City of Anniston Received $10,000 Donation and Recognizes a Leader
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Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on December 19th, 2023 Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Call To Order Roll Call Mayor Jack Draper – Present Ward 1 Councilman Jay Jenkins – Present Ward 2 Councilman Demetric D. Roberts – Present Ward 3 Councilwoman Ciara Smith – Present […]
Prep Basketball in Calhoun County
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Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Crews, Pleasant Valley’s Cranmer light it up in thriller. Phillips leads Jacksonville girls past Cleburne County. Saks, Jacksonville, Glencoe and B.B. Comer boys victorious. Tuesday scoreboard BOYS Anniston 44, Alexandria 39 Jacksonville 48, Cleburne County 33 Glencoe 61, Lincoln 35 B.B. Comer 73, Ragland 30 Ashville 70, Wellborn 43 Etowah […]
Jacksonville City Council Meeting: December 18th, 2023
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Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met for their scheduled City Council meeting on Monday, December 18th, 2023 Call to order. Invocation: Rev. David Haynes Westside Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call. Tony Taylor – Present Sherry Laster – Present Coty Galloway – Present Andy Green – Present Terry Wilson – Present […]
AHSAA Makes an Oops in Their Reclassification: Impact on Calhoun County
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Montgomery, AL – Citing an ALSDE data reporting error, AHSAA adjusts reclassification with major implications for classifications, region alignments for area schools. By Joe Medley Anniston will no longer bump up to Class 5A in AHSAA 2024-26 reclassification, and the dominoes fell on other area schools. Citing an Alabama State Department of Education reporting error on […]
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Supports Bipartisan CONNECT for Health Act to Enhance Telehealth Services
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Washington D.C. – In a recent statement, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) voiced her endorsement of the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation, reintroduced by Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and cosponsored by Senator Britt along with 57 additional Senate colleagues, […]
Jacksonville’s Ogle a Warhawk
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Jacksonville, AL – After coaching change altered plans to sign with Troy, Jacksonville’s 9,000-yard passer signs with Louisiana-Monroe. By Joe Medley Jim Ogle was on his way to Troy for an official visit two weeks ago, had just passed Oxford, when his cell phone rang. “It’s really crazy,” Ogle said. “I’d been committed since April, and […]
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Launches Annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign for the Holiday Season
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Montgomery, AL – As the year draws to a close, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is gearing up for its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign, set to commence on Thursday, December 21, and continue through Monday, January 1, 2024. This festive initiative aims to engage citizens and foster a safer holiday season by […]
Calhoun County Preview
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Calhoun County, AL – In the latest marquee matchup of Calhoun County powers, Anniston boys top Alexandria after big start to third quarter. Anniston’s undefeated girls dominate second half. Tuesday scoreboard BOYS Anniston 44, Alexandria 39 Jacksonville 48, Cleburne County 33 Glencoe 61, Lincoln 35 B.B. Comer 73, Ragland 30 Ashville 70, Wellborn 43 Etowah 66, […]