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Jacksonville State Univ. Breaks Ground on Three New Building Projects

JSU Breaks Ground on Three New Building Projects

Jacksonville, AL – The JSU media department shared that Jacksonville State officially broke ground on Monday on three new building projects aimed at bringing the 140-year-old university into a new era. Alumni and members of the community gathered on the site of the future North Village Residence Hall to see the Board of Trustees, President Don C. […]

Just Drive: April Marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Alabama

Just Drive April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Montgomery, AL – The behavior of driving distracted continues to plague our state’s roadways by creating dangerous situations that can easily be avoided by using safe driving practices. In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division is encouraging drivers and motorcyclists to steer clear of distractions […]

Endangered and Invasive Species Edition at the Anniston Museums and Gardens

Saturday Alive! Endangered and Invasive Species Edition

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, April 22nd at 1:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host the Saturday Alive! Endangered and Invasive Species Edition. Join them for a guest favorite – Saturday Alive! Each month they will discuss a new topic and introduce participants to several of their animal ambassadors. In honor of Earth Day, they […]

Northeast Alabama Heart Walk This Weekend

Register for Heart Walk

Jacksonville, AL – It’s not too late to sign up for the Northeast Alabama Heart Walk, to be held on the JSU campus for the first time this Saturday, April 22. Activities will begin at 8:00 am at Pete Mathews Coliseum, before the walk around campus commences at 9:00 am. There will be one-mile and […]

Like Father, Follow Son in Piedmont

Jonathan Odam (standing) and long-time assistant coach Matt Glover talk during a timeout at the Northeast Regional on Feb. 23. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Piedmont, AL – Odam confirms resignation as Piedmont’s boys’ basketball coach, looks forward to following son Alex’s college career at Jax State By Joe Medley Jonathan Odam has enjoyed his sideline seat to son Alex’s basketball career at Piedmont High School, and the son’s father/coach plans on enjoying the view from a few rows up, at […]

Cheaha Cheer & Tumble Broke Ground in Oxford

Cheaha Cheer & Tumble Groundbreaking

Oxford, AL – Per the Calhoun County Economic Development Council the City of Oxford Cheaha Cheer & Tumble held their groundbreaking on April 18th. This small business started out in a 3,000-square-foot space in the Incubator (Northeast Alabama Entrepreneurial Center) and is expanding for the fourth time since. The Calhoun County Economic Development Council stated, “We have […]

Jacksonville State Univ PR Students Headed to Nationals

PR Students Headed to Nationals

Jacksonville, AL – Per the JSU media team or the first time, the JSU chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is sending two of its officers to the National PRSSA Leadership Assembly. Communication majors Ellejae Reynolds, who serves as PRSSA president, and Kennedy Bragg, chapter director of digital media, will travel to […]

Tuesday Calhoun County Preps

Faith Christian’s boys’ tennis team holds the prize for winning the Class 1A-3A Section 3 tournament Monday in Huntsville. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County, AL – Faith Christian boys win sectional tennis title; Jacksonville, Oxford, Piedmont, White Plain win in softball; Donoho, Ohatchee and Ragland win in baseball   Faith Christian’s boys won the Class 1A-3A Section 3 tennis tournament Tuesday, edging second place Alabama School of Cyber Technology 45-40. Whitesburg Christian Academy scored 32 points. Faith’s Eli Mitchell […]