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Anniston Museums and Gardens Hosts Saturday Alive!

Saturday Alive!

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites the community to join them for an engaging and educational afternoon at Saturday Alive! on October 26th at 1 p.m. This popular monthly program, a favorite among visitors, offers a unique opportunity to learn about a new topic each session while meeting several of the museum’s […]

Piedmont Native Cara Archer Realizes Dream of Studying Abroad in South Korea

Cara Archer (Photo Courtesy of JSU)

Jacksonville, AL – For Cara Archer, a 23-year-old senior marketing major from Piedmont, the dream of traveling abroad always seemed just out of reach. The costs and demands of school life had kept her dream on hold, but a unique opportunity at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) changed everything. Motivated by her passion for K-pop […]

Straight No Chaser: The Top Shelf Tour Comes to Oxford Performing Arts Center

Straight No Chaser

Oxford, AL – On Thursday, October 24, at 7 p.m., the Oxford Performing Arts Center will host the renowned a cappella group Straight No Chaser as part of their highly anticipated Top Shelf Tour. The nine-man ensemble, known for their stunning vocal harmonies and dynamic performances, will bring a unique musical experience to local fans. […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files Amicus Brief Supporting Tennessee Law on Sex-Change Procedures for Minors

Attorney General Marshall Files Brief Supporting Tennessee’s Law Protecting Children from Sex-Change Procedures

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a Tennessee law that prohibits sex-change procedures for minors, as the Biden-Harris administration challenges the law’s constitutionality. The administration argues that age limits on such procedures infringe on constitutional rights, while Marshall’s brief supports […]

Anniston Public Library Hosting Mini Pumpkin Painting Event

Mini Pumpkin Painting

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Public Library is inviting children to unleash their creativity at a fun-filled pumpkin painting event on Friday, October 25, 2024. The event will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the library’s Ayers Room and is recommended for children aged 6 to 12. This hands-on activity will give kids the opportunity […]

Calhoun County Area Volleyball

Area volleyball

Alexandria, AL – MVP Lea leads the way as Cherokee County wins Class 4A, Area 12 title. Runner-up Alexandria also clinches North Regional berth. Spring Garden takes 1A, Area 12 title, and Faith Christian also clinches regional berth.   Most valuable player Macy Lea dished out 61 assists in two Class 4A, Area 12 tournament matches, […]

Candy with the Cardinals Set at Gadsden State’s Anniston Ayers Campus

Candy with the Cardinals

Anniston, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Ayers Campus is gearing up for a fun-filled family event with “Candy with the Cardinals” on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The event, open to the community, will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the Cheaha Career Center lawn, providing an exciting Halloween-themed experience for attendees […]

Jacksonville Garden Club Dedicates Bench in Memory of Dr. Sheila Webb

Jacksonville Bench

JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville Garden Club gathered this week, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Sheila Anne Webb with a heartfelt bench dedication at the Chief Ladiga Trail. Dr. Webb, who passed away on May 31, 2024, was a beloved member of the community, known for her passion for gardening, commitment to education, […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | October, 17, 2024

Most Wanted cover for October 17 2024

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 […]

Anniston Councilman Jay Jenkins Announces Resignation After 15 Years of Service

Anniston City Council - Jay Jenkins

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on October 15th, 2024. Work Session Presentation Update from United Way representatives concerning Martha’s Hope Homelessness Initiative During the meeting, representatives from United Way, Shannon Jenkins and Kyle Bryant, provided an update on the Martha’s Hope Homelessness Initiative. They […]