"Jacksonville News" had an interesting story about some new JSU residents. They've camped out at Houston Cole Library and some onlookers told the newspaper that they believe there are up to 100 birds. Check out the full story and additional facts about these unique looking avians at the "Jacksonville News" website.

In part to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the National Park Service will be waiving admission fees at every one of their 397 parks Jan. 14-16.

National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said in a press release, “Dr. King’s story and those of so many others whose efforts changed our country are preserved in the national parks, places where history happened. I hope every American can take advantage of the upcoming fee free weekend and visit their parks to experience their history firsthand.”

There are seven national parks in Alabama including the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park and the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. As the park service points out, visiting one of the parks is also a great way to benefit your health with a hike or other outdoor activity.

Visit the National Parks website to learn more about the parks in Alabama.

ANNISTON, AL (WBRC)-

Anniston's city council is back to full capacity now after
a vote to replace departing council member John Spain.

At Tuesday's regular meeting, the remaining councilors voted
three to one to appoint a local architect ,Jay Jenkins, to fill Spain's unexpired
term representing Ward 1.  Jenkins was immediately sworn into office by
Calhoun County Circuit Judge Debra Jones. He then took his seat on the
council and heard his first order of business, an executive session on a
non-agenda item.

Jenkins is no stranger to city hall. 

He's the chairman
of the planning commission, and has been a member for 17 years. Two of
his current projects are the city's planned judicial center—which would house
the police department and municipal court—and the city's aquatic center, which
is currently under construction at McClellan.