Jacksonville City Council Approves Eastwood Storm Shelter, Right-of-Way Relocation
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, January 26, approving several significant items, including final authorization for the Eastwood Community Safe Room project, a debated right-of-way relocation request, and amendments to the city’s short-term rental ordinance. Eastwood Storm Shelter Receives Final Approval The council unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 […]
Big Week for Area High School Sports | Jan. 26–31
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Jan. 26-31. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Calhoun County basketball tournament GIRLS PAIRINGS Adjusted after school systems announced delayed start for Jan. 26. (At Pete Mathews Coliseum) MONDAY, Jan. 26 No. 11 Pleasant Valley vs. No. 14 Wellborn, 4 p.m. No. […]
City of Anniston to Host Ward 4 Town Hall at Hodges Community Center
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston will host a Ward 4 Town Hall on Saturday, January 31, providing residents an opportunity to discuss local issues and share feedback directly with Ward 4 Councilwoman Julie Moss. The town hall will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Norwood Hodges Community Center, located at […]
Alexandria Takes Third at State Duals After Semifinal Battle With Tallassee
Alexandria falls in close 1A-4A semifinal with defending champion Tallassee but dominates Deshler for third place. BIRMINGHAM — Alexandria’s boys finished third in the Class 1A-4A state duals championships Friday, falling to defending champion Tallassee 34-26 in the semifinals then beating Deshler 59-18 in the consolation match. Tallassee beat Oak Grove 42-30 in the […]
Longleaf Botanical Gardens to Host 4th Annual Seed Swap on January 31 in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its 4th Annual Longleaf Botanical Gardens Seed Swapon Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the gardens, located on Museum Drive in Anniston. The event is designed to bring together gardeners and plant enthusiasts as they prepare for the upcoming growing season. […]
Piedmont Runner-Up, White Plains Third at Piedmont Dogfight; Orange Beach Wins Team Title
Piedmont runner-up, White Plains third at Piedmont Dogfight. Orange Beach takes top spot in team standings. PIEDMONT — Piedmont finished second with three wrestlers winning their weight classes in Saturday’s Piedmont Dogfight, and White Plains took third with four weight class winners. Orange Beach led the 12-team field with 159.5 points, followed by Piedmont […]
Publix Named Title Sponsor of Anniston’s Historic Woodstock 5K
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Runners Club has announced that its long-running Woodstock 5K will officially be renamed the Publix Woodstock 5K, following a new partnership with Publix as the event’s major corporate title sponsor. The Woodstock 5K, held annually on Woodstock Avenue in Anniston, has been a fixture in east Alabama since the 1980s. […]
75th Calhoun County Basketball Tournament Tips Off at Pete Mathews Coliseum
The first day of the 75th Calhoun County basketball tournament is underway in Pete Mathews Coliseum. Click link and refresh often for up-to-date scores. Calhoun County basketball tournament GIRLS PAIRINGS Adjusted after school systems announced delayed start for Jan. 26. (At Pete Mathews Coliseum) MONDAY, Jan. 26 No. 11 Pleasant Valley 36, No. 14 Wellborn […]
Gadsden State Police Department to Host Report-Writing Training Seminar for Public Safety Professionals
GADSDEN, AL — The Gadsden State Police Department, in partnership with the Division of Languages and Humanities at Gadsden State Community College and the Etowah County District Attorney’s Office, will host a free report-writing training seminar for law enforcement, correctional, and public safety professionals. The seminar is scheduled for Friday, February 27, from 8:00 a.m. […]
Jackson Hodges Announces Candidacy for Calhoun County Commissioner, District 1
ANNISTON, AL — Jackson Hodges has formally announced his candidacy for Calhoun County Commissioner, District 1, outlining a platform focused on public safety, infrastructure, and quality-of-life improvements across central Calhoun County. In his announcement, Hodges said he is seeking the District 1 seat after more than 15 years of preparation for public service. The district […]