Jacksonville Police are Investigating a Shooting That Occurred Near JSU’s Campus
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near JSU’s campus. Please be on the lookout for a white Cadillac Escalade with tinted windows driven by a black male wearing a brown hoodie. Any information please contact Jacksonville Police Department at: 256-435-6448, JSUPD at 256-782-5050, or submit at tip on the Cocky Watch app.
Oxford City Schools Are Accelerating Learning for Students
Oxford, AL – While there are plenty of negative reports about student learning loss post-pandemic, Oxford City School system is beating the odds and accelerating student growth in reading and math. A recent report ranked the district 13th in the state for reading growth and 31st for mathematic growth. The Oxford City School system uses i-Ready Assessment […]
On Eagle’s Wings: The Amazing World of Eagles at the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, February 18th at 1:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host On Eagle’s Wings: The Amazing World of Eagles. Have you ever wondered what makes an eagle so majestic? With their razor-sharp beaks, piercing talons, and carnivorous diet, eagles are the fiercest predators in the Alabama skies. This powerful bird of […]
Governor Ivey Announces Exports Soared to New Record in 2022
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Alabama exports surged to over $25.5 billion in 2022, setting a new annual record and providing another indicator that the state’s economy is performing strongly. Last year’s surging export activity was driven by rising overseas shipments of Alabama-made vehicles, aerospace parts, chemicals, minerals, metals and paper products, […]
Sectional Success for Weaver
Birmingham, AL – Weaver, Ranburne currently second in their respective 1A-4A Super Section wrestling championships Defending state champion Weaver will have three wrestlers vying for sectional championships Saturday after the first day of competition at the AHSAA 1A-4A North Super Sectional Wrestling Championships. The Bearcats go into the final day with 157 points, in second place, 24 […]
City of Anniston Announces 2023 Main Street Reimbursement Grant Program
Anniston, AL – Main Street Anniston (MSA) and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are excited to announce a partnership in establishing the Downtown Anniston Multi-Purpose Reimbursement Grant program for: (1) For-Profit Businesses, (2) Nonprofit Corporations, and (3) Private Citizens within the defined boundaries of the Downtown Anniston Historic District and Anniston’s West 15th Historic District. The reimbursement […]
Calhoun County Electrical Contractor Launched New Electrician’s Apprenticeship
Calhoun County, AL – With local demand for workers trained in the skilled trades at an all-time high, Commercial Trade Solutions in Anniston is taking steps to fill that need with the first company-sponsored electrician registered apprenticeship program in Calhoun County. Working with the assistance of the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship and NCCER (The National Center […]
UPDATE: Reward Offered For Information Regarding 911 Communications Tower Site Theft
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department and the Calhoun County 911 Board are requesting information on a theft from 911 Communications Tower Site. Per the Sherrff they released the following information: “We need your help identifying this male and this vehicle. The suspect (along with another who is not pictured) unlawfully entered into a […]
Oxford is Re-flexed
Oxford, AL – After feeling Jacksonville’s flex a week ago, Oxford boys resume flexing for 6A Area 13 title and chance to play subregional at home By Joe Medley Flexing favors those who flex. It’s those flexed upon who feel perplexed. Watching film of a week-old, 38-point loss to Jacksonville left a fast-growing Oxford team perplexed. “We went […]
Ballroom Dancing Offered by JSU’s Continuing Education
Jacksonville, AL – Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango your way into your Valentine’s heart by signing up for Beginning Ballroom Dancing, offered through Continuing Education and Outreach on Mondays starting Feb. 13., 7-8:30 p.m., at Auto Custom Carpets Studio in Oxford. The course fee is $69 per person or $119 per couple, but a 25 percent discount […]
