Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Incident 1: Sometime between Sept. 12thd and Sept 15th a 2013 white Ford […]
Jacksonville State’s Marching Southerners Invited to Perform in 2027 Rose Parade
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University’s Marching Southerners have been selected to perform in the 138th Rose Parade Presented by Honda in Pasadena, California, on January 1, 2027. The announcement came during halftime of JSU’s Homecoming football game, where Rose Parade Presented by Honda President Terry Madigan delivered the invitation through a video message displayed on […]
Divas3 Set to Bring Decades of Diva Hits to Oxford Performing Arts Center
OXFORD — The Oxford Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the City of Oxford, will host Divas3 for a special performance on Thursday, October 2, at 7 p.m. at 100 E. Choccolocco Street. Divas3 is a powerhouse trio known for delivering show-stopping renditions of the biggest hits by iconic female vocalists from the 1960s through […]
Oxford Splits at Husky Challenge; Alexandria, Jacksonville Compete at Barry Walker Invitational
Oxford goes 2-2 at Husky Challenge. Also, reports from Alexandria and Jacksonville at Barry Walker Invitational. TRUSSVILLE — Playing in the Husky Challenge at Hewitt-Trussville on Saturday, Oxford lost to Oak Mountain 25-21, 25-27, 8-15, beat Northridge 25-13, 13-25, 15-8 and Gadsden City 25-12, 25-12 and lost to Hewitt-Trussville in the gold bracket semifinals […]
Oxford Festival of Lights Prepares for Sixth Season With New Attractions
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Festival of Lights is preparing to launch its sixth season this year with expanded attractions, extended hours, and new ways for families to enjoy the holiday tradition. Set at Choccolocco Park, the festival will once again feature more than 2.5 million holiday lights arranged in festive displays along the drive-through […]
Creel Shines with 270 Yards in Breakout Game, but Turnovers Doom Gamecocks at Southern Miss
Creel accounts for 270 yards total offense in most action as a Gamecocks, but turnovers costly in loss at Southern Miss. HATTIESBURG, Miss. — A strip sack on the first offensive play for Jax State was a sign of things to come in a 42-25 loss at Southern Miss on Saturday. The Gamecocks committed […]
The Isaacs to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center
OXFORD — The Oxford Performing Arts Center and the City of Oxford will welcome the award-winning family group, The Isaacs, for a special performance on Sunday, October 5, at 7 p.m. The concert will take place at OPAC, located at 100 E Choccolocco Street in downtown Oxford. The Isaacs, known for their unique blend of […]
High School Sports Schedule: Sept. 29 – Oct. 4
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 4. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Oct. 2 Coosa Christian at Cleveland FRIDAY, Oct. 3 Alexandria at Hokes Bluff Cherokee County at Anniston Elmore County at Central-Clay Cleburne County at Tallassee Fayetteville at Donoho Weaver at Glencoe […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Birding App Workshop
ANNISTON — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host an educational workshop, Introduction to Merlin Bird ID and eBird Apps, on Sunday, October 5, at 2 p.m. The event will take place at the museum campus on Museum Drive in Anniston. Led by Alabama Audubon Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard, the workshop will provide participants with a […]
Gadsden State Launches Alcohol and Drug Awareness Course
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has officially launched its new Alcohol and Drug Awareness Course, an initiative designed to educate college students about the risks and consequences of substance use. The program began with its kickoff session on September 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. in Helderman Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. The […]