Cleburne County Gardening – Build a Lasting Landscape: Why Shrubs and Grasses Are Garden Essentials

Cleburne County, AL – The quickest way to make a lasting impact in your landscape is by installing permanent shrubs and grasses. These plants form the backbone of any garden because they are perennials and offer long-term value. Investing in perennials saves money over time and supports your landscaping goals for years to come. Colorful […]
State of Higher Education Event to Highlight Local Institutional Developments Impacting Cleburne County

Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center will host the State of Higher Education in Calhoun County on Friday, July 18, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. This informative session will bring together leaders from local colleges and universities to provide updates on their respective institutions. Attendees can expect to hear about recent […]
Search Underway for Bama’s Best Surf & Turf

Montgomery, AL – Alabama restaurants are now in the spotlight as Sweet Grown Alabama launches a statewide competition to find Bama’s Best Surf & Turf. The contest invites the public to nominate their favorite seafood and land-based protein dishes from July 7–21 on the Sweet Grown Alabama Facebook page. Eligible entries must feature a combination of […]
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms Murder Conviction of Bryan Craig Fox

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the murder and firearm possession convictions of Bryan Craig Fox, 54, of Oneonta. Fox was originally convicted in the Blount County Circuit Court on May 21, 2024, and was sentenced to life in prison. The case stems […]
Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Hal Nash as Chair of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday the appointment of Hal Nash as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Nash currently serves as Chief Corrections Deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and was selected from a list of five nominees provided by a board composed of the Lieutenant Governor, the […]
Senate Passes Tax Relief and Spending Bill with Key Provisions for Alabama; Senator Britt Votes in Favor

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) voted this week in support of the Senate reconciliation bill, which proponents describe as the largest tax cut in American history for working-class citizens. The bill narrowly passed the Senate by a vote of 51-50 and now heads to the House of Representatives. If approved, it will […]