Jacksonville State University Named Top Employer Headquartered in Alabama by Forbes
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has been recognized by Forbes as the highest-ranked employer headquartered in Alabama on its 2025 list of America’s Best Employers by State. The annual ranking, developed in partnership with market research company Statista, is based on evaluations from employees across the country who work for organizations with […]
Governor Ivey Announces $45 Million in GOMESA-Funded Projects for Coastal Alabama
POINT CLEAR, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced more than $45 million in funding for 23 projects in Coastal Alabama supported through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). The announcement was made during the Southern States Energy Board Conference at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear. The projects are […]
Marshall Urges Senate to Pass Short-Term Funding Extension to Avoid Shutdown
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined fellow leaders in urging the U.S. Senate to immediately approve a short-term funding extension recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. In a letter to Senate leadership, Marshall and other signatories warned that the livelihoods of millions of Americans could be at risk if […]
Jacksonville State’s Dr. Kenneth G. Bodiford to Retire After Transformative 30-Year Career
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Dr. Kenneth G. Bodiford, longtime Director of Bands at Jacksonville State University, has announced he will retire at the end of the 2025–26 season, effective January 1, 2026. His retirement will close a three-decade career marked by growth, innovation, and global recognition for the university’s Marching Southerners. When Bodiford returned to Jacksonville State […]
Gadsden State to Host Annual Civilian Firearms Class with New Faith-Based Security Training
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department will host its annual Civilian Firearms Class on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. The free training is open to individuals 18 years and older and is designed to enhance participants’ confidence in […]
Sylacauga Man Killed in ATV Crash After Striking Deer
TALLADEGA COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) claimed the life of a Sylacauga man early Monday morning. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on Sept. 29. Willie F. Martin, 55, was fatally injured when the 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV he was operating […]
Governor Ivey Declines to Call Special Session on Senate Map Following Federal Court Ruling
MONTGOMERY – In response to a recent federal court ruling striking down Alabama’s 2021 State Senate map, Governor Kay Ivey has announced she will not call a special legislative session at this time to draw a new map. The decision comes as states, including Alabama, face legal uncertainty over how to comply with both Voting […]
Mayor Smith Responds to Rumors Regarding City Manager Process
Anniston, AL – Mayor Ciara Smith is addressing rumors circulating in the community about the city manager selection process, emphasizing that the procedure has been transparent and conducted collectively by Anniston’s elected officials. “I’ve heard the rumors from various members of the community, and I want to be clear about how this process has worked,” […]
Legal Notice
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
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 between Sept. 12thd and Sept 15th a 2013 white Ford […]