Ohatchee Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
OHATCHEE, AL — A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder investigation was taken into custody Friday following the execution of an arrest warrant by multiple law enforcement agencies. According to the Ohatchee Police Department, officers with the department, agents from the 7th Judicial Circuit Major Crimes Unit, deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s […]
Calhoun County Commission Recognizes 4-H Ambassador, Approves Resolutions and Highlights Independence Day Events
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — The Calhoun County Commission recognized a local student for her statewide achievement, approved a series of resolutions related to county operations and infrastructure, and heard updates on upcoming community events during its June 25 meeting. The meeting opened with special recognition for Jacksonville High School student Rachel Sloffey, who was recently […]
Jacksonville to Host 250 Ladiga Freedom Ride on June 28
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during the 250 Ladiga Freedom Ride on Sunday, June 28, 2026, along the historic Chief Ladiga Trail. The free community bicycle ride will begin and end at Chief Ladiga Landing, located at 7201 Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway in Jacksonville. Participants will travel north on the trail as part of a 25-mile […]
Lee Greenwood to Perform in Oxford on June 27
OXFORD, AL — Country music artist Lee Greenwood is scheduled to perform at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is part of the Webb Concrete Classic Country Series and will take place at the Oxford Performing Arts Center, located at 100 E. Choccolocco St. in Oxford. Greenwood […]
Jacksonville Library to Host Reverse Coloring Program for Teens and Tweens
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a “Reverse Coloring for Teens/Tweens” program on Tuesday, June 30, at 2:30 p.m. at the library, located at 200 Pelham Road South in Jacksonville. The event invites participants to “color outside the lines” by adding their own artistic touches to pre-painted backgrounds. Rather than filling in […]
Rainbow City to Host 4th Annual Freedom Flight Drone Show Saturday
RAINBOW CITY, AL — The City of Rainbow City will host its 4th Annual Freedom Flight Drone Show on Saturday, June 27, at the Rainbow City Mega SportsPlex, located at 625 Kenzie Lane. The community event will run from 4 p.m. until approximately 9:30 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, a children’s […]
Gadsden State Athletes Earn ACCC Academic Honor Roll Recognition
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College has announced that 87 student-athletes and seven athletic teams have been recognized on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll for the Spring 2026 semester. The honor recognizes student-athletes who maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the spring term, highlighting their […]
Jax State Faculty Member Named 2026 Athletic Trainer of the Year
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Dr. Jennifer Savage Burgett, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Associate Professor in the Master’s in Athletic Training program at Jacksonville State University, has been named the 2026 College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association. The award was […]