Jacksonville City Council Meeting
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held a regularly scheduled work session and city council meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024. Call to order. Invocation Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call. Tony Taylor – Present Sherry Laster – Present Coty Galloway – Present Andy Green – Present Terry Wilson – Present Proclamation: National School […]
White Plains Boys Take Down Jacksonville Tournament Champs
White Plains, AL – Williams erupts for 25 points, and White Plains’ boys down Calhoun County champions Jacksonville to keep hopes of playing host to area alive. Jacksonville girls dominate. Monday’s scoreboard BOYS White Plains 66, Jacksonville 65 Weaver 56, Munford 50 Ohatchee 70, Wellborn 42 Spring Garden 50, Faith Christian 39 Cedar Bluff 72, Pleasant […]
Undercover Operation in Oxford Leads to Arrests of Four Men for Attempting to Solicit Minors
Oxford, AL – In a joint effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, four men find themselves behind bars following an undercover operation in Oxford targeting adults attempting to solicit sexual contact from minors. The individuals arrested in connection with the operation include: – Quintay Jermaine Jackson, of Jacksonville – Ronnie Fred Miles, of Ragland – Cadarius […]
Weaver Duals Champs
Birmingham, AL – Weaver’s glorious wrestling program achieves a first, defeating St. John Paul II then St. James to win Class 1A-4A state duals title. Weaver’s wrestling program and glory are old friends, but even the Bearcats can achieve a first. Weaver beat St. John Paul II 66-16 then St. James 42-23 in Friday’s Class 1A-4A […]
Senator Katie Britt Supports National School Choice Week, Advocates for Educational Freedom
Washington D.C. – In a statement released today, United States Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) expressed her support for the 14th annual National School Choice Week, taking place from January 21 through January 27, 2024. Senator Britt highlighted the significance of quality education as a powerful tool for unlocking the American Dream. Emphasizing education as the pathway […]
Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Jan. 22-27. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email [email protected]. Basketball MONDAY, Jan. 22 Wellborn at Ohatchee Winterboro at Donoho Spring Garden boys at Faith Christian Victory Christian girls at Faith Christian Jacksonville at White Plains Weaver at Munford Pleasant Valley boys […]
Calhoun County Prep Wrestling
Saks, AL – Bailey, Bagley and Tidwell lead Piedmont to victory in Belser Memorial tournament. Wellborn, White Plains, Lincoln have two weight-class winners apiece. Izak Bailey, Hunter Bagley and Caleb Tidwell won their weight classes to lead Piedmont to victory in Saturday’s Cpt. Donnie Belser, Jr., Memorial tournament. Piedmont scored 183 points, edging Cleburne […]
Tragic Fatal Crash Claims Life of Woman in Munford
Munford, AL – A devastating single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian has resulted in the tragic death of a 23-year-old woman from Jackson, Georgia. Gi’kia B. Green lost her life in the incident that occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 20. The crash unfolded on Alabama 21 near Reinier Lane, within the city limits of Munford. […]
Calhoun County Prep Basketball
Calhoun County, AL – Led by Nixon, Jacksonville boys follow up Calhoun County title with area victory over Cleburne County. Barksdale recognized for career milestone. Jacksonville girls victorious, and Southside wins the Etowah County title for the second time in school history. One night after winning their first Calhoun County championship since 1995, Jacksonville’s boys scored […]
Forging Futures: Jacksonville State University Pioneering Collaboration with FEMA Center
Jacksonville, AL – In a groundbreaking development, Jacksonville State University (JSU) has extended its partnership with the FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), solidifying their commitment to joint research, internships, and academic endeavors until 2032. Leaders from both institutions convened on January 19, engaging in discussions to enhance the existing rapport between JSU and CDP. The […]
