Mark Jones Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Longtime community leader and former Jacksonville City Council President Mark Jones has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor in the upcoming municipal election scheduled for August 26, 2025. Jones brings with him a background in public service, education, and athletics. He served on the Jacksonville City Council from 2008 to 2016 and […]
Piedmont City Council Approves Fire Truck Tire Replacement, Staffing, and Business License
PIEDMONT, AL – The Piedmont City Council held its regular meeting this week, where several key items were discussed and approved. Mayor Bill Baker reminded the Council and public of the upcoming Fourth of July Fireworks Show, scheduled for Friday night at the Sports Complex, with the display beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Council approved […]
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Summer Reading Program Closing Party with Montgomery Zoo
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library will wrap up its 2025 Summer Reading Program with a special celebration on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the library’s main location at 200 Pelham Rd S. This year’s closing party will feature a live animal presentation by the Montgomery Zoo, offering attendees a unique […]
ALEA Emphasizes Safety for July 4th Holiday with “Standards and Success” Campaign
MONTGOMERY, AL — As Independence Day approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched its annual safety campaign to promote responsible travel on the state’s roads and waterways. The 2025 campaign, themed “Standards and Success,” encourages Alabamians to adopt four key safety standards to reduce preventable accidents and ensure safe celebrations. ALEA Secretary Hal […]
Jacksonville State University Awarded $2.4 Million Grant to Address Rural Mental Health Workforce Shortages
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University’s Department of Social Work has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish a new initiative aimed at strengthening Alabama’s behavioral health workforce in rural areas. The Rural Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program will focus on preparing Master of […]
Senator Katie Britt Leads Effort to Expand Child Care Tax Credits in Landmark Senate Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in advancing historic updates to federal child care tax credits, included in the Senate’s recently passed reconciliation bill. The measure, which passed by a narrow 51-50 vote, marks the first major revision to key child care tax credits in over two […]
Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department Marks Two Years of Service and Progress
GADSDEN, AL – July marks two years since the establishment of the Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department, a milestone that highlights significant progress in campus and community safety across Gadsden State Community College’s five campuses and the three counties it serves. Prior to the department’s formation, the college did not have sworn law […]
Attorney General Marshall, Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Reappointment of Gwathney to Pardons and Paroles Board
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, along with 76 law enforcement leaders from across the state, has formally requested that Governor Kay Ivey reappoint Leigh Gwathney as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. In a letter addressed to the Governor, Marshall highlighted Gwathney’s leadership since her appointment in 2019, citing […]
Fatal Pedestrian Collision Involving Oxford Police Officer Under Investigation
Anniston, AL — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle operated by an Oxford Police Department (OXPD) officer on the evening of July 2, 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 PM on Alabama Highway 21 near Iron Mountain Road in Anniston. According to authorities, the OXPD officer had just left a church service […]
Calhoun County Most Wanted | July 2, 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 […]
