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Jax State in Lights to Spark Holiday Cheer

Jacksonville, AL –Jacksonville State University is set to brighten the holiday season with its annual Jax State in Lights, a cherished campus tradition taking place on Monday, December 2, at the President’s House. The festivities will run from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., with the official lighting ceremony kicking off at 5:00 p.m. Hosted by President […]

‘I Love It’

First-year Ohatchee coach Quntarius Hutchison shares a moment with Colby Hester before tipoff Thursday at Ohatchee. The Indians won Hutchison’s first game as a varsity head coach, beating Munford 57-45. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Ohatchee, AL – After a night of obsessing about the ‘checklist,’ Hutchison victorious in his debut as Ohatchee’s boys’ basketball coach. Ohatchee girls also down Munford. By Joe Medley As if Quintarius Hutchison’s first game as a varsity head coach didn’t go well enough, 4-year-old daughter Khloe put a hug on it. She met her dad […]

Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Senator Greg Reed as Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation

Montgomery, AL – This week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed as her Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation. The new role positions Reed to guide the transition of the Department of Labor to the Department of Workforce, a shift aimed at enhancing the state’s workforce development efforts. […]

Jacksonville City Schools Board Meeting Highlights: November 21, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Schools Board convened on November 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda included recognitions, financial reports, and updates on new business, reflecting the district’s dedication to academic excellence and operational transparency. Recognizing Excellence: Soaring Eagles of the Month Assistant Principal Jonathan Skinner celebrated students who […]

Prep Basketball

Spring Garden, AL – Spring Garden’s Austin turns in monster performance while crossing 3,000 career points. Jacksonville girls improve to 5-1. JCA boys and girls victorious. Jacksonville boys, Cherokee County girls win.   Newly minted Alabama signee Ace Austin poured in 49 points, pulled down 18 rebounds and dished out nine assists while passing a big […]

David Pugh Elected 2025 Chair of ABC National Board of Directors

Birmingham, AL – Yesterday, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced that David Pugh, a partner at Bradley law firm in Birmingham, Alabama, has been elected as the 2025 chair of the ABC National Board of Directors. The announcement came during the organization’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Nothing could be more thrilling than leading […]