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Jacksonville City Hall Grand Opening Draws Enthusiastic Crowd

Jacksonville City Hall

Jacksonville, AL – The long-awaited grand opening of the new Jacksonville City Hall on Sunday, April 7th, marked a momentous occasion for the community, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. Located at 320 Church Avenue SE, the event commenced at 2 p.m. and continued until 4 p.m., Mayor Smith, Council members Taylor, Green, Galloway, Laster, and Wilson, […]

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Offers Boating Basics and License Courses

ALEA's 2024 Spring Boating Basics - Revised

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is once again providing its annual Boating Basics and License Courses across the state’s northern and central districts. These free hands-on classes offer citizens invaluable interaction with local ALEA Troopers and vital information regarding safety and regulations in local bodies of water frequently visited […]

Jacksonville State University To Host Comprehensive Active Shooter Training for Students

Students to Participate in Active Shooter Training on Thursday, April 11.

Jacksonville, AL – In an effort to enhance campus safety and preparedness, Jacksonville State University (JSU) is set to conduct a large-scale active shooter training exercise on Thursday, April 11th. The Interprofessional Education Event, has been two years in the making and will see students from various departments and programs participate in simulated emergency scenarios. […]

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of April 8-13. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball MONDAY, April 8 Munford at Oxford Wellborn at Piedmont Anniston at Jacksonville, DH Jacksonville Christian at Faith Christian Ranburne at Horseshoe Bend, DH Woodland at Randolph County Wadley at Winterboro Fayetteville […]

Green Thumb Gathering: Third Thursday Planting at Anniston Museum and Gardens

Third Thursday Plant a Tree

Anniston, AL  – The Anniston Museum and Gardens is gearing up to host a special Earth Day-themed event titled “Third Thursday: Plant a Tree.” Scheduled for Thursday, April 18th, at 4:00 pm, the event promises an enriching experience for attendees of all ages at the Longleaf Event Center. This family-friendly program invites participants to roll […]

Calhoun County Team Championship Winners

With Ty Cole standing on the Silver Lakes hearth base next to taller friend and teammate Gary Wigington on Sunday, the two celebrate their victory in the 2024 Calhoun County Team Championship. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County, AL – Cole-Wigington birdie two of the final three holes to break tie with Wells-Wilborn, win Calhoun County Team Championship. Cover photo:  By Joe Medley SILVER LAKES — Gary Wigington could not recall ever being on the winning team in the Calhoun County Team Championship. Ty Cole’s was’t certain, but said it might’ve occurred early […]

Anniston Police Stats 04/01/2024 to 04/07/2024

Anniston Stats

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 03/18/2024 to 03/24/2024. Anniston Officers answered a total of 1069 calls for service. There were 92 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were 77 miscellaneous (minor) incident reports taken. There were 18 felony arrests. There were 26 misdemeanor arrests. […]