Wynika Hendrix Hosts Successful Dinner to Kick Off Annual Toy Drive in Oxford
Oxford, AL – On Thursday, November 21, Wynika Hendrix hosted a heartfelt dinner at Hubbard’s Off Main in Oxford to launch her annual toy drive. Attendees were asked to bring two toys—one for a boy and one for a girl—in lieu of a dinner cost, and the event far exceeded expectations. “Oh my goodness, God exceeded […]
C(igar)USA
Jacksonville, AL – Jax State Huffs its way to victory over Sam Houston State, then puffs in victory while celebrating chance to play host to Conference USA title game. By Joe Medley Jax State 21, SHSU 11 Jacksonville State beat Sam Houston State 21-11 on Saturday, wearing all-black uniforms with CUSA patches, playing in […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Ornamental Beans: Lilac Blooms and Purple Pods for Gardens and Decor
Calhoun County, AL – I grow after the last frost and ornamental bean that produces tiny lilac-colored blooms. After the blooms the purple seed pods appear, dangling and lovely. Once the beans are planted they quickly in direct sunshine grow upward to 15 feet vines. The vines are loaded with tiny blooms that look like […]
Playoff Scoreboard
Calhoun County, AL – Friday’s statewide playoff scores, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, plus next-round playoff pairings. Friday’s scores CLASS 7A SEMIFINALS Central-Phenix City 17, Hoover 7 Thompson 31, Enterprise 7 CLASS 6A QUARTERFINALS Oxford 28, Fort Payne 26 Parker 35, Muscle Shoals 10 Pike Road 11, Hueytown 8 Saraland 45, Spain […]
Senator Katie Britt Votes to Block Debt Forgiveness Plan for Ukraine
Washington D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) supported a resolution introduced by Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to block the Biden administration’s proposed partial cancellation of Ukraine’s debt. The administration’s plan would forgive $4.65 billion—50% of the economic assistance debt Ukraine owes to the United States—transferring the financial burden to American taxpayers. In […]
Mims-to-Taylor
Oxford, AL – Oxford’s dynamic quarterback-receiver duo connects for four touchdowns, and the Yellow Jackets hold off Fort Payne to reach 6A semifinals. Quarterfinal scores FRIDAY, Nov. 22 CLASS 6A Oxford 28, Fort Payne 26, FINAL CLASS 5A At Faulkner University Catholic-Montgomery 21, Central-Clay 9, FINAL CLASS 4A Cherokee County 21, Brooks 14, FINAL West Morgan […]
Alabama Attorney General Leads Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Restrictions on Girls’ Sports Teams
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 24-state coalition in filing an amicus brief, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that deemed Arizona’s 2022 law likely unconstitutional. The law restricts participation in girls’ sports teams to biological females, a measure the court ruled could […]
Piedmont to Semis
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont comes up with two key stops, including two-point conversion try in overtime, edges Fyffe to reach Class 3A semifinals. Quarterfinal scores FRIDAY, Nov. 22 CLASS 6A Oxford 28, Fort Payne 26, FINAL CLASS 5A At Faulkner University Catholic-Montgomery 21, Central-Clay 9, FINAL CLASS 4A Cherokee County 21, Brooks 14, FINAL West Morgan […]
JSU’s Chanticleer Shines at CMA Pinnacle Awards with Website of the Year Win
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department. Jacksonville State University’s student newspaper, The Chanticleer, received national recognition at the annual College Media Association (CMA) conference, securing six Pinnacle Awards, including the prestigious Website of the Year (standalone). This accolade celebrates excellence across coverage, content delivery, multimedia, and service to the […]
Prep Basketball
Calhoun County, AL – Roberson leads way, and Collins reaches milestone as Ohatchee boys top Ragland. Cleburne County boys, Ohatchee and White Plains girls victorious. RAGLAND — Jake Roberson scored a game-high 25 points, and Ohatchee’s boys improved to 2-0 with a 75-41 victory at Ragland on Friday. Brayden Collins, who transferred from Ragland, added […]
