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Anniston Father Charged with Capital Murder in Death of 6 Year Old Child

JOSHUA D. CLARK

Anniston, AL – Lt. Tim Suits with the Anniston Police Department Invisgative Unit shared a press release that on January 18, 2023, Anniston Police Department Officers were called to Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in reference to a child abuse case. Upon arrival Officers found hospital personnel were treating an unconscious 6-year-old victim. The victim […]

Weaver’s Girls State

the three Weaver finalists (from left): Mariah Johannson, Ali Anderson and Lena Johannson by Jimmy Smith

Birmingham, AL – Weaver places 3 wrestlers into championship matches at the State Girls Wrestling Championships Three Weaver wrestlers are into the finals and the Lady Bearcats are third after the first day of the 2023 AHSAA Girls Wrestling Tournament. Ali Anderson (114), Mariah Johannson (120) and Lena Johannson (138) are the three Weaver wrestlers vying for […]

Women’s Bowling Added as 18th Gamecock Sport

Women's Bowling Added as 18th Gamecock Sport

Jacksonville, AL – From the JSU Press Department JSU’s Board of Trustees approved women’s bowling as the university’s 18th varsity sport at its quarterly meeting on Jan. 10. The Gamecocks will begin competition in their newest NCAA-sponsored sport in the 2023-24 academic season and will practice and host their home competitions at Big Time Entertainment in Oxford, […]

Oxford Gets Justice for All

Oxford’s Xai Whitfield challenges a shot by Alexandria’s Allyssa Hunt during their Calhoun County semifinal Thursday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Jacksonville, AL – Woods turns spark to flame as Oxford pulls away from Alexandria in county semifinals, gains chance to repeat for second time ever CALHOUN COUNTY TOURNAMENT Thursday’s Girls Semifinals Anniston 50, Ohatchee 45 Oxford 69, Alexandria 31 Friday’s Championship Oxford vs. Anniston, 6 p.m. By Joe Medley Melissa Bennett saw a spark in Justice […]

Ray On My Mind at the Oxford Performing Arts Center

Ray on my Mind

Oxford, AL – On Sunday, January 22nd the Oxford Performing Arts Center will present Ray on my Mind at 7:00 pm. This concert/theater work brings the music and the story of the great Ray Charles to vivid life. Portraying Ray, master pianist/vocalist, Kenny Brawner leads his 11 piece orchestra and three sultry vocalists (a la the Raelettees), […]

Jacksonville Golden Eagles Finding the Spark

Cam Johnson came to life in the second half and sparked the Golden Eagles to victory. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Jacksonville, AL – After a cold first half, Can Johnson, Jacksonville find range in second half, get past Piedmont to reach boys county final   By Al Muskewitz Tres Buzan had never seen the basket closed to 3-pointers the way it was for his Jacksonville basketball team in the first half Thursday night. He was […]

January 20, 2023 Most Wanted in Calhoun County

January 17 2023 most wanted cover photo

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 […]

TikTok Blocked on JSU Network

TikTok Blocked on JSU Network

Jacksonville, AL – The JSU Information Technology Department released the new policy stating that to remain consistent with the intent and spirit of the ban issued by Governor Kay Ivy, effective immediately, the university has blocked all TikTok traffic on its administrative and wireless networks. Concerns surrounding the TikTok software application stem from the company’s acknowledgment […]

All in the Family for Ohatchee

All in the family

Jacksonville, AL – Ohatchee cousins Jorda, Kelbe Crook top fan voting for F&M Bank Half-Court Shot, Jorda will take shot for $10,000 Friday as overall winner By Al Muskewitz and Joe Medley Jorda and Kelbe Crook may be distant cousins in real life, but for things happening around school they’re so close it’s scary. So it […]

Insect Pinning Workshop on Beetles at the Anniston Museums and Gardens

Insect Pinning Workshop Beetles

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 2:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host a Insect Pinning Workshop on Beetles. Would you like to begin or add to your own insect collection? The world’s toughest and strongest insects are a great place to start. Join one of the Educational Interpreters to learn how to […]