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Two Arrested in Jacksonville Dollar General Arson; Investigation Ongoing

Arson

Jacksonville, AL — Two people have been arrested and charged with first-degree arson following a fire that destroyed the Dollar General store on Pelham Road South in Jacksonville, Alabama. The Jacksonville Police and Fire Departments held a joint press conference Monday to provide details about the investigation and the swift arrests made within 48 hours […]

Prep Volleyball Roundup: JCA, Donoho, Weaver, and Oxford Earn Key Wins

Jacksonville Christian’s Mollie Mullinax hits against Wellborn on Monday at Wellborn. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Jacksonville Christian tops Wellborn. Weaver, Donoho score 3A, Area 9 victories. Oxford downs Moody. WELLBORN — Jacksonville Christian topped Wellborn 25-20, 25-15, 25-18 on Monday. JCA’s  top performers: — Addy Lee: eight kills, 17 digs, two aces, three blocks. — Cali Sexton: one kill, 11 digs, two aces. — Mollie Mullinax: 12 kills, seven digs, […]

Jacksonville City Council Approves Police Off-Duty Employment Policy and Budget Items

Jacksonville City Council

JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council convened for its regular meeting on September 8, 2025, approving several significant policy changes and budget allocations while addressing public safety and infrastructure needs. Key Council Actions The council unanimously approved Resolution R-2264-25, establishing a comprehensive off-duty employment policy for the Jacksonville Police Department. The new policy allows […]

Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Lane Closures on I-20 in Cleburne County

i20 Wreck

Cleburne County, AL – A single-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle occurred at approximately 2:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, resulting in significant traffic delays along Interstate 20. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the incident happened near the 203 mile marker in Cleburne County. The westbound lanes and the left eastbound lane […]

Legal Notice

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CALHOUN COUNTY, ALABAMA   IN RE: THE ESTATE OF                                                    CASE NO.: 28197 GEORGE GREEN, JR., Deceased.             ______________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF ACTION ______________________________________________________________________________ TO: The heirs and next-of-kin of Decedent George Green, Jr.: You are hereby notified that a Petition to Close Decedent’s Estate or to Withdraw Bond, has been filed […]