New Streetcar Idea Proposed at Jacksonville City Council Meeting
At the October 11th Jacksonville City Council meeting Jim Watson, owner of Traffic Signs proposed a new streetcar project for Jacksonville. Watson is looking for the city to be a participant in this venture. The proposal would include six lines: Heroes Line starting at 11th Set NE and heading south on AL Hwy 21 to […]
October 11, 2022 – Most Wanted in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Ohatchee Wins First
Ohatchee. AL – Class 3A Region 6: Ohatchee puts together complete game to earn its first win of the season; Hayes, Piedmont overwhelm Glencoe CLASS 3A REGION 6 OVERALL REGION Piedmont 5-2 5-0 Geraldine 5-2 4-1 Hokes Bluff 4-3 3-2 Sylvania 5-2 3-2 Plainview 2-5 2-3 Westbrook Christian 4-3 2-3 Ohatchee 1-7 1-4 Glencoe 2-5 0-5 […]
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Oct. 10-15 Football Oct. 14 Anniston at Talladega Ashville at Oneonta Beauregard at Clay Central Beulah at Randolph County Coosa Cent. at B.B. Comer Dadeville at Childersburg Donoho at Spring Garden Elmore County at […]
Tigers Stay Unbeaten, Saks Dominates, and other Calhoun County Rundowns
Calhoun County, AL – Class 3A Region 4: Willis throws four 4 TDs to help Randolph County remain undefeated; Doss, Walker lead Saks over Weaver CLASS 3A REGION 4 OVERALL REGION Dadeville 6-0 4-0 Randolph County 7-0 4-0 Saks 5-3 3-2 Wellborn 4-3 2-2 Beulah 1-6 1-3 Childersburg 1-7 1-4 Weaver 1-6 0-4 By Mark Everett […]
Daylight Burglary Results in Pursuit and Two Arrests
Jacksonville, AL – On Monday, October 11, 2022, at approximately 6:40 the Jacksonville Police Department responded to a report of an automobile burglary in a residential driveway. The victim, Jacksonville City Councilwoman Sherry Laster, reported that her doorbell camera captured a white female entering the driver side of her vehicle and removing a purse. The […]
Monday Volleyball for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Teams in and around Calhoun County wrap up their regular seasons with a final tune-up in preparation for their area tournaments later this week Monday’s matches Alexandria 2, White Plains 0 (25-14, 25-19) Alexandria 2, Saks 0 (25-6, 25-6) Kailey Dickerson had 10 kills, while callups Charlee Parris and Sophie Martin each […]
Leeds Leaves Alexandria Cubs Behind
Calhoun County, AL – Green Wave controls the clock, grabs five takeaways, handles Alexandria to set up showdown next week with Moody CLASS 5A REGION 6 OVERALL REGION Leeds 7-0 4-0 Moody 8-0 4-0 Southside 5-2 3-1 Alexandria 3-4 3-2 Lincoln 3-4 1-3 St. Clair County 0-7 0-4 Springville 0-8 0-5 By Al Muskewitz Alexandria football […]
Jacksonville State University Celebrates LGBTQ History Month
Jacksonville, AL – The JSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the LGBTQ Faculty/Staff Collective have organized several events throughout October in honor of LGBTQ History Month. This week, don’t miss the National Coming Out Day Cookout at Germania Springs on Oct. 11 and Pride on the Quad on Oct. 13. For a full list of […]
Jacksonville Survives
Jacksonville, AL – Class 4A Region 4: Jacksonville falls behind early, scores 31 unanswered points to get past Munford; Handley gets back on track CLASS 4A REGION 4 OVERALL REGION Anniston 7-0 4-0 Handley 7-1 3-1 Jacksonville 6-2 3-2 Munford 4-3 2-2 Cleburne County 2-5 2-2 White Plains 2-5 1-3 Talladega 0-7 0-5 By Brant Locklier […]