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Calhoun County Deputy/School Resource Officer Captures Fleeing Man

SRO Arrest Cover photo

Jacksonville, AL – On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at approximately 2pm, a deputy sheriff with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a possible driver passed out behind the wheel. When the deputy arrived and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Boozer Road in Jacksonville the driver, later identified as Jason Corey Cottrill, […]

A Warm Welcome Back: Embracing Students at Jacksonville State University

A Warm Welcome Back Embracing Students at Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL – As the days grow shorter and the air carries a hint of autumn to come, the familiar excitement of a new academic year fills the air at Jacksonville State University (JSU). The campus, once again bustling with activity, welcomes back students with open arms and a renewed sense of possibility. For returning students, […]

The Frontmen of Country Are Coming to the Oxford Performing Arts Center

The Frontmen of Country

Oxford, AL – On Friday, August 25th at 7:30 pm The Frontmen of Country are going to the Oxford Performing Arts Center. The Frontmen, featuring Richie McDonald, Larry Stewart, and Tim Rushlow, are the dynamic voices of 90’s country legends. With over 30 million records sold and 30 major hits between them, they have made their […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Pass Legislation Targeting Deadly Flow Of Fentanyl

U.S. SENATOR KATIE BRITT, COLLEAGUES PASS LEGISLATION TARGETING DEADLY FLOW OF FENTANYL

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined her colleagues in passing the bipartisan Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act. This bill aims to stop the flow of deadly fentanyl into our country by choking off the income source of those who traffic in synthetic opioids.  This legislation was introduced by […]

Jacksonville Police Stats 8/6/2023 -8/13/2023

Jacksovnille Stats

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 8/6/2023 -8/13/2023. There were a total of 245 answered calls for service. There were 46 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were three felony arrest made and 27 misdemeanor arrests. There were 13 traffic accidents, 209 traffic stops, and 35 […]

Commentary With Alexandria’s Coach Ginn

Alexandria head coach Todd Ginn talks about the 2023 Valley Cubs during Tuesday’s preseason interview. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Alexandria, AL –With Ross in Tuscaloosa, Valley Cubs not rich on preseason buzz, but Ginn’s eyes see much to like about his latest Alexandria team Joe Medley   Even a hallowed program like Alexandria has those years. You know the kind. Household names graduated. Maybe a key player transferred. Maybe last year’s record doesn’t exactly […]

City of Anniston Parking/Transit Alert

City of Anniston Transit Alert Partial Downtown Parking Lot Closure Aug. 17, 2023

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston has announced that the upper portion of City Parking Lot #8, located off of Wilmer Avenue between East 11th & East 12th Street, will be closed until further notice (red area in image). This portion of the parking lot will be utilized as a storage and construction overflow […]

Parmalee to Headline Jacksonville State University’s Spirit on Mountain Street

Parmalee to Headline Spirit on Mountain Street

Jacksonville, AL – The JSU press department released this week that everybody should get ready for delicious food, fun activities and country music because Jacksonville’s largest outdoor festival, Spirit on Mountain Street, is back!The JSU Student Government Association invites the community to Mountain Street, next to JSU Stadium, on Aug. 17 for an evening of family-friendly […]