Sparklight Invites Nonprofits to Apply for Fall 2025 Charitable Giving Fund
Calhoun County, AL – Sparklight®, a leading high-speed internet provider, has opened its Fall 2025 Charitable Giving Fund application period, continuing its commitment to supporting local communities. From October 1 through October 31, 501(c)(3) organizations across the 24 states served by Sparklight are invited to apply for grants designed to strengthen community impact. Each year, the […]
Governor Ivey Awards $3.7 Million for Local Road Projects Across Alabama
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that more than $3.7 million in state funding will be distributed to cities and counties across Alabama for 13 local road projects, underscoring her administration’s continued investment in the state’s infrastructure. The grants represent the final round of funding for 2025 through the Alabama Department of Transportation’s […]
Britt, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ease Regulatory Burden on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) have introduced the Small Entity Update Act, a bipartisan effort to modernize the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) regulatory framework and provide relief to small businesses and entrepreneurs. The legislation directs the SEC to update its decades-old definition of a “small entity” and […]
Fire in Weaver Destroys Freestanding Garage
Weaver, AL – At approximately 1:50 p.m. today, the Weaver Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Hillside Drive and Hillcrest Drive in response to a reported structure fire. Due to the building’s location off the main road, emergency vehicles were unable to reach the site directly. Firefighters carried hose lines up a steep hill to […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County | October 3, 2025
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Amazon Opens New Delivery Station in Oxford, AL, Creating Jobs and Economic Growth
Oxford, AL — Amazon has officially opened a new delivery station in Oxford, AL, marking another step in the company’s continued investment in Alabama. The 85,000-square-foot facility, designated WBM4, is located in the Oxford South Industrial Park and is expected to create up to 70 full- and part-time jobs, in addition to new driver opportunities. […]
Anniston Conducts City Manager Interviews, Considers Three Candidates
ANNISTON, AL – The City of Anniston held public interviews for the city manager position on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, with three candidates presenting their qualifications and visions for the city to council members and community members in attendance. Mayor Ciara Smith presided over the interviews, joined by Councilmembers Lewis Downing (Ward 1), D.D. Roberts […]
Calhoun County Mourns the Passing of Commissioner J.D. Hess
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County is mourning the loss of former Commissioner J.D. Hess, who passed away on September 30th shortly after 6:00 p.m. Hess, who served on the Calhoun County Commission for 28 years, leaves behind a legacy of leadership, vision, and service that touched every corner of the community. Throughout his nearly […]
Fort McClellan’s 82-Year POW Remembrance Ceremony Cancelled for First Time — Community Tradition Halted by New Federal Restrictions
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Annual Prisoner of War (POW) Memorial Ceremony at Fort McClellan’s World War II German-Italian Cemetery, scheduled for November 16, 2025, has been canceled, according to the Fort McClellan EPW Cemetery Council. In a notice shared Monday, ceremony facilitator Tom Gilbert said the council withdrew its request to hold the event on […]
Rogers and Britt Criticize Democrats Over Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement today condemning Democrats for what he described as their role in forcing a government shutdown, citing negative effects on national security and military families. “Shutting the government down disproportionally harms our servicemembers and their families, threatens military readiness, […]