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Two Wanted Murder Suspects in This Weeks Calhoun County Most Wanted | Aug 15, 2023

August 15 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 […]

Jacksonville State University Professor Awarded Grant to Battle Childhood Cancers

JSU Professor Awarded Grant to Battle Childhood Cancers

Jacksonville, AL – JSU’s Brett Buckner shared for Dr. Le Su, the first time was the charm. The new faculty member has been awarded the first grant he applied for since joining JSU’s biology department in January – the St. Baldrick’s Scholar Award.St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the world’s largest charity funder of childhood cancer research […]

Commentary with Weaver’s Coach Cofer

First-year Weaver coach Ken Cofer talks during Monday’s preseason interview. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Weaver, AL – Two months into ‘God-led’ move to Weaver, Cofer finds players ‘starving’ to win, willing to discipline itself to get there   Joe Medley In the 11-man game of football, most mistakes go unnoticed in a pile. An less-trained eye in the stands never sees it. Weaver under first-year coach Ken Cofer will gladly […]

Oxford Book Club Set for August

Oxford Book Club

Oxford, AL – On August 21st, at 3:00 pm the Oxford Public Library will hold their book club meeting. This month, they will be reading Wally Lamb’s She’s Come Undone. Here’s a little bit about the read. In this extraordinary coming-of-age odyssey, Wally Lamb invites readers to hitch a wild ride on a journey of love, […]

New Fast Pace Health Walk-In Clinic Opens in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, AL Opening New Fast Pace Health Walk-In Clinic

Jacksonville, AL – Fast Pace Health has opened a New Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic at 1648 Pelham Road South, on Monday, August 14, 2023. This convenient Fast Pace Health location will be open seven days a week with extended weekday and weekend hours for current residents and surrounding Calhoun County communities. The clinic will feature multiple […]

A Calhoun County Look at Tax Efficient Charitable Giving

A Calhoun County Look at Tax Efficient Charitable Giving

Calhoun County, AL – When it comes to charitable giving, cash may not always be king. If you have an IRA, or own individual stocks or mutual funds in a brokerage account, there may be ways in which you can make charitable contributions in a tax advantageous manner. This article will explain a few tools and […]

Oxford’s Coach Brooks Changes Roles

Wes Brooks congratulates Drew McCormick after McCormick hit a home run this past season. (File photo)

Oxford, AL – After leading Oxford to its second state baseball title on his watch, Brooks will step away from coaching to move into athletics administration. By Joe Medley One of Oxford High’s most high profile coaches has moved into administration. Wes Brooks, who coached Oxford’s baseball team to its second Class 6A state title in […]