Suspect in Decade-Old Child Rape Case Captured by Alert Store Employees in Heflin: Suspect in Calhoun County Jail
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — A man wanted in connection with a child rape case dating back over a decade has been captured and is now in custody at the Calhoun County Jail, thanks to the quick thinking of store employees in Heflin and coordinated efforts by law enforcement in with the Cleburne County Sheriffs Department , […]
Book Signing with Local Author Jerry Lathan on May 8 in Heflin
Heflin, AL — Carillon Oaks Heflin will welcome residents and readers alike for a special evening on Thursday, May 8, 2025, as co-owner and founder Jerry Lathan hosts a book signing event for his acclaimed release You Will Be Peter. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Carillon Oaks, located at […]
Abernathy Volunteer Fire Department to Host Annual Car and Truck Show in Heflin on May 10
Heflin, AL — Car enthusiasts and families alike are invited to Fireworks City on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for the Abernathy Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Car and Truck Show. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., just off I-20 at Exit 210, and promises a day full of fun, food, and […]
Jacksonville State University Welcomes Ranburne Native Corey Smith as New Women’s Soccer Head Coach
Jacksonville, AL — Jacksonville State University has named Corey Smith, a native of Ranburne and graduate of Ranburne High School, as the new head coach of the women’s soccer program. The university’s announcement marks a new chapter for Gamecock Soccer as the team enters its next phase of competition in Conference USA. Smith, a 2013 […]
Cleburne County Chamber to Host Free Professional Development Event for Local Businesses
Heflin, AL — The Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Cleburne County Economic Development and Heflin Main Street, is inviting local business owners and industry leaders to take part in an exciting, free professional development event titled The More You Know: Series 2. Set to take place at the Chamber’s office located at […]
Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-20 in Heflin
HEFLIN, AL — A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, resulted in the death of a Birmingham man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Demetrius J. McGhee, 38, was fatally injured when the 2008 Ford Econoline van he was driving collided with a 2020 Kenworth tractor-trailer. The […]