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Gentiva Hospice in Anniston Highlights the Power of Compassion During National Volunteer Week

Genriva Hospice

Anniston, AL — April 20–26 is National Volunteer Week, a time to celebrate those who give their time and talents to help others—and a perfect opportunity to spotlight meaningful volunteer opportunities that can change lives. Gentiva Hospice in Anniston is taking this moment to call on local residents to join their team and bring comfort and companionship […]

Cleburne County Deputy Dylan Tullis Graduates from Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy

Cleburne Sheriff

CLEBURNE COUNTY, AL – Deputy Dylan Tullis has successfully completed 14 weeks of intensive training at the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy, hosted at the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy (N.E.A.L.E.A.). This achievement marks a significant step in his law enforcement career and signals his readiness to serve the residents of Cleburne County. […]

Spring Roundup in Cleburne County

Spring roundup

Hoover, AL – Alexandria splits at Hoover, and Pleasant Valley splits. Munford, Southside get victories at White Plains. Randolph County wins two, and Ranburne tops Weaver. SATURDAY SCOREBOARD Softball Faith Academy 3, Alexandria 2 Alexandria 11, Ardmore 6 Elmore County 13, Handley 2 Tallassee 9, Handley 2 St. James 10, Handley 0 Springville 10, Lincoln 0 […]

Golden Moment

Golden moment

Jacksonville, AL – After coming back to force Game 3, Jacksonville walks it off in the fifth inning against John Carroll Catholic to reach the second round of the playoffs. Area first-round series results CLASS 1A Woodland at University Charter Game 1: University Charter wins 5-1 Game 2: University Charter wins 7-3, advances Coosa Christian at […]

Cleburne County Spring roundup

Spring roundup

Arnold, Fritts pitch White Plains to two victories. Alexandria wins, ties at Hoover. JCA sweeps Gaylesville. Jacksonville, Pleasant Valley and Spring Garden split. Munford and Ranburne victorious. In soccer. Wallace breaks school single–season goals record as Donoho girls roll. FRIDAY’S SCOREBOARD Softball Alexandria 4, Tuscaloosa County 3 Alexandria 5, Pell City 5 Elmore County 13, […]

Nominations Open for 2025 Alabama Retailer of the Year

Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year Open

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Retail Association is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Alabama Retailer of the Year awards, with the submission deadline set for Friday, May 16. Now in its 25th year, the annual awards program highlights retailers across the state who exhibit excellence in business practices, innovation, and community involvement. These awards honor […]

Spring Roundup in Cleburne County

Weaver’s Ashlyn Coleman hits one of her two home runs against Wellborn on Thursday. She finished with nine RBIs. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Weaver’s Coleman slams two home runs, amasses nine RBIs. Alexandria’s Carr perfect in five innings. Also, softball wins for Pleasant Valley, White Plains, Ohatchee, Oxford, Saks, Munford and Ranburne. In soccer, Oxford boys, WP girls claim area titles. WP boys victorious. THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD Softball Weaver 14, Wellborn 6 Alexandria 10, Lincoln 0 Pleasant Valley 7, […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Multi-State Call to End Alleged Unlawful DEI Practices

Attorney General Marshall Issues Letter Demanding the Nation's Leading Companies Abandon Racially Discriminatory DEI Initiatives

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general urging the Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs from major U.S. companies, to reconsider and abandon what they describe as unlawful and racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The joint letter, led by Missouri, criticizes DEI […]

Alfa Insurance® Pursues New Montgomery Headquarters with Focus on Modern Workforce Needs

Alfa® Engaged in Negotiations to Relocate Corporate Headquarters

Montgomery, AL – Alfa Insurance® has entered negotiations to purchase an existing commercial complex in Montgomery to serve as the future home of both Alfa and the Alabama Farmers Federation. The proposed acquisition would keep the company’s corporate headquarters in the Capital City, specifically at Capitol Commerce Center off Interstate 85 at Exit 11. According […]