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Calhoun County Teachers Awarded Classroom Grants by Alabama Power Foundation

Three East Alabama Teachers to Receive Alabama Power Foundation Classroom Grants

Jacksovnille, AL – On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Alabama Power Foundation and Alabama Power’s Eastern Division presented three Classroom Grants to dedicated educators at the Calhoun County Career Academy and Ragland High School. These grants, which range up to $1,000, aim to alleviate the financial burden many teachers face in providing essential materials for their […]

Jacksonville State University Breaks Ground on West Village Housing Project

Jacksonville State University Breaks Ground on West Village Housing Project-2

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University celebrated a major milestone on Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the West Village Housing Project, a transformative student housing initiative that will become the largest residence hall on campus. The event, held on-site at the future location, brought together university leadership, students, city officials, members of the Foundation […]

Stunt Dogs Take the Stage at Oxford Performing Arts Center April 21

Stunt Dogs

Oxford, AL — OPAC is going to the dogs—again! On Monday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m., the Oxford Performing Arts Center will welcome back the fan-favorite Stunt Dogs for an evening of high-energy excitement that promises fun for the whole family. This unforgettable live show features an incredible team of talented rescue dogs performing gravity-defying […]

Hobson City Library Garden Blossoms into Award-Winning Community Project

Hobson City Garden

HOBSON CITY, AL — What began as a simple flyer project for the Hobson City Library has grown—literally and figuratively—into an award-winning community garden making a big impact in this small town. Sharron Thomas, Library Director for the Town of Hobson City, has helped transform the library’s outreach garden into a beacon of sustainability, education, […]

Calhoun County Track

Oxford’s Matt Tippets runs to victory in the 800-meter dash Wednesday, completing a sweep of the three individual distance events in the Calhoun County meet. He set a new record in the 1,600 and was named the most valuable athlete of the boys’ meet. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama

Oxford, AL – Several individual county records fall, and Oxford’s boys, girls sweep to county team championships. Team scores BOYS 1. Oxford 162 2. Anniston 117.5 3. Weaver 102 4. Jacksonville 83 5. Pleasant Valley 38 5. Piedmont 38 7. Alexandria 35 8. Faith Christian 32.5 9. Saks 28 10. Ohatchee 23 11. White Plains […]

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Secure Permanent Housing Access for Disabled Veterans

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Alex Padilla, Dave McCormick, Ruben Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help House Disabled Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators has introduced legislation aimed at ensuring disabled veterans experiencing homelessness can maintain access to crucial housing support programs. The bill, titled the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA), was introduced by Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). The […]

Spring Roundup

Donoho’s girls’ soccer team celebrates after beating Temple (Ga.) 4-2 on Wednesday. (Submitted photo)

Temple, GA – Donoho’s girls down Temple (Ga.) to reach 18–0, ranked sixth across all classifications, according to Alabama coaches. Ohatchee softball ups to 23-10. Munford, Jacksonville victorious. Less than a week after winning its eighth Calhoun County title, Donoho’s girls soccer team stands 18-0 with a fresh new ranking. The Falcons are No. 6 […]