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Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order Triad Following Promise for a More Efficient, Accountable and Transparent Government During Inaugural Address

Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order Triad Following Promise for a More Efficient, Accountable and Transparent Government During Inaugural Address

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Executive Orders 726, 727 and 728 to establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency within state government. Recommitting to her priority of an open, honest and transparent administration, Governor Ivey shared this message during her Inaugural Address Monday morning: “In 2017, I promised my administration would […]

Instant Classic for Alexandria

Alexandria’s Drake Davis shoots on his way to 23 points against White Plains in Wednesday’s Calhoun County quarterfinal action in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Jacksonville, AL – No 3 seed Alexandria prevails at the foul line after exchange of haymakers with No. 6 White Plains in Calhoun County quarterfinals CALHOUN COUNTY TOURNAMENT (At Jacksonville State) Wednesday’s Boys Games Alexandria 66, White Plains 63 Piedmont 66, Anniston 53 Thursday’s Boys Games Alexandria vs. Oxford, 4:30 p.m. Jacksonville vs. Piedmont, 7:30 p.m. […]

JSU Film on Sloss Furnaces to Air on APT

JSU Film on Sloss Furnaces to Air on APT

Jacksonville, AL – As reported by the JSU media department set your DVR. “Building Birmingham: The Sloss Story” will premiere on Alabama Public Television on Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. The latest documentary from JSU’s Emmy winning Longleaf Studios explores the story of Colonel Sloss and his descendants, who have continued to shape life in the […]

AHSAA Finals Include Weaver’s Lady Bearcats

Ranburne heavyweight Carson Hall accepts a Best Match award at the Rumble in the Jungle. The Bulldogs will battle Dora for the State Duals title Friday.

Calhoun County, AL – Ranburne goes to battle for the Class 1A-4A State Duals title Friday; the AHSAA State Girls Tournament begins Thursday AHSAA DUALS 1A-4A Semifinals Dora 39, New Hope 36 Ranburne 36, St. James 28 1A-4A Finals Bill Harris Arena, Birmingham Dora vs. Ranburne, Friday, 3:15 p.m. AHSAA Girls Championship Thursday Prelims, Thompson High […]

City of Anniston Issues Transit Alert for Friday, January 20th

City of Anniston Transit Alert

Anniston, AL – Per Jackson Hodges, Public Relations Director for the city of Anniston, please be aware of a lane closure on Friday, January 20, 2023. The Anniston Water Works and Sewer Board will be closing the East bound lane of the 700 block of East 10th Street from 6:30 AM until 2:30 PM to repair a […]

On the Record for Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook

Crook drives through the Jacksonville defense on her way to the basket. She scored a tournament record 49 points. (Photos by Necorra Harris)

Jacksonville, AL – Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook sets another Calhoun County Tournament scoring record, goes for 49 points and 20 rebounds as Lady Indians beat Jacksonville CALHOUN COUNTY TOURNAMENT (At Jacksonville State) Wednesday’s Girls Games Ohatchee 64, Jacksonville 53 Alexandria 48, Piedmont 41 Thursday’s Girls Games Ohatchee vs. Anniston, 3 p.m. Alexandria vs. Oxford, 6 p.m. Friday’s […]

Non-Partisan Rally for Women’s Rights Hosted by Calhoun County Democrats

Bipartisan rally for Women's Rights

Calhoun County, AL – RALLY: WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE BIGGER THAN ROE: We are putting ALL politicians on notice! The Calhoun County Democrats issues the following press release about their upcoming non-partisan event:   Please join us Sunday, January 22nd, for a non-partisan rally for Women’s rights. The rally will begin at the Jim and Shirley Justice Center, […]

Battle of Bulldogs 2.0

Piedmont’s Ishmael Bethel shoots as Anniston’s Hezekiah Harris (24) and Malik Bailey defend Wednesday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Jacksonville, AL – Piedmont gets fast start, leads wire to wire in rematch with Anniston to reach Calhoun County semifinals; Jacksonville up next By Joe Medley Piedmont is on the board in this school year’s high-profile sports Battles of the Bulldogs, and Piedmont’s brand did it on Calhoun County’s biggest stage for basketball Wednesday. Early hot shooting […]

Buggin’ Out: Beetles and Scarabs at the Anniston Museums and Gardens

Buggin' Out Beetles and Scarabs at the Anniston Museums and Gardens

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, January 21st at 1:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host Buggin’ Out: Beetles and Scarabs. At the Anniston Museums and Gardens, they are buggin’ out over beetles! Join them as they learn about the incredibly diverse order of insects which makes up 25% of all animals on Earth. Horns, pincers, […]

ASWA Basketball Poll

Jacksonville’s Cam Johnson dunks during Saks in Tuesday’s Calhoun County quarterfinals in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Calhoun County, AL – Here’s this week’s high school basketball poll. Alabama Sports Writers Association members around the state nominate teams for consideration, and ASWA leadership selects teams from nominations: Girls CLASS 6A 1. Hazel Green (23-0) 2. Mortimer Jordan (16-6) 3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (17-5) 4. McGill-Toolen (21-5) 5. Carver-Montgomery (18-2) 6. Huffman (20-3) 7. Gadsden City […]