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 on August 29th a residence on Snow Circle in Hobson […]
Governor Ivey Welcomes 101 New Correctional Officers Following Graduation
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey hosted 101 newly graduated Correctional Officer Trainees (COTs) at the Governor’s Mansion last week, celebrating their achievement and welcoming them into the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). The officers completed 10 consecutive weeks of intensive training at the ADOC Academy and graduated on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Montgomery […]
Gadsden State Honors Staff with 2025 Excellence in Service Awards
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College recently recognized two employees for their outstanding commitment to service with the 2025 Excellence in Service Awards. The annual honors highlight staff members whose work strengthens the institution and inspires the campus community. The 2025 recipients are Ethan Vinyard, Maintenance Technician I, and Kaiti Bolton, CRM Coordinator I. […]
ADECA Opens Public Comment Period on Final BEAD Proposal for Alabama Broadband Expansion
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has opened a seven-day public comment period on the state’s final Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal before submitting it to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on Sept. 18, 2025. If approved, the plan will ensure that every BEAD-eligible location […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Fall Blooms Bright: 3,000 Dahlias to Dazzle Visitors at Longleaf Botanical Gardens
Calhoun County, AL – Fall is just around the corner, and the gardens at Longleaf Botanical Gardens (LBG) are preparing a spectacular seasonal showcase. Cooler September and early October temperatures signal the peak blooming season for dahlias, and this year’s display promises to be one of the most impressive yet. In 2024, more than 2,000 […]
Jax State’s Trail Science Institute Awarded $25,000 Grant to Support Outdoor Recreation in Appalachia
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Orginally reported by Brett Bucker of Jax State’s Media Department, Dr. Ross Martin and Jacksonville State University’s Trail Science Institute have received a $25,000 grant to partner with the Trust for Public Land, advancing outdoor recreation projects across the Appalachian region. The grant is part of a $10 million investment from the […]
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CALHOUN COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CASE NO.: 28197 GEORGE GREEN, JR., Deceased. ______________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF ACTION ______________________________________________________________________________ TO: The heirs and next-of-kin of Decedent George Green, Jr.: You are hereby notified that a Petition to Close Decedent’s Estate or to Withdraw Bond, has been filed […]
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Oxford City Council Meeting – September 9, 2025
Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council convened on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council member Steven Waits was not present. Recognitions and Proclamations The evening began with recognition of the Oxford Maintenance Department. Historic Main Street Oxford Director Hunter Gentry presented the Main Street Hero Award to Justin Abernathy, […]
Wes Allen, ALEA Launch Statewide Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to launch Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT), a program designed to involve local businesses in the fight against human trafficking. Through ACT, Alabama businesses can apply to join the effort by completing an online application at sos.alabama.gov/act/get-involved. Approved participants […]