Calhoun County Board of Education Meeting: April 17, 2025
Saks, AL – On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Calhoun County Board of Education convened at 4:00 PM at the Calhoun County Board of Education Office for its regularly scheduled meeting. The session began with a heartfelt prayer led by Mr. Almaroad, followed by a moment of silence in honor of Taylor Howard, a deeply valued […]
Jacksonville State University’s Kelly is a Football Hero
Jacksonville, AL – New Jacksonville State football resisted trend of nixing spring games for all of the best reasonsto fans tired of watching change overtake college football. JACKSONVILLE — Don’t count Jacksonville State’s new head football coach as an afflicted with poach paranoia. Not when Charles Kelly can look around and see how hard his […]
Cocaine Ride: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E50
Oxford, AL –First Responders is a compelling documentary series created by a German production company, aiming to reshape how the world views frontline workers. Through powerful storytelling, the series highlights the unwavering dedication, personal sacrifices, and extraordinary efforts of these everyday heroes. By providing an up-close look at their bravery, resilience, and compassion, First Responders […]
Nominations Open for 2025 Alabama Retailer of the Year
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Retail Association is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Alabama Retailer of the Year awards, with the submission deadline set for Friday, May 16. Now in its 25th year, the annual awards program highlights retailers across the state who exhibit excellence in business practices, innovation, and community involvement. These awards honor […]
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Weaver’s Coleman slams two home runs, amasses nine RBIs. Alexandria’s Carr perfect in five innings. Also, softball wins for Pleasant Valley, White Plains, Ohatchee, Oxford, Saks, Munford and Ranburne. In soccer, Oxford boys, WP girls claim area titles. WP boys victorious. THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD Softball Weaver 14, Wellborn 6 Alexandria 10, Lincoln 0 Pleasant Valley 7, […]
Jacksonville State University Students Excel at IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 Under Leadership of Dr. Arup Ghosh
Jacksonville, AL – A group of ten Jacksonville State University students, led by Dr. Arup Ghosh, Associate Professor of Computer Science, delivered a standout performance at the prestigious IEEE SoutheastCon 2025, held March 27–30 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The JSU delegation—Jakob Skipper, Corey Dunn, Denzel Stinson, Tyler Best, Kris Mcanally, Norah Martin, Katty Juarez, Stutika […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Multi-State Call to End Alleged Unlawful DEI Practices
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general urging the Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs from major U.S. companies, to reconsider and abandon what they describe as unlawful and racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The joint letter, led by Missouri, criticizes DEI […]
Oxford Exchange Gears Up for Exciting Car Show on April 25
Oxford, AL – Live Music, Free Food, Giveaways & Off-Road Fun Await Car Enthusiasts Car enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The Oxford Exchange is set to host an exciting and action-packed Car Show on Friday, April 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event promises a day full of fun, food, and flashy vehicles. […]
Senator Katie Britt Supports Bipartisan Effort to Expand Credit Access Through New Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, has joined Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the committee’s ranking member, in introducing the Credit Access and Inclusion Act. The legislation seeks to expand access to credit for millions of Americans who have limited or no […]
Jolliff’s Path
Weaver, AL – Weaver senior, state-champion wrestler headed to U.S. Marine Corps, University of Montevallo on academic scholarship with chance to earn wrestling scholarship. By Joe Medley Brandon Jolliff found his way to a state heavyweight wrestling title. True to form, the Weaver senior found a way to carry wrestling on beyond high school. Jolliff, family, […]
