Local Fruithurst Event to Feature Edd Saxon Music
Fruithurst, AL – July 12th, Caledonia’s Place will host a live music event featuring performances by Edd Saxon Music. The event is scheduled to run from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at 13236 Hwy 78, Fruithurst, AL. Caledonia’s Place, known for supporting local talent and community gatherings, is expected to draw a diverse crowd for […]
AmFirst Launches 2025 “Feeding Families Across Alabama” Food Drive
BIRMINGHAM, AL — America’s First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst), in partnership with ABC 33/40, has launched its 2025 “Feeding Families Across Alabama” food drive, which runs from Tuesday, July 1, through Thursday, July 31. All 21 AmFirst branches statewide will be accepting nonperishable food donations and monetary contributions throughout the month-long campaign. The initiative is […]
Cleburne County Prepares for Municipal Elections on August 26
Cleburne County, AL – Voters across Cleburne County will head to the polls on Tuesday, August 26, to participate in municipal elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in all participating municipalities. In the City of Heflin, all positions were filled without opposition, meaning no contested races will appear on the ballot. […]
Rhythm Café Hosts Weekly Game Night in Heflin
Heflin, AL – Rhythm Café is inviting the community to join in on the fun this summer with weekly Game Nights held every Thursday throughout July. The next event is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the café’s location at 1221 Almon Street. Game Night offers a variety of […]
Bread Club Launches Six-Week Bread Baking Class in Heflin
HEFLIN, AL – A new opportunity for aspiring bakers is rising in Cleburne County as Bread Club prepares to kick off a hands-on bread baking class beginning Tuesday, July 8. Hosted at Almost Italy Restaurant in Heflin, the class will run for six consecutive Tuesdays at 6 p.m. This six-week course is open to anyone […]
Alabama Officers Medal at 2025 World Police & Fire Games in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL – Law enforcement officers from across Alabama earned top honors at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games, held June 27 through July 6 in Birmingham. The international multi-sport event brought together public safety professionals from around the globe to compete in a wide range of athletic competitions. Among those recognized was Officer […]
Senate Republicans Reintroduce “Equal Representation Act” Targeting Census Counting Method
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R–Ala.) and Bill Hagerty (R–Tenn.), alongside several Republican colleagues, have reintroduced the Equal Representation Act, legislation aimed at excluding non-citizens—particularly undocumented immigrants—from the population totals used to determine congressional representation and Electoral College votes. Under current U.S. law, all residents—including non-citizens—are counted in the decennial census. These figures are […]
Woman Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-20 in Cleburne County
Cleburne County, AL – A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 early Sunday morning, July 6, resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman from Summerville, South Carolina, and left another individual injured. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 7:23 a.m. near the 207 mile marker, about two miles […]
Fruithurst to Host Community Fun Day on July 12
FRUITHURST, AL – The City of Fruithurst is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy an evening of community celebration during Fruithurst Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fruithurst Senior Center, located at 48 School Street. The event will feature live music, a play foam area for […]
Six Injured in Fireworks Explosion on Lake Martin; Authorities Stress Caution Around Water-Based Celebrations
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY — Six individuals were injured following an onboard fireworks explosion during a Fourth of July celebration on Lake Martin. The incident occurred at approximately 9:14 p.m. on Friday, July 4, near the Kowaliga Basin in the Blue Creek area. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the explosion involved a single pontoon […]