State and Surrounding Area News
![Rogers and Republican Members Demand Answers on Fort Liberty Training that Labeled Pro-Life Organizations as Terrorist Groups](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rogers-and-Republican-Members-Demand-Answers-on-Fort-Liberty-Training-that-Labeled-Pro-Life-Organizations-as-Terrorist-Groups-300x180.jpg)
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers Demand Answers on Controversial Army Training Characterizing Pro-Life Groups as Terrorists
Washington D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Banks (IN-03), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel,
![Attorney General Marshall and Coalition Ask SCOTUS for Emergency Stay of EPA’s New Rule on Power Plants](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Attorney-General-Marshall-and-Coalition-Ask-SCOTUS-for-Emergency-Stay-of-EPAs-New-Rule-on-Power-Plants-300x180.jpg)
Alabama Attorney General Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Block New EPA Rule
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 25 states, led by West Virginia and Indiana, in petitioning the U.S.
![U.S. Senator Katie Britt Reaffirms Strong Support for Israel Following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/U.S.-Senator-Katie-Britt-Reaffirms-Strong-Support-for-Israel-Following-Prime-Minister-Netanyahus-Address-300x180.jpg)
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Reaffirms Strong Support for Israel Following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address
Washington D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) reaffirmed her strong support for Israel in a speech on the Senate floor following Prime Minister Benjamin
![Rep. Rogers Supports Legislation Condemning Vice President Harris, the Biden Administration for Failure to Secure the Border](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rep.-Rogers-Supports-Legislation-Condemning-Vice-President-Harris-the-Biden-Administration-for-Failure-to-Secure-the-Border-300x180.jpg)
Rep. Mike Rogers Votes to Condemn Biden Administration’s Border Policies
Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03) voted in favor of legislation today that strongly condemns the Biden Administration and Border Czar Kamala Harris for
![GSCC signs 14 to new apprenticeship program](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GSCC-signs-14-to-new-apprenticeship-program-300x180.jpg)
Gadsden State Community College Launches CoMeT Program with Inaugural Signing Event
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College celebrated the launch of its Consortium of Machining Education Training (CoMeT) with a signing event for its first cohort
![First-year Talladega High School coach Damien Dorsey talks during Wednesday’s Talladega County High School football media day. (Photo by Joe Medley)](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/‘Atomic-Habits-300x180.jpg)
‘Atomic Habits’
Talladega, AL – Settled into his new job as Talladega’s head football coach, Dorsey looking for daily ‘one percent’ improvement as Tigers seek to reverse years
![U.S. Senators Britt, Kaine, Hagerty, Tuberville Call Out Mexican President Obrador’s Continued Campaign Against Alabama’s Vulcan Materials Company](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/U.S.-Senators-Britt-Kaine-Hagerty-Tuberville-Call-Out-Mexican-President-Obradors-Continued-Campaign-Against-Alabamas-Vulcan-Materials-Company-300x180.jpg)
U.S. Senators Call on Mexican President to Halt Land Seizure of Alabama-Based Vulcan Materials Company
Washington D.C. – In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have urged Mexican President
![Coalition of Attorneys General Opposing Rescheduling of Marijuana](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Coalition-of-Attorneys-General-Opposing-Rescheduling-of-Marijuana-300x180.jpg)
Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Coalition Opposing Rescheduling of Marijuana
Montgomery, AL – This week, Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 11 states in submitting a public comment letter opposing the Biden Administration’s
![U.S. Senator Katie Britt Showcases Alabama Leadership in Aerospace, Defense at Farnborough Airshow](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/U.S.-Senator-Katie-Britt-Showcases-Alabama-Leadership-in-Aerospace-Defense-at-Farnborough-Airshow-300x180.jpg)
Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama’s Aerospace and Defense Industry at Farnborough Airshow
Farnborough, UK – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined a bipartisan Congressional delegation at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, where she
![Cardinal Foundation elects new board members](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cardinal-Foundation-elects-new-board-members-300x180.jpg)
Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Foundation Welcomes Six New Board Members
Gadsden, AL – The Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Foundation has elected six new members to its board of directors. The foundation, which supports the mission
![Governor Ivey Announces $15 Million Growing Alabama Funds, Accelerating Industrial Site Development](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8-Governor-Ivey-Announces-15-Million-Growing-Alabama-Funds-Accelerating-Industrial-Site-Development-300x180.jpg)
Governor Kay Ivey Announces $15.5 Million in Growing Alabama Funding for Economic Development
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the Renewal of Alabama Commission has allocated over $15.5 million in Growing Alabama funding to seven
![FREE OSHA training offered at GSCC](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3-FREE-OSHA-training-offered-at-GSCC-300x180.jpg)
Gadsden State Community College Offers Free Online OSHA Training Courses
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Adult Education Services (AES) is now offering free online OSHA training courses to promote workplace safety and health
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Voting Now Open for 11th Annual America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest: ALEA Needs Your Support!
Montgomery, AL – Voting is now open for the 11th Annual America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is calling on the
![Tee Brown (left) collects his trophy Sunday after winning the Etowah County Open on The Links at Briarmeade. (Photo by Joe Medley)](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/From-Tee-to-trophy-300x180.jpg)
From Tee to Trophy at Calhoun County Golf Tournament
Glencoe, AL – A day short of his 26th birthday, Brown scores his first victory on the Calhoun County Golf Tour, winning the Etowah County
![Etowah Open](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Etowah-Open-300x180.jpg)
Etowah Open
Glencoe, AL – Former Hokes Bluff High, Jax State golfer Contris shoots 8-under-par 63, leads by four strokes going into Sunday’s final round. By Joe
![U.S. Senator Katie Britt Questions Fed Chair Powell on Long-Term Debt Proposed Rule and Doubles Down Against Basel III Endgame](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/U.S.-Senator-Katie-Britt-Questions-Fed-Chair-Powell-on-Long-Term-Debt-Proposed-Rule-and-Doubles-Down-Against-Basel-III-Endgame-1-300x180.jpg)
Senator Katie Britt Urges Passage of Protect Our Bases Act
Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) reiterated the urgency of passing the Protect Our Bases Act, legislation she introduced with Senator Tim
![Secretary of State Wes Allen Signs Joint Statement on Election Integrity at the RNC](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Secretary-of-State-Wes-Allen-Signs-Joint-Statement-on-Election-Integrity-at-the-RNC-300x180.jpg)
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Conservative Secretaries Sign Statement on Election Integrity
Montgomery, AL – At the Republican National Convention yesterday, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, along with five other conservative Secretaries of State, signed a joint
![U.S. Senator Katie Britt American Security Demands More than Proposed CFIUS Rule](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/U.S.-Senator-Katie-Britt-American-Security-Demands-More-than-Proposed-CFIUS-Rule-300x180.jpg)
Senator Katie Britt Urges Passage of Protect Our Bases Act to Enhance National Security
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today renewed her call for the passage of the Protect Our Bases Act, a piece of legislation she
![CHALLENGER CENTER PARTNERS WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST ALABAMA TO OPEN CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CHALLENGER-CENTER-PARTNERS-WITH-THE-COMMUNITY-FOUNDATION-OF-NORTHEAST-ALABAMA-TO-OPEN-CHALLENGER-LEARNING-CENTER-300x180.jpg)
Challenger Center and CFNEA to Establish Challenger Learning Center in Northeast Alabama
Rainbow City, AL – Challenger Center, a renowned nonprofit organization specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, is joining forces with the Community
![Consumers can save during July 19-21 Tax Holiday](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Consumers-can-save-during-July-19-21-Tax-Holiday-300x180.jpg)
Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Draws Excitement and Savings for All
Montgomery, AL – Alabama families and shoppers statewide are gearing up for the 19th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, scheduled from July 19th to July
![Rep. Rogers Applauds Alabama Law to Exempt Troops on Deployment from Income Tax](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rep.-Rogers-Applauds-Alabama-Law-to-Exempt-Troops-on-Deployment-from-Income-Tax-300x180.jpg)
Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax
Montgomery, AL – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his strong support for a newly enacted law
![Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest of Montgomery County Man on Human Trafficking Charge](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Attorney-General-Steve-Marshall-Announces-Arrest-of-Montgomery-County-Man-on-Human-Trafficking-Charge-300x180.jpg)
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest for Human Trafficking
Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the arrest of Terrell Bailey, a 27-year-old resident of Montgomery, on a charge of Human Trafficking
![2024 Fourth of July holiday travel period stats](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Fourth-of-July-holiday-travel-period-stats-300x180.jpg)
ALEA Reports Traffic and Drowning Fatalities During Extended Fourth of July Enforcement Period
Montgomery, AL – During an extended five-day enforcement period over the Fourth of July holiday, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported nine traffic fatalities
![Alabama Chef for the Day Bryson McGlynn](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alabama-Chef-for-the-Day-Bryson-McGlynn-300x180.jpg)
Governor Ivey Welcomes Master Chef Junior Winner Bryson McGlynn to Governor’s Mansion
Montgomery, AL – Bryson McGlynn, the 12-year-old Opelika native who recently won the coveted Master Chef Junior title on Fox TV, received a personal invitation
![Rep. Rogers and Republican Members Demand Answers on Fort Liberty Training that Labeled Pro-Life Organizations as Terrorist Groups](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rep.-Rogers-and-Republican-Members-Demand-Answers-on-Fort-Liberty-Training-that-Labeled-Pro-Life-Organizations-as-Terrorist-Groups-300x180.jpg)
Republican Representatives Demand Answers on Fort Liberty Training that Characterized Pro-Life Groups as Terrorist Organizations
Washington, D.C. – A group of Republican U.S. Representatives, led by Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Banks (IN-03),
![Secretary of State Wes Allen Signs Agreement with State of Louisiana to Cross Check Voter Files](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Secretary-of-State-Wes-Allen-Signs-Agreement-with-State-of-Louisiana-to-Cross-Check-Voter-Files-300x180.jpg)
Alabama and Louisiana Partner to Enhance Voter Integrity
Montgomery, AL – Last week, Secretary of State Wes Allen of Alabama signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry to
![Attorney General Marshall Opposes Latest Costly Regulatory Overreach by the Biden Administration](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Attorney-General-Marshall-Opposes-Latest-Costly-Regulatory-Overreach-by-the-Biden-Administration-300x180.jpg)
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Coalition Opposing Biden Administration’s New Washing Machine Standards
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in opposition to the Biden administration’s newly proposed
![U.S. Senator Katie Britt Issues Statement Following Senate Democrats’ Partisan Show Vote, Continued Fearmongering](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/U.S.-Senator-Katie-Britt-Issues-Statement-Following-Senate-Democrats-Partisan-Show-Vote-Continued-Fearmongering-300x180.jpg)
Senator Katie Britt Criticizes Senate Democrats’ Vote on Reproductive Freedom for Women Act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) issued a statement this week following the Senate Democrats’ vote on the Reproductive Freedom for Women Act.
![ADVISORY U.S. Senator Katie Britt to Join Roundtable on Exploitation of Unaccompanied Migrant Children](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ADVISORY-U.S.-Senator-Katie-Britt-to-Join-Roundtable-on-Exploitation-of-Unaccompanied-Migrant-Children-300x180.jpg)
Senator Katie Britt Joins Roundtable on Migrant Child Trafficking and Abuse
Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) will participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Ron
![U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Mike Crapo, Rep. Randy Feenstra Lead Colleagues in Demanding EPA Rescind Costly, Unrealistic Electric Vehicle Mandates](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/U.S.-Senators-Katie-Britt-Mike-Crapo-Rep.-Randy-Feenstra-Lead-Colleagues-in-Demanding-EPA-Rescind-Costly-Unrealistic-Electric-Vehicle-Mandates-300x180.jpg)
Senators Britt and Crapo Lead Effort to Overturn EPA’s Electric Vehicle Mandate
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) have joined forces with U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) and over 150 other lawmakers
![Supreme Court](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Supreme-Court-300x180.jpg)
Alabama Attorney General Marshall Leads 26-State Coalition Supporting Religious Liberty Before U.S. Supreme Court
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has spearheaded a coalition of 26 states in filing a brief before the U.S. Supreme Court. This
![Fatality](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fatality-300x180.jpg)
Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life Man on Interstate 20
Lincoln, AL — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, has resulted in the death of Anthony McCreary, 64,
![Attorney General Marshall Announces the Arrest of State Representative Kelvin Lawrence](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Attorney-General-Marshall-Announces-the-Arrest-of-State-Representative-Kelvin-Lawrence-300x180.jpg)
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest of Representative Kelvin Jamichael Lawrence on Two Felony Charges
Montgomery, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that Representative Kelvin Jamichael Lawrence, 50, of Lowndes County, has been arrested on two felony
![Attorney General Marshall Restraining Order Issued Against Legend Windows](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Attorney-General-Marshall-Restraining-Order-Issued-Against-Legend-Windows-300x180.jpg)
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Legal Action Against Legend Windows, LLC
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Circuit Court of Shelby County has granted his emergency request for a temporary restraining
![Attorney General Announces 2024 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Application Opens](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Attorney-General-Announces-2024-Alabama-Safe-Schools-Initiative-Application-Opens-300x180.jpg)
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards Application Process
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the opening of the application process for the 2024 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. This award
![Women’s Self Defense class at GSCC: Gadsden State Chief of Police Jay Freeman teaches a free women’s self-defense class on the Wallace Drive Campus. Community outreach programs and trainings are an important piece of Freeman’s plan to foster collaboration and enhance safety skills.](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gadsden-State-Chief-reflects-on-first-year-of-service-300x180.jpg)
Jay Freeman Marks One Year as Chief of Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department
Gadsden, AL – It’s been a year since Jay Freeman took on the role of the first chief of the Gadsden State Community College Police and
![Alabama Attorney General Joins 26-State Coalition Challenging Biden’s Latest Electric Vehicle Mandate](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alabama-Attorney-General-Joins-26-State-Coalition-Challenging-Bidens-Latest-Electric-Vehicle-Mandate-300x180.jpg)
Alabama Attorney General Leads 26-State Legal Challenge Against Biden’s Fuel Efficiency Standards
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, along with Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, announced a legal action
![U.S. Senator Katie Britt Statement on SCOTUS Presidential Immunity Ruling](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/U.S.-Senator-Katie-Britt-Statement-on-SCOTUS-Presidential-Immunity-Ruling-300x180.jpg)
Senator Katie Britt Responds to Supreme Court’s Ruling on Presidential Immunity
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released a statement this week in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity. The
![Sgt. David Bankson, left, is pictured with Chief Jay Freeman. Bankson recently was named Gadsden State’s Police Officer of the Year and was honored at a luncheon sponsored by the Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation.](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ministry-and-law-enforcement-go-hand-in-hand-for-Gadsden-State-officer-300x180.jpg)
Ministry and Law Enforcement Go Hand-in-Hand for Gadsden State Officer
Gadsden, AL – Sgt. David Bankson of the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department is dedicated to two callings: policing and preaching.
![Governor Ivey Champions Alabama Manufacturers on National ‘Made in the USA’ Day](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Governor-Ivey-Champions-Alabama-Manufacturers-on-National-‘Made-in-the-USA-Day-300x180.jpg)
Governor Kay Ivey Highlights Alabama’s Manufacturing Strength on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey praised Alabama’s robust manufacturing sector today in honor of ‘Made in the USA’ Day, emphasizing its significant role in driving
![U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chuck Grassley, Colleagues Move to Overturn Biden Admin Rule Enabling Abuse of Unaccompanied Migrant Children](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/U.S.-Senators-Katie-Britt-Chuck-Grassley-Colleagues-Move-to-Overturn-Biden-Admin-Rule-Enabling-Abuse-of-Unaccompanied-Migrant-Children--300x180.jpg)
Senator Katie Britt Joins Bipartisan Effort to Overturn Biden Administration Rule on Unaccompanied Alien Children
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and a bipartisan group of 44 Senate colleagues in introducing a
![Rep. Rogers Urges Biden Admin to Immediately Cease Failed Gaza Pier Operation](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Untitled-design-1-300x180.jpg)
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Urges Biden Administration to Cease JLOTS Operation off Gaza Coast
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has called on the Biden administration to halt the Joint
![U.S. Senator Katie Britt Calls for Biden Administration to Step Up Pressure On Nicaraguan Regime Amid Continued Persecution, Imprisonment of Christians Affiliated with](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/U.S.-Senator-Katie-Britt-Calls-for-Biden-Administration-to-Step-Up-Pressure-On-Nicaraguan-Regime-Amid-Continued-Persecution-Imprisonment-of-Christians-Affiliated-with-300x180.jpg)
Senator Katie Britt Calls for Action on Religious Persecution in Nicaragua
Washington D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor, urging the Biden Administration to employ all available sanctions and
![Governor Ivey Appoints J. Scott Brewer to Talladega County District Judgeship](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Governor-Ivey-Appoints-J.-Scott-Brewer-to-Talladega-County-District-Judgeship-300x180.jpg)
Governor Kay Ivey Appoints J. Scott Brewer as District Judge in Talladega County
Talladega, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday the appointment of J. Scott Brewer as District Judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit, Place #1,
![AEDs and Narcan](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AEDs-and-Narcan-300x180.jpg)
Gadsden State Community College Enhances Emergency Response with AEDs and Narcan in Police Vehicles
Gadsden, AL — In a significant move to bolster emergency response capabilities, the Police and Public Safety Department at Gadsden State Community College has outfitted
![Governor Ivey Awards $53.5 Million for ‘Middle-Mile’ Broadband Service to Communities in 24 Alabama Counties](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Governor-Ivey-Awards-53.5-Million-for-‘Middle-Mile-Broadband-Service-to-Communities-in-24-Alabama-Counties-300x180.jpg)
Governor Ivey Announces $53.5 Million Grant to Expand High-Speed Internet in Alabama
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday a significant investment to expand high-speed internet services across Alabama, with nearly $53.5 million awarded to
![Gadsden State releases spring honors list](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Gadsden-State-releases-spring-honors-list-300x180.jpg)
Gadsden State Community College Announces Spring Semester 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Gadsden, AL – President Kathy Murphy of Gadsden State Community College has released the President’s List for the Spring Semester 2024. This honor is awarded
![Attorney General Marshall Calls for President Biden to Reverse Palestinian Amnesty Policy](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attorney-General-Marshall-Calls-for-President-Biden-to-Reverse-Palestinian-Amnesty-Policy-300x180.jpg)
Alabama Attorney General Joins Coalition Opposing Biden’s Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Palestinians
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in sending a letter to President Joe Biden,
![U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Bill Hagerty, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Subject the CFPB to Regular Congressional Appropriation Process](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/U.S.-Senators-Katie-Britt-Bill-Hagerty-Colleagues-Reintroduce-Bill-to-Subject-the-CFPB-to-Regular-Congressional-Appropriation-Process-300x180.jpg)
Senators Introduce Legislation to Increase Accountability of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Washington, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), alongside several colleagues from the Senate Appropriations and Banking Committees, introduced
![Talladega Hit in Run Ends in Death](https://calhounjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Talladega-Hit-in-Run-Ends-in-Death-300x180.jpg)
Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of Talladega Resident
Talladega, AL — On June 21st, 2024, tragedy struck at the intersection of Stephen J. White Blvd and North St. East when Talladega Police responded