Weaver High School Hosts Emotional and Impactful “Prom Promise” Event
Weaver, AL – As high school prom season approaches, Weaver High School students were given a powerful reminder about the importance of safe and responsible decision-making. The school recently hosted its annual “Prom Promise” event, a collaborative effort by the Weaver High School-Bearcats, Weaver Fire Department, and Survival Flight 16. The event featured a realistic […]
Calhoun County Commission Recognizes Youth Achievements, Advances Community Projects During April 10 Meeting
Calhoun County, AL – On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Calhoun County Commission convened at 10:00 AM for its monthly meeting. The session was attended by various community members and stakeholders, beginning with a call to order followed by the traditional invocation and pledge of allegiance. Recognition of 4-H Agriculture Events Team The meeting started with […]
Jacksonville State University to Host Exclusive Screening of Lilly, Honoring Local Equal Pay Icon Lilly Ledbetter
Jacksonville, AL – On Thursday, April 17, the Jacksonville State University College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences will present an exclusive pre-release screening of Lilly, a compelling new film that tells the true story of Jacksonville native and equal pay trailblazer Lilly Ledbetter. The screening will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Stone Center Theatre […]
Calhoun County 4-H Hosts Spring County Contest at Ken Joiner Administration Building
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County 4-H held its highly anticipated Spring County Contest on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Ken Joiner Administration Building. The evening began with Hollis Lackey leading participants and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge, setting the tone for a celebration […]
Donoho Still Winning
Oxford, AL – Donoho keeps streak of Calhoun County Tournament championships alive with 2-0 victory over Jacksonville, claims eighth title. Girls’ pairings MONDAY, April 7 No. 4 White Plains 6, No. 5 Weaver 0 No. 6 Oxford 3, No. 3 Saks 1 No. 2 Jacksonville 10, No. 7 Faith Christian 0 TUESDAY, April 8 Semifinals […]
Nearly 37,000 Alabama Students Apply for CHOOSE Act Education Savings Accounts
Montgomery, AL – The application period for Alabama’s newly launched education savings account program, known as the CHOOSE Act, closed at midnight with nearly 37,000 students seeking to participate in its first year. According to state officials, 22,167 applications were submitted, accounting for a total of 36,873 students from across all 67 counties. The CHOOSE Act, […]
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Odenville, AL – Jacksonville makes it four consecutive area baseball titles. JCA’s Lee pitches perfect game. Also, wins for Anniston, Central-Clay, Cherokee County, Cleburne County, Donoho, Munford, PV and Randolph County in baseball; Oxford, PV, Alexandria, Ohatchee, Woodland, Ranburne, Randolph County, Weaver, Cherokee County and Spring Garden in softball. THURSDAY SCOREBOARD Baseball Jacksonville 6, St. Clair […]
Gadsden State’s Eugene N. Prater Administration Building Added to Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage
GADSDEN, AL – The Eugene N. Prater Administration Building, a longstanding centerpiece of Gadsden State Community College’s Valley Street Campus, has been officially listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage by the Alabama Historical Commission. The historic designation, granted on November 19, 2024, highlights the building’s significance to education and the local community. […]
Oxford’s Big Goals
Oxford, AL – Oxford boys heed coach’s call to score 31 goals, and Yellow Jackets finish off dominant run through Calhoun County Tournament with 7-1 victory. Boys’ pairings MONDAY, April 7 No. 1 Oxford 13, No. 8 Anniston 0 No. 4 Saks 6, No. 5 Weaver 4 No. 6 Jacksonville 4, No. 3 Donoho 3 (PK) […]
Obituary for Mr. Michael Craig Kilcrease
Michael “Craig” Kilcrease, 50, of Tomball passed away Friday, April 4,2025, in Baytown, TX. Craig was born September 8th, 1974, in Baytown, TX to parents Jo Ann and Keith Kilcrease Jr. Craig was raised in Baytown, TX and attended school in Baytown before moving to and subsequently graduated from Bruce High School in Bruce, […]
