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Jacksonville Christian’s Mollie Mullinax won two individual state titles during Friday’s action in the Class 1A state meet at Cullman. (Submitted photo)

JCA’s Mullinax wins two state titles on a day that saw 12 area athletes take gold in the state outdoor track championships.   A total of 12 area athletes won state championships during Friday’s action in the state track meets at Gulf Shores and Cullman. Friday’s winners included White Plains’ Maddyn Conn, Jacksonville Christian’s Mollie […]

Gadsden State’s Cardinal Foundation Honors Donors and Scholars at Annual Scholarship Dinner

Tommie Goggans, president of the Cardinal Foundation and Hillary Folsom, director of advancement and alumni relations for Gadsden State, are pictured with scholarship recipient, Kayleigh Lee.

GADSDEN, AL — The Cardinal Foundation at Gadsden State Community College hosted its annual scholarship dinner on April 22, bringing together donors and student recipients in a celebration of generosity and academic achievement. Held to honor both the individuals and organizations who make student scholarships possible and the outstanding students selected to receive them, the […]

Oxford Gears Up for 2025 Spring Market on Main: A Day of Shopping, Music, and Family Fun

2025 Spring Market on Main

Oxford, AL – Simmons Park in Historic Downtown Oxford will come alive on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as the highly anticipated Spring Market on Main returns with a full day of festivities for the entire family. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this annual community celebration promises something for everyone—whether you’re a local shopper, […]

Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama’s Role in Advancing Cancer Research at Senate Hearing

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Introduces Alabama Witness at Appropriations Hearing, Highlights UAB O’Neal Cancer Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday titled “Biomedical Research: Keeping America’s Edge in Innovation,” where she introduced Dr. Barry Sleckman, Director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. The hearing brought together lawmakers and medical research leaders to discuss […]

Country Legends Diamond Rio to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center May 10

Diamond Rio

Oxford, AL – Country music fans are in for a special treat as Diamond Rio, one of the genre’s most beloved bands, is set to perform live at the Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. With a career spanning more than three decades, Diamond Rio has captivated audiences with […]