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Jacksonville High School Class of 1973 Honors Fallen Teammate with Scholarship at JSU

Scholarship Established to Honor Fallen Football Star

Jacksonville, AL – Originally reported by JSU’s Brett Buckner, in a heartfelt tribute to their late high school football teammate, Anthony Odell “Speedy” Cannon, the Jacksonville High School (JHS) Class of 1973 has announced the establishment of the Anthony “Speedy” Cannon Endowed Memorial Scholarship at Jacksonville State University (JSU). This initiative marks 51 years since […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Addresses SEC Hack and Raises Concerns on Cybersecurity

U.S. Senator Katie Britt SEC Hack Shows Cyber Vulnerabilities

Washington D.C. – In response to the reported hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) official account on X, formerly known as Twitter, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, released a statement expressing her concerns. “Congress and the American people deserve answers regarding […]

Exciting Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament for Teens at Anniston Public Library

teen super smash brothers ultimate tournament

Anniston, AL – Gaming enthusiasts and competitive teens are gearing up for a thrilling event at the Anniston Public Library on Thursday, January 18th, at 6:00 pm. The library is set to host a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, promising an evening filled with intense battles and camaraderie. This upcoming gaming extravaganza is tailor-made for […]

Dazzling Lights and Inspiring Moments at the 2024 Miss JSU Pageant in Jacksonville

Pictured from left: Amelia Tucker, first runner-up; Grace Ann Lundy, Miss JSU 2024; Lily Grace Vernon, Miss JSU 2023; and Chloe James, winner of the Darby Angle Acts of Kindness Award. Photo by Alyssa Cash.

  Jacksonville, AL – Per the Director of Strategic Communications for JSU, Buffy Lockette, the Leone Cole Auditorium lit up with twinkling lights and glimmering ballgowns as 12 talented women graced the stage for the much-anticipated 2024 Miss JSU Pageant, marking the first major event of the spring semester. The auditorium was packed with eager […]

Signature Ralph

First-year Gadsden City coach Ralpheal Graves talks during a timeout at Oxford on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford, AL – Graves finds the answer as Gadsden City withstands Alexander’s 33-point gem, seizes momentum for 6A, Area 13 victory at Oxford. Whitfield’s big second half propels Oxford girls. Friday scoreboard BOYS Gadsden City 59, Oxford 56 Pleasant Valley 38, Ranburne 28 Alexandria 60, Southside 37 Glencoe 74, Hokes Bluff 65 GIRLS Oxford 49, Gadsden […]

Ivey OpEd: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewel industries, automotive manufacturing. But I’m standing up for Alabamians and protecting our jobs.

Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewel industries, automotive manufacturing. But I’m standing up for Alabamians and protecting our jobs.

Ivey OpEd: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewel industries, automotive manufacturing. But I’m standing up for Alabamians and protecting our jobs. By: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey    September 30, 1993, marked a watershed moment in Alabama history. That is the day Mercedes-Benz went against the grain and chose our state to be […]

Anniston Museum and Gardens Present Third Thursday Plant Sale

SHOP THIRD THURSDAY PLANT SALE

Anniston, AL – Get ready for a green-thumb adventure at the Anniston Museum and Gardens as they host the Shop Third Thursday Plant Sale on Thursday, January 18. This exciting event will take place from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens Greenhouses & Nursery. Gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers alike are […]

ASWA Basketball Poll

Jacksonville’s Devin Barksdale shoots a jump shot at Piedmont on Tuesday. Jacksonville’s boys moved up to No. 2 in Class 4A in the latest Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County, AL – The Alabama Sports Writers Association high school basketball rankings began with teams reporting results to their local sports writers, and those writers nominating teams for consideration. Writers recommend teams, with each team’s record, opponents and margins of wins and losses. Rankings are compiled from that information. GIRLS CLASS 7A 1. Bob Jones […]