Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Suspect in Domestic Violence Investigation
CLEBURNE COUNTY, AL — The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Ethan Nathaniel Pirkle was taken into custody without incident on August 7, 2025. Authorities expressed appreciation to community members for remaining vigilant and extended special thanks to those who assisted in locating and apprehending Pirkle. Sheriff Jon Daniel shared, “This arrest is a […]
Human Remains on I-20 Identified as Missing Man; Cleburne Sheriff Urges Mental Health Awareness
Cleburne County, AL — The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office has officially confirmed that the human remains discovered on Interstate 20 on June 22, 2025, belong to Peter Alexander Robinson, a man who was reported missing from Austin, Texas in December 2022. According to Sheriff Jon Daniel, evidence found at the scene initially suggested a possible […]
Cleburne County To Welcome New Industry Investment Along U.S. Highway 78
Cleburne County, AL – Cleburne County continues to position itself as a hub for opportunity, blending natural beauty with economic growth. The latest development on this front is the announcement that Contour Fabrications and Mechanical (CFM), a Kentucky-based company, will establish a new operation along the U.S. Highway 78 corridor. CFM plans to invest over […]
Cleburne County Students Gain Access to New Career Pathways Through CREATE Expansion
Oxford, AL – Students from Cleburne County now have enhanced access to regional career training thanks to CREATE, East Alabama’s Regional Workforce Center, which is expanding its program offerings and school partnerships for the 2025–2026 academic year. During the previous school year, CREATE served more than 300 Oxford High School students in career pathways including […]
Flash Floods Claim Life of Young Hero in Cleburne County, AL
Cleburne County, AL — Early Sunday morning, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department responded to two separate emergency incidents caused by flash flooding across the region. Both incidents involved vehicles that were swept off roadways by rapidly rising water, with one tragically resulting in a fatality. The first incident occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. near the […]
Alabama Power Hosts Safe-T-Zone Safety Demonstration for First Responders
PELL CITY, AL — Alabama Power hosted its Safe-T-Zone safety education program today, Wednesday, August 6, at the Pell City Municipal Complex. The one-hour event brought together Alabama Power line workers and local first responders for an interactive training focused on electrical safety. Designed for firefighters, police officers, and volunteer responders, the Safe-T-Zone program uses […]
Cleburne County Schools Updates Wireless Communication Devices Policy Ahead of New School Year
Cleburne County, AL – Cleburne County Schools has revised its Wireless Communication Devices Policy, originally adopted on May 2, 2022, in preparation for the upcoming school year. The updated policy outlines clear guidelines for student possession and use of electronic devices during school hours. Under the revised policy, students are permitted to bring wireless communication devices—such […]
Chase Tibbitts and The Indian Summer Band to Perform at Caledonia’s Place on July 26
Fruithurst, AL – Local music fans can look forward to a night of high-energy entertainment as Chase Tibbitts and The Indian Summer Band return to perform at Caledonia’s Place on Saturday, July 26. The event will run from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at the venue located at 13236 Hwy 78 in Fruithurst. Organized by Caledonia’s […]
OpEd by Senator Katie Britt: The One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers for Alabama
The One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers for Alabama By: U.S. Senator Katie Britt The week of Independence Day, the U.S. Senate took on the tall order of passing President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package—the One Big Beautiful Bill. After more than 26 hours of voting, the Senate passed the bill, which was then sent […]
Alabama Sends Additional Firefighters to Support Texas Flood Response
Montgomery, AL – On Saturday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama is expanding its support to Texas by deploying additional firefighters to assist with ongoing search and rescue operations following severe flooding across the state. This move follows the initial deployment of Alabama Task Force 1 earlier in the week. The newly deployed personnel come from […]