Tony Taylor Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Jacksonville

Jacksonville, AL – Longtime public servant and current City Council president seeks to continue the city’s forward momentum Tony Taylor, a familiar face in Jacksonville civic leadership and a dedicated public servant with over three decades in emergency services, has officially announced his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming August 2025 city election. Taylor, who […]
Easter Events Near and Around Calhoun County Community

Calhoun County, AL – There are many Easter events being held in Calhoun County as well as the surrounding communities. Our local events calendar allows you to search by holiday events only or by specific locations. Below is a list of many upcoming Easter events that have been announced. Please note this is live article that […]
Piedmont’s Like Brothers Sisters

Piedmont, AL – Cacey, Cayla Brothers, key players in Piedmont’s four consecutive state-tournament appearances, will play on together at Gadsden State. By Joe Medley Cacey and Cayla Brothers were prepared for the possibilities.If offers worked out in such a way, their softball journeys could diverge in college. Fortunately, it worked out where the Brothers sisters will […]
Governor Ivey Signs Bill Supporting Voluntary Firearm Storage to Address Veteran Suicide Rates

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 40 into law on Monday, a measure aimed at reducing suicide rates among Alabamians, particularly veterans, by promoting voluntary and temporary firearm storage. The bipartisan legislation was sponsored by State Senator Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) and State Representative Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster). Senator Kelley spoke with the Calhoun […]
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 7-12. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Calhoun County soccer tournament (At Choccolocco Park) BOYS’ PAIRINGS MONDAY, April 7 No. 1 Oxford vs. No. 8 Anniston, 6:30 p.m. No. 4 Saks vs. No. 5 Weaver, 6:30 p.m. No. […]