Calhoun Journal Expands Short-Form News Coverage to TikTok and YouTube Shorts
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun Journal is expanding the ways readers can access local news with the addition of short-form video coverage on TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The new channels will offer quick news updates designed to deliver key information in under a minute, providing another option for readers who prefer short-form video content. […]
Oxford Police K9 Team Earns Second Overall at International K9 Olympics
Oxford, AL – Oxford Police Department K9 Officer Havoc and handler Officer Miranda Schoening earned multiple honors during the Annual International K9 Olympics and Certification held last week. Presented by Ultimate Canine, the International K9 Olympics is a competition and certification event for active police and military K9 teams. Participation is limited to 40 teams, with […]
Area High School Sports Schedule for Aug. 24-29
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Aug. 24-29. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Aug. 27 Southside at Hokes Bluff FRIDAY, Aug. 28 Coosa Christian at Alexandria Anniston at Minor Central-Clay at Elmore County Piedmont at Cherokee County West Point at Cleburne County Decatur Heritage at Donoho […]
Ivey Announces More Than $52 Million for Alabama Projects
MONTGOMERY, AL — Gov. Kay Ivey announced more than $52 million in funding for 21 projects across coastal Alabama through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, known as GoMESA. The projects include investments in boating and recreational access, water quality, environmental education, coastal restoration, storm protection and other infrastructure in Mobile and […]
Gadsden State Volleyball Opens 2026 Season with Experienced Core and New Talent
Gadsden, AL — The Gadsden State Community College volleyball team is beginning the 2026 season with a mix of returning players, transfers and freshmen as the Cardinals prepare for Alabama Community College Conference competition. Head Coach Connie Clark, now in her second season leading the program, returns five sophomores and adds two sophomore transfers to […]