Concerned Citizen in Jacksonville Results in Drug Bust
The Jacksonville Police Department was able to make a sizable drug bust on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 because of a concerned citizen’s call. The police department stated “these are the results when the communities work with their police department.” On 2/8/2022, a citizen driving on Alabama Highway 204 observed another vehicle driving in an unsafe […]
Weaver City Council Welcomes Commission Candidate Terry Howell During Work Session and Council Meeting 2/8/22
Work Session Chief Bush noted that he is looking to hire police officers and a dispatcher. A discussion was held on offering an incentive up to $2,500 for new officers. After much discussion it was decided that the council could looking into this option, but that it might not yield additional applicants due to Weaver’s […]
Remembering Rudy Abbott in Calhoun County
By Al Muskewitz Legendary JSU baseball coach passes away Wednesday morning at 81 On this day of profound sadness in the Calhoun County community — the passing of legendary Jacksonville State baseball coach Rudy Abbott — I’m reminded of a story we heard more 20 years ago. It was at the occasion of dedicating […]
Taking Care of Business in Oxford, Alexandria, and Saks
Boys area tournament roundup: Oxford, Alexandria, Saks easily win openers; Clay Central edges Talladega TUESDAY’S GAMES 6A-13: Springville 58, Southside 38 6A-13: Oxford 57, Pell City 37 5A-11: Alexandria 66, St. Clair County 26 5A-11: Moody 84, Lincoln 53 5A-8: Clay Central 64, Talladega 58 5A-8: Sylacauga 71, Shelby County 33 3A-12: Geraldine 74, Collinsville […]
Oxford Welcomes a Visiting Mayor and Commissioner at the City Council and Work Session 2/8/22
Work Session The work session opened with a congratulations to all the staff for hosting a great celebration for Oxford’s 170th Anniversary. The next item was to see if there were any questions for the resolutions appearing on tonight’s agenda. There was a note that on resolution 2022-09 the amount was incorrect. It was corrected […]
Trumpet Ensemble Headed to National Competition from Jacksonville State University
Buffy Lockette, Public Relations Director for JSU, announced that the JSU Trumpet Ensemble has been selected to compete in the National Trumpet Competition at the University of Delaware. The eight-member group will travel to Newark, Delaware, on March 31 to compete against more than two dozen universities from across the US. “I’m very proud of our […]
The Pope of Piedmont
Girls area tournament roundup: Piedmont sophomore goes for career-high 35, closes in on 1,000; Ohatchee, Alexandria, JCA, Saks all advance to tournament finals TUESDAY’S GAMES 5A-11: Alexandria 55, Lincoln 31 5A-11: Moody 40, St. Clair County 33 4A-10: Etowah 44, Jacksonville 39 4A-10: Cherokee County 53, Ashville 25 3A-9: Saks 42, Wellborn 27 3A-11 Ohatchee […]
Oxford Offers Free Financial Classes
The 2nd Wednesday of each both the Oxford Public Library hold financial classes at the library. The classes are held 12:20 pm – 1:05 pm to accommodate for the ACTS bus riders. All are welcome.
Wendy Ghee Draper Responds to State Senate Ballot Challenge
On February 8, 2022, Alabama Political Reporter (APR) filed an article regarding a ballot challenge against Wendy Ghee Draper who is running for Alabama State Senate, District 12. APR Reporter, Charlie Walker, reported that an official challenge was filed with the state regarding questions about her political party affiliation. Mrs. Draper is running as a […]
Donoho Keeper Maggie Wakefield To Become A Rhodes Scholar
By Al Muskewitz Maggie Wakefield can’t tell you how many times she’s heard this since she made her choice to play college soccer. Oh, you’re a Rhodes scholar. “Everyone kind of jokes about it,” the senior Donoho goalkeeper said Tuesday. “My mom and her alumni friends are like, Oh, we’re all Rhodes scholars, so […]
