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Saks Football

Saks coach Alphonso Freeney, flanked by seniors Jacori Avery and Mason Stevens, talks during Calhoun County Quarterback Club Media Day in July. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Saks, AL – Not every team can win its last game, and doing so changed Saks’ perspective during the offseason, gave Wildcats hope headed into Freeney’s second season as head coach. High school football practice starts this week, and East Alabama Sports Today editor Joe Medley has begun his annual round of preseason visits to […]

Jacksonville Gears Up for Back to School Bash

Back To School Bash

Jacksonville, AL – The City of Jacksonville is inviting the community to come together for a fun-filled summer sendoff at the Back to School Bash on Friday, August 16. The event will take place at 320 Church Ave SE, starting at 7 p.m., and admission is free for everyone. This year’s Back to School Bash […]

Ohatchee Football

Flanked by wide receiver Colby Hester (left) and quarterback Jake Roberson, Ohatchee coach Chris Findley talks at Calhoun County Quarterback Club Media Day in July. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Ohatchee, AL – With depth and experience to overcome injuries, and talent to open up the offense, Ohatchee eyes ‘the year we’ve been looking forward to for a long time.’   Chris Findley pulls no punches about his latest Ohatchee football team. “We’re excited about this year,” said Findley, the Indians’ head coach since midway through […]

Alabama Attorney General Joins Coalition Opposing Biden-Harris Administration on State De-Banking Laws

Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Attorney General Ashley Moody and a Multistate Opposition to Biden-Harris Administration’s Latest Fear Mongering Attempt

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, along with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and 18 other state attorneys general, has voiced opposition to the Biden-Harris administration’s stance on state laws that prevent “de-banking,” which the administration claims pose a “national security threat.” The coalition of attorneys general argues that these claims are an […]

State Match Play

State Match Play

Anniston, AL – Perennial Calhoun County Golf Tour contender Cole reaches semifinals of State Match Play at ACC. Wigington reaches quarterfinals in Senior Match Play    Calhoun County Golf Tour regular Ty Cole advanced to the Alabama Golf Association’s State Match Play semifinals Saturday at Anniston Country Club. Cole, from Albertville, will play Fort Payne’s […]

AmFirst Provides 55,000 Meals Through July Food Drive

AmFirst Donates 55,000 Meals to Alabamians

Birmingham, AL – AmFirst Credit Union announced that it provided 55,000 meals to Alabamians during July as part of the Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive. The initiative was conducted in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama and Sinclair Broadcasting. AmFirst collected nearly 18,000 pounds of food across all participating branches. In […]

Jacksonville State University Scrimmage

JSU scrimmage

Jacksonville, AL – Big plays, quarterbacks stand out, and Rodriguez sees no pecking order as evidence that he has good options at QB. By Joe Medley Rich Rodriguez says he’s not worried about a lack of pecking order among quarterbacks 11 days and one scrimmage into fall camp. “Everybody says, ‘if you have two, you […]

Notice of Completion

Notice of Completion

FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Dominguez Design-Build has completed the Contract for FMTC Soldier Fitness and Testing Facility, AC-22-C-0038-S, located at Anniston, Alabama, for the Armory Commission of Alabama, Owner, and have made request for final settlement […]