The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is inviting residents across the state to share their vision for Alabama’s future transportation system by participating in the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) survey, open Oct. 1–31, 2025. The SWTP is Alabama’s guide to the development of transportation investments and priorities for the next 20 years. It covers highways,... Read More

Hale County Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins has reset a hearing on a defense motion to dismiss in Cole v. Newbern to Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., continuing an October setting while the parties coordinate a site investigation they say could bear on the issues raised in the motion. The motion had been... Read More

Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors planning to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 25th consecutive year, and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Starting in the fall of 2026, scholarship recipients have the flexibility to use the financial... Read More

The Alabama Silver Haired Legislature (ASHL) convened October 14-16, 2025, in Montgomery to discuss and advance issues vital to the well-being of Alabama’s senior citizens. The purpose of the ASHL is to provide representation by seniors throughout the state to inform the Alabama Legislature of specific needs affecting constituents in their districts. During the session,... Read More

Jamarian Essex is a Junior at Francis Marion School and this week’s student-athlete of the week. He has been on the cross-country and track team since his 7th grade year. He holds the school record in the 800-meter with a time of 2 minutes and 15 seconds. He made state in both XC and track... Read More

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, led by Franklin Graham. Gift-filled shoeboxes are packed and sent to children around the world in the name of Jesus. The mission of the project is to share the good news of Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gift. Collection week will begin on Monday, November 17, at... Read More

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, Oct. 14 joined state and national leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, philanthropists and local officials to break ground on the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS), marking a milestone for education and workforce development in rural West Alabama. Governor Ivey has championed the creation of ASHS in the Legislature and its... Read More

A Marion man is facing a string of felony charges in Hale County following an investigation into a series of theft-related incidents earlier this year. According to court records, Anthony Hopkins, 41, of 44 Hain Road, Marion, was arrested October 16 by state authorities and remains in the Hale County Jail. He is charged in... Read More