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Comer Coming

B.B. Comer coach Marcus Herbert leads the Tigers during the 2022 Larry & Connie Davidson Classic at Oxford. (File photo)

Sylacauga, AL – With Weaver grad Herbert at the helm, B.B. Comer takes down Central Coosa for area title, advances to subregional play.   Marcus Herbert has his team one win away from the Central Regional. Chris Wilson’s 21 points and 11 rebounds led the way as B.B. Comer downed Central Coosa 52-39 in Thursday’s Class […]

City of Piedmont City Council Regular Meeting

City if Piedmont City Council Regular Meeting

Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday afternoon Piedmont City Council Meeting Mayor Baker informed the Council the operational expenses were $ 797,209.85 which included two weeks payroll. The bills were approved for payment. In Visitor Comments: Mr. John Garlick spoke to the Council about him being a candidate for Probate Judge of Calhoun County. His resume […]

‘An Absolute Steal’ for Oxford

Oxford’s Andrew Kirkland (left), Jaydon Thomas, Camare Hampton and Donovan Jones pose for pictures after Oxford’s National Signing Day ceremony Wednesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford, AL – One of four Oxford signees to spark a raucous NSD ceremony, running back Thomas looks to hit the portal-world hole and speed from preferred walk-on to a scholarship at Jax State. By Joe Medley Say this about Jaydon Thomas … he’s a crowd pleaser. As measured by the elbow-on-arm meter, Oxford’s senior running […]

Jacksonville State University NSD

Jax State NSD

Jacksonville, AL – Gamecocks announce eight signing-day signee, eight January transfers to go with early-signee class. Includes lists, bios and quotes from Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez on each new addition.   Jacksonville State announced the additions of 10 football signees and eight transfers during Wednesday’s National Signing Day. Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez also said […]

Unlock the Secrets of a Blooming Garden at the Anniston Museum and Gardens

How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden

Anniston, AL – As winter’s chill begins to loosen its grip, garden enthusiasts in Anniston are eagerly looking forward to the promise of vibrant blooms and the return of pollinators. To kickstart the gardening season, the Anniston Museum and Gardens is hosting an insightful event titled “How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden,” featuring Lisa […]

Something Bigger in Jacksonville

Jacksonville head football coach Clint Smith talks during Wednesday’s National Signing Day ceremony to honor Ky’dric Fisher (left) and Maddie Holt. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s Fisher looks ahead to opportunities to come at, and because of, Dartmouth. Holt channels sixth-grade self to explain opportunity she never saw coming with Gadsden State cross country. By Joe Medley Jacksonville High’s National Signing Day ceremony had the speeches, memorabilia tables, snacks and personal stories. It also had that something-bigger feel. […]

Calhoun County Area Roundup

Anniston boys, the 2024 Class 4A, Area 10 champion. (Submitted photo)

Handley, AL – Anniston boys latest road warriors from Calhoun County to win an area title. Alexandria dominates at home, and area champ Glencoe to play host to Plainview.   Anniston’s boys added themselves to the list of area-tournament road warriors from Calhoun County. Tournament most valuable player Jacorey Lane scored 15 of his game-high 20 […]