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May 2, 2024 Most Wanted in Calhoun County

05 01 24 Calhoun County Sheriff Most Wanted Cover

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]

Jacksonville State University Approves Tuition Increase for 2024 Academic Year

Jacksonville State University board of trustees approves tuition increase

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) has announced a tuition increase for the upcoming academic year of 1.5 percent, following approval from its Board of Trustees. The decision was disclosed in a news release from JSU, where university officials emphasized that the adjustment was made after careful consideration and thorough financial analysis aimed at […]

Piedmont Gears Up for 3rd Annual Strawberry Festival

3rd Annual Strawberry Festival

Piedmont. AL – Piedmont is preparing for a sweet celebration as it gears up to host the 3rd Annual Piedmont Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 11th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Organized by the Piedmont Strawberry Festival committee, the event promises a day filled with fun, entertainment, and, of course, plenty of delicious strawberries. Set […]

Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Protect Adolescents from Social Media Harms

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Brian Schatz, Ted Cruz, Chris Murphy Introduce Legislation to Protect Kids from Damaging Effects of Social Media

Washington D. C. – In a bipartisan effort to address growing concerns about the negative impacts of social media on adolescents, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) in introducing the Kids Off Social Media Act. The proposed legislation, sponsored by parents of school-aged […]

Calhoun County Baseball: 1+2=3

Alexandria’s Nic Thompson pops up after scoring on a passed ball during Wednesday’s Game 1 of the Valley Cubs’ Class 5A quarterfinals series at Sardis. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Sardis, AL – Top-ranked Alexandria, No. 2 Sardis split first two games of their best-of-3 Class 5A quarterfinal series at Sardis. Game 3 Thursday. By Joe Medley One expects things when the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the state play each other in a baseball playoff series. Game 3? That’s to be expected. Andrew Allen […]

A Release from John H. Merrill: Strengthening Election Security Should be a National Priority

Strengthening Election Security Should be a National Priority

Montgomery, AL – Strengthening Election Security Should be a National Priority Written by John H. Merrill: John H. Merrill served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2010-2014 and as Alabama’s 53rd Secretary of State from 2015-2023. As the 2024 election season heats up, offering assistance to our hardworking state and local election officials should […]

Thelo Games Event: CrossFit Thelo’s 7th Annual Competition Returns to Jacksonville

Thelo Games 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Fitness enthusiasts and athletes are gearing up for an adrenaline-packed event as CrossFit Thelo prepares to host its highly anticipated Thelo Games on Saturday, May 11th, starting at 8:00 am. Located at 211 Francis St E, Jacksonville, AL, this annual competition promises a day of intense workouts and camaraderie. In its 7th […]

Alabama Attorney General and State Superintendent Issue Statement on Title IX Rule

Joint Statement from Attorney General Steve Marshall and State School Superintendent Eric Mackey

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Alabama State School Board Superintendent Eric Mackey have released the following statement to public school districts across the state: “The State of Alabama filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s recently announced rule on Title IX. Title IX, as passed by Congress in 1972, prohibits sex-based discrimination […]