Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | December 9, 2025
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Jacksonville City Council Hears LED Lighting Proposal, Proclaims “Whoop Troy Day”
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held its regular meeting on December 8, 2025, addressing routine business items while hearing a detailed proposal for energy-efficient infrastructure improvements and celebrating Jacksonville State University’s upcoming bowl game appearance. Whoop Troy Day Proclamation Mayor Mark Jones opened the meeting by proclaiming Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as “Whoop […]
Area High School Teams Set for Busy Week of Winter Sports, Dec. 8–13
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Dec. 8-13. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Basketball MONDAY, Dec. 8 Hope Christian at Banks Donoho at Spring Garden Oxford at Homewood (girls) Pleasant Valley at Wellborn Alexandria at Glencoe Piedmont at Weaver Cherokee County at Hokes Bluff Lincoln at Cleburne […]
Free-Standing Emergency Department Planned for Jacksonville Through Multi-Agency Partnership
Jacksonville, AL – A major step toward expanding emergency healthcare in Jacksonville is underway as the Health Care Authority of the City of Anniston (RMC), Jacksonville State University (Jax State), the City of Jacksonville, and Developer Solutions and Facilities Development Company (DSF) move forward with plans to construct a free-standing emergency department (FED) within the city. […]
Jax State, Troy to Renew Historic Rivalry in Salute to Veterans Bowl
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State fans have wanted to see the Gamecocks and historical rival Troy play again, and they’ll get the chance. Conference USA runner up Jax State (8-5) will play Sun Belt runner up Troy (8-5) in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery on Dec. 16. Kickoff is 8 p.m. at Cramton […]
Jacksonville State University Set to Remember Trustee Emeritus Bob Kennamer for a Lifetime of Service
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University is honoring the memory of Mr. Bob Kennamer, Trustee Emeritus, alumnus, and one of the institution’s most dedicated lifelong supporters. Mr. Kennamer passed away Sunday morning, leaving behind a legacy defined by service, leadership, and steadfast commitment to the university he supported for nearly 70 years. Mr. Kennamer began his […]
High-Scoring Performances Highlight Area Basketball Action
Crawford leads Donoho’s boys past Spring Garden. Glencoe’s Smith, Piemdont’s Pinto, Heflin’s Ware light it up from the arc. Barnwell, Salster power PV. Montgomery powers Glencoe’s girls, and Spring Garden tops Donoho. Cover photo: Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto launches a long 3-pointer just before halftime at Weaver on Monday. He didn’t hit this shot, but he […]
Rep. Chad Robertson Appointed to Alabama House Judiciary Committee
Montgomery, AL – House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) has appointed Rep. Chad Robertson (R-Heflin) to the Alabama House Judiciary Committee, filling the vacancy left by Cynthia Almond, who resigned in June to serve as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission. In announcing the appointment, Speaker Ledbetter emphasized the committee’s significance in shaping policies that strengthen […]
Easley Resigns as Munford Head Football Coach, Will Stay On to Lead Lions’ Basketball Through Season
Easley resigns as Munford’s head football coach, will finish out the season as Lions’ head boys’ basketball coach. By Joe Medley Munford and Michael Easley have begun the process of moving on to the next chapter. Easley submitted his resignation as Munford’s head football coach Friday morning. Also the school’s boys’ basketball coach, he’ll finish […]
Governor Ivey Awards $500,000 Grant to Help Rebuild Storm-Damaged Bridge in Cleburne County
Cleburne, AL – Cleburne County will receive a $500,000 state grant to help rebuild a heavily traveled bridge destroyed during an August rainstorm that caused severe flooding along Knokes Creek. Governor Kay Ivey announced the award through the state’s urgent need Community Development Block Grant program, noting the damage has created daily hardships for residents and […]