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United States Flag to Fly at Half-Staff  in Honor of Fallen Firefighters

Fly the United States Flag at Half-Staff on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Washington D.C. – In solemn recognition of the sacrifices made by America’s brave firefighters, the United States Congress established the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Since its inception in 1992, this tax-exempt, nonprofit organization has been at the forefront of a nationwide effort to honor the memory of fallen firefighters and provide support to their families and […]

21st Annual Kiwanis Car Show Returns to Oxford

21st Annual Kiwanis Car Show

Oxford, Alabama – Car enthusiasts and community supporters alike are gearing up for the much-anticipated return of the Oxford Civic Center’s 21st Annual Kiwanis Car Show. Scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, the event promises a day filled with classic cars, camaraderie, and a commitment to supporting local children and students. Organized by the Kiwanis Club […]

What a special day for some local athletes.

Special Olympics for local athletes

One of the community’s biggest downtown markets opens for the summer on Saturday, and this year it will have a new home. Hundreds of people showed up today for the area’s Special Olympics, and a local state trooper office is getting a new home. Wet weather coming back this weekend, and if game between Alexandria […]

May 2, 2024 Most Wanted in Calhoun County

05 01 24 Calhoun County Sheriff Most Wanted Cover

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 […]

Jacksonville State University Approves Tuition Increase for 2024 Academic Year

Jacksonville State University board of trustees approves tuition increase

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) has announced a tuition increase for the upcoming academic year of 1.5 percent, following approval from its Board of Trustees. The decision was disclosed in a news release from JSU, where university officials emphasized that the adjustment was made after careful consideration and thorough financial analysis aimed at […]

Piedmont Gears Up for 3rd Annual Strawberry Festival

3rd Annual Strawberry Festival

Piedmont. AL – Piedmont is preparing for a sweet celebration as it gears up to host the 3rd Annual Piedmont Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 11th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Organized by the Piedmont Strawberry Festival committee, the event promises a day filled with fun, entertainment, and, of course, plenty of delicious strawberries. Set […]

Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Protect Adolescents from Social Media Harms

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Brian Schatz, Ted Cruz, Chris Murphy Introduce Legislation to Protect Kids from Damaging Effects of Social Media

Washington D. C. – In a bipartisan effort to address growing concerns about the negative impacts of social media on adolescents, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) in introducing the Kids Off Social Media Act. The proposed legislation, sponsored by parents of school-aged […]

Calhoun County Baseball: 1+2=3

Alexandria’s Nic Thompson pops up after scoring on a passed ball during Wednesday’s Game 1 of the Valley Cubs’ Class 5A quarterfinals series at Sardis. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Sardis, AL – Top-ranked Alexandria, No. 2 Sardis split first two games of their best-of-3 Class 5A quarterfinal series at Sardis. Game 3 Thursday. By Joe Medley One expects things when the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the state play each other in a baseball playoff series. Game 3? That’s to be expected. Andrew Allen […]