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Jacksonville City Council Reviews Job Descriptions, Sidewalk Project, and Upcoming Holiday Events at November 25, 2024 Meeting

Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville City Council held a regularly scheduled work session and city council meeting on November 25th, 2024.    City Council Meeting and Regular Work Session Call to order. Invocation: Bro. Michael Barber Mount Zion Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call. Councilman Andy Green – Present Councilman Terry Wilson – Present Councilman Tony […]

Governor Kay Ivey Proclaims Operation Iron Ruck Day, Highlights Efforts to Combat Veteran Suicide

Ruck Day for Veterans

Montgomery, AL – On Monday, November 25, 2024, Governor Kay Ivey participated in the Operation Iron Ruck News Conference at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, underscoring the state’s commitment to raising awareness and funds for veteran suicide prevention. During the event, Governor Ivey proclaimed Wednesday, November 27, 2024, as Operation Iron Ruck Day in Alabama, […]

Prep Basketball

Prep basketball

Calhoun County, AL – Perry, Alexander lead Oxford boys to victory over Woodlawn. Allen leads way as Weaver overcomes big game by Lincoln’s Kelley. Cleburne County victorious in Faith Christian tourney. Austin, Jarrett power Spring Garden girls in Champions tourney.   PLAINVIEW — Marcus Perry hit three 3-pointers en route to a game-high 19 points, and […]

Bradley White: From Longtime Dreamer to 40-Year-Old Marching Southerner

Photo Courtesy of JSU

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department. Bradley White’s journey back to the Jacksonville State University (JSU) Marching Southerners is a story of passion rediscovered and dreams reignited. At 40 years old, White has returned to the band he idolized as a high schooler, bringing a lifetime of lessons, discipline, […]

Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama Awarded $100,000 Grant to Enhance STEM Education

Alabama Power Company Announces Major Partnership with Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama

Rainbow City, AL – The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has received a $100,000 grant from the Alabama Power Foundation to advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for students across the region. The funding will bolster the Center’s efforts to provide innovative STEM programs and hands-on learning experiences to middle school students in […]

This Week’s Schedule

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Nov. 25-30. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or [email protected]. Football semifinals FRIDAY, Nov. 29 CLASS 1A Elba (11-2) at Maplesville (11-2) Hackleburg (12-1) at Wadley (11-0) CLASS 2A Highland Home (13-0) at Reeltown (12-1) Sulligent (9-4) at Tuscaloosa Academy (11-2) […]

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  Calhoun County Water Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Fields Water Treatment Facility and Deep-Water Supply Well CDG Project Number: R044122704   Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person from properly licensed contractors at the offices of the Calhoun County Water Authority located […]