Flying High: Anniston Aviation a Hub for Race Weekend and More
Anniston, AL – This past weekend, the energy was high at the Anniston Airport as Anniston Aviation, the Fixed Base Operator (FBO), played a key role in welcoming travelers for the Jack Link’s 500 in Talladega. Crews for sixteen drivers touched down at the Anniston airfield, where they were met with top-tier service by the […]
Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan ABCD Act to Eliminate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Breast Cancer Diagnostic Testing
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in reintroducing the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill aimed at eliminating out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic breast cancer testing. The legislation seeks to address a gap in current federal health coverage that affects thousands of women […]
This week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 28-May 3. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball playoffs AISA semifinals Patterson Field (Montgomery) MONDAY, April 28 Hope Christian vs. Patrician (DH), 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY, April 30 If necessary, 10 a.m. AISA championship round TBD Area softball pairings,days […]
Oxford to Observe National Day of Prayer on May 1 with Community Ceremony at City Hall
Oxford, AL — Leaders from faith, business, and government will join citizens in Oxford and across the country on Thursday, May 1, 2025, to observe the National Day of Prayer. The local ceremony will begin at noon in front of Oxford City Hall, located at 145 Hamric Drive East. This annual event is part of […]
Soccer Playoffs
Anniston, AL – Wigley scores four goals, Melton and Wakefield two apiece as Donoho’s girls advance with 10-0 victory over St. Bernard Prep. Monday scoreboard Donoho girls 10, St. Bernard Prep 0 Susan Moore 10, Donoho boys 0 Gardendale 2, Oxford boys 0 Cherokee County girls 2, Talladega 1 Lauren Wigley scored four goals, and top-ranked […]
Felder Returns to Calhoun County
Saks, AL – Former Donoho coach with 21 seasons of head-coaching experience to return to Calhoun County to become Saks’ head football coach. By Joe Medley Shannon Felder will be Saks High’s next head football coach. The Calhoun County School Board approved his hiring at a special-called meeting Monday. Felder replaces Alphonso Freeney, who left after […]
BYOB Ban, Safe Room Progress, and Community Spirit: Jacksonville Council Acts on Key Issues Ahead of Busy Event Weekend
Jacksonville, AL – On the evening of April 28th, 2025, the Jacksonville City Council convened for its regular meeting at 6:00 PM, with members present including Terry Wilson, Tony Taylor, Marquis Green, and Sherry Laster. Absent from the session was Andy Green. The meeting commenced with an invocation led by Pastor Pastor Velma Thomas Jesus […]
Sectional Golf
Alexandria boys top White Plains, Cherokee County, Westbrook Christian as all four earn sub-state berths. Piedmont, Weaver boys also earn sub-state berths. Donoho’s Chandler advances. SILVER LAKES — Alexandria’s boys shot a combined 24 over par and won the Class 4A, Section 3 tournament on Monday at Silver Lakes. White Plains took second, nine […]
Hope Splits
Hope Christian wins opener, falls in Game 2 of its AISA baseball semifinal series with Patrician. Decisive Game 3 is Wednesday. Game 1 HOPE CHRISTIAN 1, PATRICIAN 0: Eli Bozeman pitched a four-hitter, and Hope Christian (24-8) won Game 1 of its AISA semifinal series with Patrician on Monday on Montgomery’s Patterson Field. Bozeman struck […]
Jacksonville State University PRSSA Chapter Wins Three Statewide Honors at 2025 PRSA Best of the Best Awards
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University is celebrating a major achievement by its Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter, which earned three top honors at the Alabama PRSA 2025 Best of the Best Student Awards. The awards recognize the chapter’s outstanding work in building community, elevating student engagement, and fostering professional development. The chapter […]