Softball World Series will return to Choccolocco Park in Oxford after spending one year in Yuma, Arizona. The event marks the third time Oxford has hosted the national championship tournament and the beginning of a new three-year […]
City of Anniston Reviewing Ward Map and Voter Assignment Discrepancy
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston announced it is reviewing a discrepancy involving voter assignment records and the official ward map in the area where Ward 2 Councilwoman Erica Tolson resides. According to a statement released by the City, the issue came to light during a recent review connected to a house fire at […]
Memorial Day Ceremony Planned at Fort McClellan Post Cemetery
ANNISTON, AL — A Memorial Day Ceremony honoring the nation’s fallen service members is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Fort McClellan Post Cemetery. The event, sponsored by American Legion Post 111, will begin at 10 a.m. with prelude music performed by the Cheaha Winds Community Band under the direction of Jared Ross. […]
Gadsden State Recognizes Students Completing Healthcare Training Programs
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College recently recognized students who completed healthcare training programs and earned industry certifications during a pinning ceremony held May 5, 2026, at the Advanced Manufacturing Center on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden. The ceremony honored students who completed training in Phlebotomy, Nursing Support Technician, and Advanced Nursing Assistant with […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Issues Statement Following Sentencing in Aniah Blanchard Murder Case
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement Thursday following the sentencing of Ibraheem Yazeed to life in prison for the 2019 abduction and murder of Aniah Blanchard. Earlier this year, a jury convicted Yazeed of murder in connection with the kidnapping and killing of Blanchard, whose disappearance in October 2019 led […]
Governor Kay Ivey Announces America 250 Alabama Celebration at State Capitol
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday formally announced plans for an “America 250 Alabama Celebration” at the Alabama State Capitol as part of preparations leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. The public event is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, at 11:00 a.m. on the front steps of the Alabama State […]