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Official Jacksonville City Halloween Events to Haunt Your Calendar

Official City of Jacksonville Halloween Events

Jacksonville, AL – Halloween is quickly approaching, and Jacksonville City is gearing up for a spooktacular time with a lineup of thrilling events that promise fun for all ages. Creepy Crawly Halloween – Date: October 20, 3:30 p.m. – Location: Jacksonville Public Library – Admission: Free Kickstart the Halloween festivities with the “Creepy Crawly Halloween” […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Acknowledges National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Advocates for Regular Screening

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Encourages Women to Get Regularly Screened

Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) is using the platform of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to urge women to prioritize their health and well-being. She encourages women to engage in open conversations with their healthcare providers, emphasizing the importance of regular breast cancer screenings and understanding potential risk factors associated with […]

Jacksonville State University’s Global Community Grows as International Enrollment Soars

International Students in front of International House

  Jacksonville, AL – Per the Director of Strategic Communications for JSU, Buffy Lockette, Exciting Surge in International Student Enrollment at JSU Jacksonville State University (JSU) is making headlines this fall for its remarkable rise in international student enrollment. As the world steadily recovers from the pandemic, the United States is experiencing an upturn in […]

Alabama High School Football Rankings: Who’s on Top in 2023?

ASWA football poll

Calhoun County, AL – The Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football rankings with first-place votes, win-loss record and total poll points: CLASS 7A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Central-Phenix City (18); 7-0; 225 2. Thompson (1); 6-1; 171 3. Auburn; 6-1; 140 4. Mary Montgomery; 8-0; 137 5. Hewitt-Trussville; 6-2; 110 6. Dothan; 6-2; […]

Calhoun County Volleyball: Pleasant Valley Clinches Class 2A, Area 10 Title in Style

Pleasant Valley’s Madison Schwabe (4) and Ellie Patterson go up to block as Donoho’s Estella Connell hits during Tuesday’s Class 2A, Area 12 final at Pleasant Valley. (Photo by Krista Larkin/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Pleasant Valley, AL – Surging Pleasant Valley takes Class 2A, Area 10 title. Donoho runner up, also advances to next week’s North Regional. Ohatchee, Piedmont advance in 3A, Area 10. Munford wins 4A, Area 8, Talladega runner up. Pleasant Valley’s late-season run continued through Tuesday’s Class 2A, Area 10 tournament. The Raiders (33-12) beat Ranburne 25-8, […]

Anniston Public Library’s Cosplayers Ball: Where Imagination Meets Celebration

Cosplayers Ball

Anniston, AL – On Thursday, October 19th, the Anniston Public Library is set to transform into a world where imagination and celebration collide as they host their annual Cosplayers Ball at 6:00 pm. Cosplayers, enthusiasts, and lovers of all things geek are invited to join in this unique and exciting event. For those unfamiliar with […]

AHSAA Central Board Restores Playoff Eligibility for Calhoun County’s White Plains Wildcats

Appeal approved

Calhoun County, AL – AHSAA Central Board restores White Plains’ playoff eligibility, and the Wildcats can make their first berth since 1994 with a victory over Munford on Friday plus help. Updated Region 4 standings Updated Class 4A, Region 4 standings to reflect White Plains’ successful appeal for playoff eligibility, with overall and region record reflecting […]

Exploring the Future of Business: Unlocking AI’s Potential in Anniston

AI Seminar

Anniston, AL – On Friday, October 20th, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am, the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center, in collaboration with Save Your Data, LLC, invites both business enthusiasts and tech aficionados to an enlightening seminar. This one-hour event promises to delve into the captivating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it […]