Calhoun County Mourns the Passing of Commissioner J.D. Hess
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County is mourning the loss of former Commissioner J.D. Hess, who passed away on September 30th shortly after 6:00 p.m. Hess, who served on the Calhoun County Commission for 28 years, leaves behind a legacy of leadership, vision, and service that touched every corner of the community. Throughout his nearly […]
Fort McClellan’s 82-Year POW Remembrance Ceremony Cancelled for First Time — Community Tradition Halted by New Federal Restrictions
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Annual Prisoner of War (POW) Memorial Ceremony at Fort McClellan’s World War II German-Italian Cemetery, scheduled for November 16, 2025, has been canceled, according to the Fort McClellan EPW Cemetery Council. In a notice shared Monday, ceremony facilitator Tom Gilbert said the council withdrew its request to hold the event on […]
Rogers and Britt Criticize Democrats Over Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement today condemning Democrats for what he described as their role in forcing a government shutdown, citing negative effects on national security and military families. “Shutting the government down disproportionally harms our servicemembers and their families, threatens military readiness, […]
Jacksonville State University Named Top Employer Headquartered in Alabama by Forbes
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has been recognized by Forbes as the highest-ranked employer headquartered in Alabama on its 2025 list of America’s Best Employers by State. The annual ranking, developed in partnership with market research company Statista, is based on evaluations from employees across the country who work for organizations with […]
Oxford Celebrates Brooks’ 4,000 Career Assists as Teams Split, Glencoe Sweeps, and Jacksonville Rolls
Oxford celebrates Brooks’ career assists milestone before splitting trimatch. Donoho, Pleasant Valley also split. Glencoe sweeps, Weaver splits, and Jacksonville tops SG. OXFORD — A special recognition preceded Oxford’s home trimatch against Pleasant Valley and Donoho on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets celebrated a major milestone for senior setter Payton Brooks, who surpassed 4,000 career […]
Governor Ivey Announces $45 Million in GOMESA-Funded Projects for Coastal Alabama
POINT CLEAR, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced more than $45 million in funding for 23 projects in Coastal Alabama supported through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). The announcement was made during the Southern States Energy Board Conference at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear. The projects are […]