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Structure Fire Closes Section of North Noble Street in Anniston

Anniston Structure fire

Anniston, AL –  A structure fire on North Noble Street has prompted a temporary road closure as the Anniston Fire Department responds to the active scene. According to city officials, North Noble Street is currently closed between 24th Street and 27th Street to allow emergency crews to work safely and efficiently. The closure is in […]

Jacksonville Board of Education Meeting April 15th, 2025

Jacksonville Board of Education

Jacksonviile, AL – On the evening of April 15, 2025, the Jacksonville Board of Education convened for its regular meeting. The meeting commenced with a moment of reflection, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, setting a tone of respect and commitment to the educational mission of Jacksonville City Schools. The meeting was called to order promptly, with […]

Spring roundup for Calhoun County

Spring roundup

Oxford, AL –  Hope Christian baseball finishes regular season with sweep of Macon East. PV softball records 30th win, clinches area title. Lots of other action on a night loaded with baseball and softball games. Lazcano’s hat trick propels Weaver boys’ soccer. MONDAY SCOREBOARD Baseball Piedmont 5, Pell City 3 Cleburne County 12, Ohatchee 7 […]

Jacksonville State University Testing Services Earns National Certification for Excellence

Jacksonville State University Testing Services Earns National Certification

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University’s Testing Services, housed within the Student Success Center, has been awarded Test Center Certification by the National College Testing Association (NCTA)—a recognition that highlights the university’s commitment to providing secure, high-quality testing environments for students. The certification is valid for five years and is based on the NCTA’s Professional Standards […]

Calhoun County Track

Antonio Hicks led Oxford’s boys in qualifying for the 100-meter dash, finishing in 10.94 seconds during Tuesday’s preliminaries for the Calhoun County track meet at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford, AL – Meet records fall on first day, but Oxford’s boys’, Oxford’s and Alexandria’s girls appear headed to a finish similar to 2024. Team scores BOYS 1. Oxford 52 2. Anniston 38.5 3. Jacksonville 32 4. Pleasant Valley 23 5. Faith Christian 19.5 6. Piedmont 16 7. Weaver 15 7. Ohatchee 15 9. Alexandria […]

Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Heath Allbright for House District 11 Seat

Farmers Endorse Heath Allbright for House of Representatives

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Heath Allbright for the Alabama House of Representatives District 11 seat. The position became vacant following the recent resignation of Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview. Governor Kay Ivey has scheduled the special primary election for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Allbright, a resident of Holly Pond, […]

Gadsden State Students Represent Rho Rho Chapter at National PTK Convention

Melissa Davis (center), advisor of Gadsden State’s Phi Theta Kappa Rho Rho Chapter, attends the PTK Catalyst Convention in Kansas City, Missouri with members Collins Davis (L) – chapter president and Dalton Chestnut (R) – chapter vice president.

Gadsden, AL – Two students from Gadsden State Community College and their chapter advisor recently attended PTK Catalyst, the annual convention for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, held April 3-5 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Missouri. Collins Davis, president of Gadsden State’s Rho Rho Chapter; Dalton Chestnut, chapter vice president; and Melissa Davis, chapter […]