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Calhoun County Community Art Show Now Open

Community Art Show

Jacksonville, AL – The Calhoun County Community Art Show is currently open to the public at the Manners Gallery in Hammond Hall. This annual event, now in its third year, is hosted by the Jacksonville Arts Council in collaboration with the Jacksonville State University (JSU) Department of Art and Design. The show aims to bridge […]

PIedmont Honors ‘Coach B’

James Blanchard (left) and Steve Smith during their 17-year run together at Piedmont. (Submitted photo)

Piedmont, AL – Blanchard, long-time defensive coordinator under Smith and major factor in their run of success at Piedmont, succumbs to cancer. By Joe Medley James Blanchard, long-time assistant coach under Steve Smith at multiple schools, died Friday, Smith confirms. Blanchard, 59, died after a long battle with cancer, Smith said. “I loved Coach Blanchard as […]