Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Property Crime Investigation
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Property Crime: An early‑morning call sent deputies to Highway 9, where a […]
Smith Marks First Year as Gadsden State President With Focus on People, Partnerships and Progress
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College President Alan Smith is marking the completion of his first year leading the institution, a year the college says has centered on expanding student opportunities, developing partnerships and advancing academic and workforce initiatives. Smith has identified three priorities — people, partnerships and progress — as guiding principles for […]
Talladega Seven to Host Second Annual Driving Futures Golf Tournament in Oxford
OXFORD, AL — The Talladega Seven Nonprofit Organization will host its second annual C2G Driving Futures Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 28, at Cider Ridge Golf Club in Oxford. The tournament will begin with an 8 a.m. tee time and will feature an 18-hole, four-person scramble. Registration is $100 per golfer or $400 for a […]
Jacksonville Rolls Past Piedmont 34-8 in Season Opener
New Jacksonville quarterback hooks up with newly minted receiver McNeal for three touchdowns as Jacksonville rolls at Piedmont This week’s schedule THURSDAY, Aug. 20 Cleburne County 21, Etowah 0, FINAL Hope Christian 48, Donoho 7, FINAL Lincoln 36, Talladega 29, FINAL Gaston 36, Spring Garden 12, FINAL Wadley 46, Horseshoe Bend 13, FINAL FRIDAY, Aug. […]
AmFirst Food Drive Provides Nearly 95,000 Meals for Central Alabama Families
BIRMINGHAM, AL — AmFirst has presented a donation to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama that will provide 94,863 meals to people facing food insecurity across the region. The donation was generated through the 2026 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive, held throughout July in partnership with ABC 33/40 and the Community Food Bank […]
High School Football Week 1 Scores from Across Alabama
Scores from around the area and around the state from the first week of the high school football regular season in Alabama. Coverage-area games THURSDAY, Aug. 20 Cleburne County 21, Etowah 0, FINAL Hope Christian 48, Donoho 7, FINAL Lincoln 36, Talladega 29, FINAL Gaston 36, Spring Garden 12, FINAL Wadley 46, Horseshoe Bend 13, […]
Gadsden State Recognizes Registered Nursing Summer Graduates
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College’s Health Sciences Division recognized students earning associate degrees in Registered Nursing during a pinning ceremony Aug. 6 at Wallace Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. Students receiving pins were: Adairsville, Georgia: Margaret Moore Alexandria: Madison Brown Alpine: Mallory Allen Anniston: Kara Burke-Billingsley, Cheyenne Carroll, Cearia Jenkins, Riley Jones and […]
Friday Night Football Roundup Pleasant Valley Ends Drought Against White Plains
Pleasant Valley beats White Plains for first time since 2013. Oxford pounds the rock, Gadsden City. Wellborn and JCA roll. Ohatchee rallies, falls in OT. This week’s scores THURSDAY, Aug. 20 Cleburne County 21, Etowah 0, FINAL Hope Christian 48, Donoho 7, FINAL Lincoln 36, Talladega 29, FINAL Gaston 36, Spring Garden 12, FINAL Wadley […]