Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge Announces Retirement After 39 Years of Service
Oxford, AL – After nearly four decades in law enforcement, Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge has announced his retirement, effective May 1, 2026. In a statement reflecting on his career, Partridge described the decision as one made after “careful and thoughtful consideration,” noting that while there is never a perfect time to step away from a […]
Creekbank Veterinary Clinic Officially Opens Its Doors
Ohatchee, AL — Creekbank Veterinary Clinic has officially opened its doors in Ohatchee, marking a significant milestone for both the local community and its founder, Dr. Thibault, whose vision of returning home to serve familiar faces has now become a reality. Located at 2874 Alabama Highway 144, the clinic is now accepting patients and operating […]
Saks Seeks New Leadership as Felder Departs After One Year in Dual Coaching Roles
Saks, AL – Felder out after one year as Saks’ football and boys’ basketball coach. School seeking to fill both positions. By Joe Medley For the second time in a year and third time in four years, Saks is seeking a head football coach. Add a boys’ basketball coach, as well. Shannon Felder is out […]
Jax State Students Earn Multiple Awards at IEEE SoutheastCon 2026
Jacksonville, AL – Students from Jacksonville State University (Jax State) delivered a strong showing at the IEEE SoutheastCon 2026 Conference, held March 13–15 in Huntsville, Alabama, earning multiple awards across several competitive categories and continuing to build on the program’s recent success. Under the mentorship of Dr. Arup Ghosh, Associate Professor of Computer Science and advisor […]
Ducar Goes the Distance as Jacksonville Wins; No. 1 Piedmont Dominates Doubleheader
Ducar’s pitches complete game as Jacksonville baseball wins, and 3A No. 1 Piedmont rolls. Much more baseball and softball inside. Going around the horn with Saturday’s area high school baseball and softball action: Baseball JACKSONVILLE 3, ALEXANDRIA 1: John Ducar pitched a complete game, allowing six hits, two walks and no earned runs with […]
Calhoun County Selected as Host Community for 2026 Fuel Alabama Summer Program
Anniston, AL – Calhoun County has been named one of 11 host communities for the 2026 Fuel Alabama (FuelAL) Summer Program, a statewide initiative focused on attracting and retaining young talent across Alabama. FuelAL, led by the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, connects college students and interns with career opportunities […]
Alabama High School Basketball All-State Teams Announced, Local Talent Earns Top Honors
The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State high school basketball teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year: CLASS 7A GIRLS First-team All-State Aaliyah Blanchard, Hoover, Sr., G, 5-11 Khloe Ford, Hoover, Sr., C, 6-3 Lani Smallwood, Albertville, Sr., G, 5-9 Ja’Kyah Smith, Bob Jones, Sr., G, 5-10 Braylee Winfrey, Auburn, Sr., G, 5-10 Second-team All-State […]
ALEA Troopers Complete Marine Patrol Boating School Ahead of Busy Season
Orange Beach, AL — Four Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Troopers have successfully completed the Agency’s Marine Patrol Boating School, preparing them to serve on Alabama’s waterways as boating activity increases heading into the spring and summer months. Three of the Troopers are members of ALEA Trooper Class 2025-B, who graduated from the ALEA Training […]
Area High School Sports Weekly Preview: March 23–28 Packed with Baseball, Softball, Soccer, and More Across Calhoun County, AL
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events involving area teams for the week of March 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball MONDAY, March 23 Cherokee County at James Clemens Mt. Zion-Carroll (Ga.) at Handley Shades Valley at Talladega, 9 a.m. Fayette County at Talladega, 11:30 a.m. Lincoln at Leeds (DH) TUESDAY, […]