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Jacksonville City Council Meeting Highlights: April 22nd, 2024

Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville City Council held a regularly scheduled work session and city council meeting on April 22nd, 2024.      Call to order. Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call. Tony Taylor – Present Sherry Laster – Absent Coty Galloway – Present Andy Green – Present Terry Wilson – Present Proclamation. – None Work […]

Exploring Nature’s Bounty: A Guided Wildflower Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve

Weaver Hike

Anniston, AL – This past weekend, nature enthusiasts gathered at Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston, AL, for a journey through the world of native wildflowers and plants. Led by Dr. Jimmy Triplett, a botanist known for his expertise in plant taxonomy and evolutionary biology, the event promised a deep dive into the diverse flora thriving in […]

Algae Control Efforts at Choccolocco Park’s Lake Result in Fish Casualties

Oxford Fish

Oxford, AL – Reports of dead fish floating in the waters of Choccolocco Park’s lake in Oxford have sparked concern among visitors and city officials alike. The cause? A recent algae control operation carried out by a contracted company on behalf of the city. According to city leaders, the treatment utilized in the algae control […]

Softball Roundup for Calhoun County

Saks’ A.J. Twymon (left) and Olivia Wills homered in a victory over Anniston on Monday. (Submitted photos)

Calhoun County, AL – Wills, Twymon homer as Saks wins. Mooney homers, gets win for Oxford. Holloway homers twice, and Whaley and Hill get it done in the circle as Handley wins. Glencoe’s Waldrop drives in three runs. White Plains’ Richardson homers twice, but Spring Garden edges the Wildcats. SAKS — Olivia Wills’ two-run home run […]

Senate Passes Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act: Senator Katie Britt Applauds Bipartisan Effort

Senator Britt Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Protect Alabamians’ Access to Federal Court

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) voiced her appreciation for the Senate’s swift approval of the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at bolstering access to federal courts nationwide. The legislation, cosponsored by Senator Britt and led in the Senate by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), sailed through with […]

Calhoun County Soccer Roundup

Donoho’s Turley, Jacksonville’s Page and Weaver score hat tricks. Weaver gets two goals apiece from Johannson, Gibbs and Richmond. Cover photo: Donoho’s girls celebrate after their 3-1 victory over Fort Payne on Monday at Jacksonville State University. (Submitted photo) By East Alabama Sports Today JACKSONVILLE — Senior Erin Turley scored all three Donoho goals, and the 1A-3A Falcons beat 6A Fort Payne 3-1 on Monday on Jacksonville State University’s field. The match marked the regular-season finale for Donoho, which plays host to Altamont to open the state playoffs on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Donoho’s boys open the playoffs at Westminster-Oak Mountain on Monday at 5 p.m. JACKSONVILLE 8, GLENCOE 2: Lexi Page and Emerson Weaver scored three goals each as Jacksonville finished the regular season at 17-3-2 and Class 4A, Area 5 champion. Willa Kate Walker and Kylie Terrell each added a goal. Sarah Sloughfy had five assists, while Page, Weaver and Gray Hill each had one assist. Behind the defense of Emma Easterling, goalie Kelsie Sigler recorded five saves in the win. Jacksonville’s girls will open the playoffs against Cherokee County on Tuesday, and Jacksonville’s boys will play at Westbrook Christian on Monday. Times TBD. WEAVER 6, TALLADEGA 2: Lena Johannson had two goals and a save, and Weaver celebrated senior night with a victory. Senior Erionna Richmond and senior D.J. Gibbs scored two goals apiece, and Maggie Santiago had two assists. Gianna Luna added one assist, and Brooke Jones had seven saves.

Jacksonville, AL – Donoho’s Turley, Jacksonville’s Page and Weaver score hat tricks. Weaver gets two goals apiece from Johannson, Gibbs and Richmond.   Senior Erin Turley scored all three Donoho goals, and the 1A-3A Falcons beat 6A Fort Payne 3-1 on Monday on Jacksonville State University’s field. The match marked the regular-season finale for Donoho, […]