Gadsden State Launches Alcohol and Drug Awareness Course
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has officially launched its new Alcohol and Drug Awareness Course, an initiative designed to educate college students about the risks and consequences of substance use. The program began with its kickoff session on September 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. in Helderman Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. The […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Fall Planting Guide: Preparing for a Blooming Spring
Calhoun County, AL – Every fall, I make it a priority to select spring plants and get them in the ground before the first frost. The best time to start shopping is early in the season—when Christmas displays start appearing in stores, fall plants are also available. Having your selections ready ensures you can plant them […]
Couple Caught Shoplifting: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E88
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a gripping German documentary series that immerses viewers in the lives of those on the front lines. Through unfiltered storytelling, it reveals their steadfast commitment, the difficult realities they face daily, and the profound emotional weight of their work. By highlighting both resilience and compassion, the series pays tribute […]
Jacksonville State University Students Invited to Study Abroad in Spain
JACKSONVILLE — As orginally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s media department, Jacksonville State University’s Department of History and Foreign Languages is offering students an opportunity to study abroad this summer with a month-long educational trip to Seville, Spain. The program will run from May 9 through June 7, 2026, and includes travel to historic […]
Senator Katie Britt Highlights Concerns Over AI Chatbots and Youth Safety During Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) participated in a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing focused on the potential harms caused by artificial intelligence chatbots. The hearing examined issues surrounding adolescent use of these platforms, including recent reports of chatbots engaging in inappropriate conversations with minors. Expert witnesses included Dr. Mitch […]
Marshall Files Briefs Backing State Authority on Girls’ Sports Laws
MONTGOMERY — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday filed two multistate amicus briefs urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold state authority to pass laws restricting participation in girls’ sports to biological females. The briefs, joined by 28 states, support Idaho and West Virginia, which passed laws requiring that athletes in female sports be […]
Oxford Police Department and Community Rally to Support Hobson City Family After House Fire
Oxford, AL – As orgianlly shared by the City of Oxford, the mission of the Oxford Police Department, “To protect and to serve,” is displayed on every patrol vehicle. But for Chief Bill Partridge, the mission extends further—to “help somebody every day.” That philosophy was demonstrated recently when officers and community members came together to […]
Jacksonville State Head Coach Charles Kelly Previews Southern Miss Matchup
Jacksonville, AL — Jacksonville State head coach Charles Kelly addressed the media this week following the Gamecocks’ homecoming victory over Murray State, reflecting on areas of improvement and previewing this week’s matchup against Southern Miss. Kelly credited the support of fans, students, and alumni for creating a growing home-field advantage, while emphasizing that his team’s focus […]
AG Steve Marshall Joins Multistate Coalition Defending Religious Autonomy in Employment Practices
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Alabama has joined a Virginia-led coalition of 22 states in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The filing defends the constitutional right of religious organizations to determine their own missions and employment practices without interference from secular courts. […]
Governor Ivey Outlines Alabama’s Next Steps in Rural Health Transformation Program
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Alabama’s next steps in preparing to administer the Rural Health Transformation Program, created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump in July. The program is designed to empower states to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes through transforming […]