Space Command Headquarters Officially Relocating to Huntsville, Alabama
WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. Space Command will relocate its permanent headquarters to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The decision restores the Air Force’s original 2021 selection of Huntsville as the preferred site, a process that had been reversed under the Biden administration in 2023. The announcement marks the conclusion […]
Calhoun County EMA Hosting Public Meeting on Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
ANNISTON, AL – The Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will hold a public meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. to provide updates to the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting will take place at Eastman Chemical Company, 702 Clydesdale Ave., Anniston, AL 36201. The session is open to all sectors of […]
Anniston Library to Host Beginner’s Printing Workshop
ANNISTON, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a hands-on session titled Print Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Printers and Printing on Wednesday, September 3, at 2 p.m. The event will take place at the library, located at 108 E. 10th Street in Anniston. The workshop is designed to help participants understand […]
Jacksonville City Council Addresses Alcohol Licenses, Personnel Changes, and Budget Amendments
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council convened on August 27, 2025, for their regularly scheduled meeting, unanimously approving several key agenda items including new alcohol license applications, personnel changes, and budget adjustments. Alcohol License Applications Approved The council unanimously approved two significant alcohol license applications during the meeting. Following a public hearing with no […]
High School Sports Schedule for Calhoun CountyArea Teams: Sept. 1–6
High school sports events for area teams for the week of Sept.1-6. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Feb. 4 Coosa Christian at Southeastern FRIDAY, Sept. 5 White Plains at Alexandria Anniston at Ashville Central-Clay at Valley Oneonta at Cherokee County Handley at Cleburne County Donoho at Pleasant Valley Glencoe at J.B. […]
Jacksonville State Student Success Center to Host Dual Open House
JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville State University Student Success Center will host a dual open house on Wednesday, September 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in two locations: the Houston Cole Library, 6th floor, Room 6A, and the Testing Center, located on the ground floor in Room B22. The open […]
Freshman Sloughy Wins Yellow Jacket Invitational; Oxford Boys Take Team Title
Jacksonville’s Sloughy, just a freshman, wins Oxford’s Yellow Jacket Invitational. Oxford’s boys take top team spot, White Plains third. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Much like the actual storm, we were warned about “Hurricane Rachel.” A U.S. Army paper in Virginia heralded her pending landfall in cross country when she was 5. Nine years later, […]
Alexandria Reclaims Paddle, Turns Online Taunt Into Postgame Chant
Chanting ‘Olive Garden” in reaction to a social media post, Alexandria basks in moment of recapturing paddle from rival Jacksonville. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Rivalries always have their trophies, and Alexandria’s players enjoyed reclaiming the paddle Friday, after Jacksonville kept it for three years. The social media era has rewards all its own, which […]
Sen. Britt Introduces Bill to Ban Noncitizen Voting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has introduced legislation with the support of 21 Republican colleagues to prohibit noncitizens from voting in District of Columbia elections. In 2022, the D.C. City Council approved a law that allows noncitizens, including foreign embassy staff and individuals living in the country illegally, to cast ballots in […]
Salster, Winston Shine as Area Teams Post Big Wins
Salster leads way as Pleasant Valley rolls to 2-0 start. Randolph County’s Winston explodes for 371 rushing yards in victory. Piedmont, Anniston, Wellborn, Ranburne, Cherokee County, Westbook Christian and JCA victorious. Schedule/results THURSDAY, Aug. 28 Hokes Bluff 28, Southside 7 Talladega 29, Childersburg 12 Handley 49, Dadeville 20 Benjamin Russell 40, Central-Clay 7 FRIDAY, Aug. […]