Weaver Coach Set to Return After Administrative Leave
Weaver head football coach’s administrative leave will carry through Friday’s game at Winterboro, but he’ll return for Oct. 3 game at Glencoe. By Joe Medley ANNISTON — Weaver head football coach Kenneth Cofer will return to the sideline for the Bearcats’ Oct. 3 game at Glencoe after missing two games on administrative leave. The Calhoun […]
Grand Opening of Piedmont Southern Railroad Depot Museum Set for September 28
PIEDMONT — The City of Piedmont is inviting residents and visitors to the grand opening of the newly renovated Southern Railroad Depot Museum on Sunday, September 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. in downtown Piedmont. The depot, originally built in 1868, has been carefully restored to showcase the town’s history and its role in Alabama’s […]
Oxford Police Department and Community Rally to Support Hobson City Family After House Fire
Oxford, AL – As orgianlly shared by the City of Oxford, the mission of the Oxford Police Department, “To protect and to serve,” is displayed on every patrol vehicle. But for Chief Bill Partridge, the mission extends further—to “help somebody every day.” That philosophy was demonstrated recently when officers and community members came together to […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Samurai-Themed Program with Katana Demonstration
ANNISTON — The Anniston Museums and Gardens will present What’s the Story: Way of the Samurai with Blades in Motion Katana Demonstration on Saturday, October 4, beginning at 1 p.m. The event invites visitors to experience the museum’s Way of the Samurai temporary exhibition before it concludes and to learn more about the traditions of […]
Jacksonville State Head Coach Charles Kelly Previews Southern Miss Matchup
Jacksonville, AL — Jacksonville State head coach Charles Kelly addressed the media this week following the Gamecocks’ homecoming victory over Murray State, reflecting on areas of improvement and previewing this week’s matchup against Southern Miss. Kelly credited the support of fans, students, and alumni for creating a growing home-field advantage, while emphasizing that his team’s focus […]
AG Steve Marshall Joins Multistate Coalition Defending Religious Autonomy in Employment Practices
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Alabama has joined a Virginia-led coalition of 22 states in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The filing defends the constitutional right of religious organizations to determine their own missions and employment practices without interference from secular courts. […]
Calhoun County Volleyball: Alexandria No. 1 Seed, Oxford Earns No. 2
Oxford holds off Pleasant Valley in clash of top-three county seeds. Alexandria , Donoho sweep. Faith Christian tops Spring Garden. Glencoe’s Montgomery passes career milestone. PLEASANT VALLEY — Fresh off of being voted the No. 2 seed in the coming Calhoun County Tournament, Oxford beat Pleasant Valley 25-12, 25-8, 21-25, 32-30 Thursday. County coaches voted […]
The Proof is in the Dough with Dr. Kathryn Beasley at Anniston Library
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host The Proof is in the Dough with Dr. Kathryn Beasley on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the library, located at 108 E. 10th Street in Anniston. Dr. Beasley will lead a discussion of her nonfiction book, The […]
Governor Ivey Outlines Alabama’s Next Steps in Rural Health Transformation Program
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Alabama’s next steps in preparing to administer the Rural Health Transformation Program, created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump in July. The program is designed to empower states to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes through transforming […]
JSU Instructor and Talladega College Professor Present at International Business Communication Conference
BERGEN, Norway — As orgianlly shared by Brett Buckner with with the JSu media department, in June, Michael Walker, a business instructor in Jacksonville State University’s Lyons and Company, Inc. Department of Management and Marketing, co-presented at the 2025 regional conference for the Association for Business Communication (ABC). He was joined by his wife, Dr. […]