Jacksonville Council Approves Budgets, Projects and Personnel Changes as City Clerk Brenda Long Departs
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council approved a series of budget, infrastructure, personnel and administrative actions Monday, Aug. 24, following an afternoon work session that included discussions ranging from economic development and the farmers market to city finances and Christmas decorations. The 4 p.m. work session included an executive session regarding economic development, followed by […]
Anniston and Oxford Earn Recognition at Main Street Alabama Awards
Anniston and Oxford, AL – Two Calhoun County communities received recognition during Main Street Alabama’s 13th annual Awards of Excellence events, with honors going to downtown programs and community contributors in both Anniston and Oxford. Patrick “Wig” Wigley was selected as Main Street Anniston’s 2026 Main Street Hero, while Historic Main Street Oxford received an Award […]
Alabama Activates Statewide Emergency Notification System
MONTGOMERY — Alabama residents now have a new way to receive emergency warnings following the activation of a statewide notification system designed to provide faster alerts about flooding and other disasters. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the activation Tuesday, Aug. 25, following plans outlined during her Jan. 13 State of the State address. The state allocated […]
Pink Heals Eastern Alabama Plans Childhood Cancer Awareness Ride and Annual 5K
Jacksonville and Oxford, AL – Pink Heals Eastern Alabama will host two upcoming events aimed at raising awareness and showing support for children and families affected by cancer. The first event, the Knock Out Childhood Cancer Awareness Ride, will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 10 a.m. The free ride will travel from Jacksonville to […]
Thomas, Mobbs and Jacobs Lead Oxford, Alexandria and Munford to Trimatch Sweeps
Thomas, Mobbs and Jacobs lead the way as Oxford, Alexandria and Munford sweep Monday trimatches. OXFORD — Oxford swept a trimatch, beating Lincoln 25-21, 25-10 and Moody 30-28, 26-24. The Yellow Jackets’ top performers: — Ava Thomas: 19 kills, four digs. — Emerald Cole: 15 kills — Macy Thomas: 48 assists. ALEXANDRIA: The Valley Cubs […]
Anniston Museum Launches Nature in Conversation Lunch and Learn Series
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum of Natural History will offer a monthly lunch and learn series beginning in September that combines books, museum collections and discussions about the natural world. The “Nature in Conversation Lunch and Learn Series” will be held on the first Friday of each month at the museum. The first program is […]
Gadsden State and City Break Ground on New Tennis Center
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College and the City of Gadsden broke ground Aug. 20 on a new 10-court tennis center at the Gadsden Sports Park. The project is the latest addition to the Sports Park and continues a partnership between the college and the city to develop athletic facilities designed to serve Gadsden […]