Anniston City School Coach Under Indictment for Sexual Abuse
Anniston, AL – In the middle of 2024, the Anniston City School system hired a teacher/coach for Golden Springs Elementary School. The teacher/coach, Scottie Patillo, 42, was working with the Randolph County School System at Woodland High School when, in February of 2024, a criminal complaint of sexual misconduct was filed with the Randolph County […]
Piedmont Authorities Investigate Man’s Death Following Hog Attack
Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Police Department and Piedmont Rescue responded Monday to a call on Bramlet Road regarding a deceased individual found beneath a vehicle. According to Chief Nathan Johnson, who spoke with the Calhoun Journal, officers identified the deceased as 51-year-old Steven Kyle Satterfield of Piedmont. Initial observations indicate that Mr. Satterfield sustained […]
Senators Britt and Daines Introduce Legislation to Make Small Business Tax Deduction Permanent
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.), alongside Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) and 32 other Republican senators, have introduced the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, aiming to make permanent the 20 percent pass-through tax deduction for small businesses. The legislation seeks to extend provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and […]
International Taster’s Fair Brings Global Flavors to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Food lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike are in for a treat as Jacksonville State University’s International House hosts its annual International Taster’s Fair on Saturday, March 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Jax State UREC. The event offers attendees a unique opportunity to sample cuisine from around the world, all […]
Anniston City Council Meeting and Dedication Ceremony – February 18, 2025
Anniston, AL – On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the city of Anniston held a significant event marking the official dedication of the new City Hall, located at 1129 Noble Street. The ceremony began at 4:30 PM and included remarks from the Mayor and City Council, celebrating this milestone for the community. Following the dedication, the first […]
Jacksonville State University Jazz Ensemble Announces International Trip and Exciting Upcoming Events
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, the Jacksonville State University (Jax State) Jazz Ensemble is entering a new and thrilling chapter, with high-profile performances, a new album release, and a landmark international opportunity. The ensemble is preparing for a trip to Havana, Cuba, during Spring Break 2026, offering […]
Spring Roundup for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Ohatchee baseball edges Pleasant Valley in extra innings, and Ohatchee softball ups to 4-1. Also, reports from Alexandria, Westbrook Christian and Cleburne County baseball. Ohatchee scored two runs in the top of the ninth to take a two-run lead and held on to win 6-5 in Tuesday’s high school baseball action. […]
Senator Katie Britt Votes in Favor of Kash Patel’s Nomination as FBI Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, voted in favor of Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during a committee hearing today. The committee approved Patel’s nomination, advancing it to the full Senate for consideration. Patel, a former national security official, has […]
Jackets Required
Jacksonville, AL – Glencoe prevails in fourth showdown with area rival Piedmont this season, earns first Final Four berth in boys’ basketball since 2000. By Joe Medley Grant Smith wasn’t born the last time Glencoe’s boys’ basketball team played in a Final Four. That reality the Glencoe center and his teammates had just earned their way […]
City Councilmen Have Heated Debate During Council Meeting
Piedmont, AL – During the last Piedmont City Council meeting on February 4th, there were loud exchanges between some of the Councilmen after the vote to pay the City’s bills deadlocked with a 4 to 4 vote. Jubal Feazell said the Council had agreed to keep a $400,000 minimum balance in the General Fund and paying […]
