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JSU Crime Stats – January 2023

JSU Police Stats

Jacksonville State University releases their crime statistics per the requirements of the U. S. Department of Education and The Jeanne Clery Act. The information included is public information. Date/Time Reported Date/Time Occurred Nature (Classification) Case Number (Case Disposition) General Location On/Off JSU 01/30/2023 16:32 01/09/2023 12:00 01/30/2023 16:32 Theft of Property 012300059- Closed Crow Hall […]

Alexandria Taking Charge

Taking charge

Alexandria, AL – Hunt lines up former teammate for big foul in big moment, helps Alexandria take down Jacksonville to avenge recent loss at home; Ohatchee’s Crook goes for 61 against PV, and more THURSDAY’S GIRLS GAMES Alexandria 40, Jacksonville 38 Cedar Bluff at Ashville Cherokee County 58, Piedmont 39 Clay Central at Saks Jacksonville Christian […]

Calhoun County Republican Party Announces Elected Officers and Committee Members

Calhoun County Republican Party Announces Elected Officers and Committee Members

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Republican Party recently held elections for officers and committee members.  The following individuals were elected to serve.   EXECUTIVE OFFICERS James Bennett, Chairman Darryl League, Vice Chairman Kim McCarson, Secretary Fred Hughes, Treasurer   STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS James Bennett Henry Mullinax Ed Isom Keith Kelley Alan Long Jacob […]

Tickets on Sale for Carnegie Hall Performances from Jacksonville State University

Tickets on Sale for Carnegie Hall Performances

Jacksonville, AL – Per the JSU media department, in March, JSU musicians will perform back-to-back in concert at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall. First, on March 13, Dr. Rachel Park, assistant professor of piano, will debut in the venue’s Weill Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Two weeks later, on March 27, the A Cappella Choir […]

Forgotten Figures: Black History Month at the Anniston Museums and Gardens

Forgotten Figures Black History Month

Anniston, AL – On Sunday, February 12th from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm the Berman Museum, part of the Anniston Museums and Gardens, will host a Forgotten Figures program. Celebrate Black History Month with the Berman Museum as they focus on the lives of significant figures in the Black community. Join them as they remember individuals whose […]

Miss Golden Eagle Pageant To Be Held this Weekend

The Miss Golden Eagle Pageant

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville High School PTO will host the Miss Golden Eagle Pageant this weekend on Saturday, February 4th at 2:00 pm. This event will be held at the Jacksonville High School. Doors open at 1:00 pm. pageant. There is a $5.00 admission however 4 and under are free.

Letter to the Editor – Opinion Piece Regarding Voter Knowledge

Letter to the Editor Regarding Voting Knowledge

Calhoun County, AL – We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All opinions are from the writer and are not the opinion of Calhoun County Journal. Please feel free to include your name or post anonymously. We will not posts threats or accusations. We encourage our reader interaction with this news […]

Local Church to Host Tacky Prom Ladies Night

Ladies Night - Tacky Prom

Oxford, AL – On Friday, February 10th the Life Church at Oxford will host a Tacky Prom Ladies Night at 6:00 pm. All ladies from the youth and up are invited to have a great time at Tacky Prom. The invite stated, “Come dressed up however you want to, we just want to have some fun! […]

Golden Class

Jacksonville’s senior players and manager line up for senior-night activities before the Golden Eagles’ victory over Alexandria on Thursday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville, AL – State-champion Jacksonville seniors celebrate senior night with victory over rival Alexandria, eye bigger games to come; Piedmont rallies past rival Cherokee County for 20th win, and more THURSDAY’S BOYS GAMES Jacksonville 68, Alexandria 47 Ashville 50, Cedar Bluff 48 Clay Central 57, Saks 33 Gaston 67, Jacksonville Christian 60 Gaylesville at Donoho Hokes […]

ALEA Celebrates Black History Month

ALEA Celebrates Black History Month

Montgomery, AL – Per the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) each February, our nation honors and celebrates the history of African Americans and their immeasurable contributions to every aspect of American life. As Alabamians our state was the location of numerous monumental and pivotal events which led up to the American Civil Rights Movement that awakened not only […]