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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’ Daniel Williams goes up for two of his 25 points as Jacksonville’s Ky’dric Fisher defends Monday at White Plains. (Photo by Joe Medley)

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 targeting adults attempting to solicit sexual contact from 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

Weaver receives its trophy after winning the program’s first state duals championship Friday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Submitted photo)

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 hayden.medley@gmail.com. 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

Traffic Fatality

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

University and CDP officials signed an agreement on Jan. 19 to continue partnering through 2032. Pictured, from left: Leigha Cauthen, JSU Chief External Affairs Officer; Dr. Christie Shelton, JSU Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Tanveer Islam, head of the JSU Department of Emergency Management and Public Administration; Tony Russell, Superintendent of the Center for Domestic Preparedness; and Dr. Maureen Newton, Dean of the JSU College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Photo by Alyssa Cash.

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 […]