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 […]
Lucile L. Morgan Public Library Hosts Caldecott Reading Challenge for Young Readers in Heflin
Heflin, AL – The Lucile L. Morgan Public Library is wrapping up its summer programming with the Caldecott Reading Challenge, a weeklong event running from July 14 through July 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. The event is taking place at the library, located at 541 Ross Street in Heflin, AL. The Caldecott Medal […]
Thousands of Surplus Items Available in Alabama Online Auction Starting July 12
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) will host a public online auction beginning Saturday, July 12, offering thousands of surplus items for bid. The auction, facilitated through ADECA’s Surplus Property Division, will open at 7:30 a.m. and run through 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. Items available in the auction […]
Back to School Giveaway Set for Saturday, July 19 at 11 AM at Cleburne County High School
Hosted by Rhema Christian Center’s SOZO Outreach Heflin, AL – Rhema Christian Center will host its annual Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, July 19, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Cleburne County High School. Organized through the church’s SOZO outreach program, the event aims to equip local students with the supplies they need to start […]
Alabama Deploys Search and Rescue Team to Assist Texas Following Devastating Floods
Montgomery, AL – On Thursday, July 10, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama is sending a specialized 40-person search and rescue team to Texas to assist in response efforts following the deadly flooding that swept through the Texas Hill Country. The deployment includes Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, as well as personnel from the […]