Arrest Made in Jacksonville Walmart Stabbing and Theft Case
Jacksonville, AL – An arrest has been made in connection with a stabbing and theft incident at the Jacksonville Walmart that occurred on Dec. 5, according to Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood. Marquavious Travon Williams, 29, of Anniston, was arrested on Dec. 6 at a residence in the 800 block of East 15th Street in Anniston. […]
Kiddos Winter Wonderland Market Encourages Young Entrepreneurs in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville Parks & Recreation will host the Kiddos Winter Wonderland Market on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, offering children a festive opportunity to showcase their creativity and learn basic business skills in a holiday market setting. The event will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 501 A Alexandria Road SW in […]
US Cops: He Snapped When He Saw Our Camera S3E102
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a powerful German documentary series that offers an unvarnished look at life on the front lines of emergency response. Through raw, immersive storytelling, the series captures the dedication of those who serve, the high-pressure challenges they confront, and the emotional toll each shift can bring. Highlighting acts of courage, […]
Coosa Valley Water Supply District earns three-year optimization award from ADEM
Coosa Valley, AL – ClearWater Solutions (CWS), a provider of water and wastewater management services, announced that the Coosa Valley Water Supply District (CVWSD) has received the Area-Wide Optimization Program “Three Year Optimized Plant Award for 2022–2024” from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). According to CWS, the award recognizes the facility’s consistent achievement of […]
Weaver boys, girls sweep at Childersburg; Cleburne County boys stay perfect at home quad
Weaver’s boys, girls sweep at Childersburg. Cleburne County’s boys sweep quad at home. Coaches: Please report results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com as soon as possible after matches. CHILDERSBURG — Weaver’s boys and girls swept the night at the Childersburg quad Thursday. The boys beat Childersberg 64-6, Prattville Christian 43-27 and Oak Grove 43-35 to improve to […]
Gadsden State appoints Dr. Derrick Griffey as dean of Academic Programs and Services
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has appointed Dr. Derrick Griffey as its new dean of Academic Programs and Services, effective January 2. In his role, Dr. Griffey will provide leadership for the College’s largest instructional division, which includes the academic departments of Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Languages and Humanities, Fine Arts, and Business, Legal […]
Oxford’s Jay’lin Taylor, Anniston’s Rico Jackson Earn Top Honors on 2025 All-Calhoun County Team
Oxford’s Taylor, Anniston’s Jackson take top awards on East Alabama Sports Today’s 2025 Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County team. Cover photo: Oxford wide receiver Jay’lin Taylor is the East Alabama Sports Today 2025 Class 4A-6A player of the year. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com) By Joe Medley Oxford’s Jay’lin Taylor and Anniston’s Rico Jackson took top awards […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Winter Is the Gardener’s Secret Season for a Stress-Free Spring
Calhoun County, AL – December in Calhoun County, AL, can bring temperatures dipping into the teens, yet winter is far from a dormant season for gardeners. While the pre-spring months often include many days above freezing, those milder winter stretches provide the perfect opportunity to prepare for the growing season ahead. Winter is an ideal […]
Thrillers, Milestones and Big Performances Highlight Area Basketball Action
Alexandria, WP boys win in thrillers. Munford 7-1 after beating Anniston. Faith boys top Donoho, but Donoho’s girls get first win since 2020. Jacksonville girls top Alexandria. JCA and Weaver sweep. Ranburne girls victorious. Cover photo: Alexandria’s Cole Wheeler drives against Jacksonville on Thursday at Alexandria. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com) ALEXANDRIA — Cole Wheeler […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Multi-State Brief Supporting Parents’ Appeal of Colorado School District Policy
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 21-state legal brief supporting parents who are appealing a federal court decision that dismissed their lawsuit challenging a Colorado school district’s student housing policy. The case centers on a district policy that assigns students to share hotel rooms and locker room accommodations on school […]