Oxford City Council Approves Hemp Moratorium, Annexation and Other Measures
OXFORD, AL — The Oxford City Council addressed property matters, city services, public safety agreements and other business during its Tuesday, Aug. 25 meeting. The council received a presentation of the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 audit from Phil Bain of Kemp and Associates. Council members also held a public hearing concerning a structure at 1214 […]
A Decade Later, Jacksonville State and North Dakota State Meet Again on FBS Terms
A decade later, Jacksonville State, North Dakota State set to test each other on FBS terms. (Includes video of Jax State’s game-week news conference) VIDEO: Jax State coach Charles Kelly, center Lucas Mrachkovskiy and nose tackle Jawuan Campbell talk Tuesday about Jax State’s Saturday season opener at North Dakota State. (Video by Joe Medley/East Alabama […]
Ohatchee Council Discusses Alabama 650 Race, Halloween Event and Road Improvements
OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Town Council discussed plans to welcome participants in the Great Alabama 650 paddle race, reviewed preparations for the town’s Safe Halloween event and approved the use of a municipal facility for an elementary school fundraiser during its Tuesday, Aug. 25, meeting. During the work session, Calhoun County Tourism Director Cher […]
JSU Band Day Set for Sept. 5 in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, AL — High school band students will have an opportunity to experience life as a Jacksonville State University Marching Southerner during JSU Band Day on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m. at Jacksonville State University, 700 Pelham Road N. in Jacksonville. Band Day is open to high school […]
Cleburne County High School Graduate Alivia Boyd Receives Alabama Power Foundation Scholarship
CLEBURNE COUNTY, AL — Cleburne County High School graduate Alivia Boyd has been selected as Cleburne County’s recipient of the Alabama Power Foundation’s Community Scholars Program scholarship. Boyd will receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship to use toward her postsecondary education. She plans to attend Alabama A&M University this fall and pursue a degree in psychology. “The […]
Gadsden State Announces Summer 2026 President’s and Dean’s Lists
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College has announced the students named to its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2026 semester. Students named to the President’s List are full-time students who earned a 4.0 semester grade point average while completing at least 12 credit hours of college-level coursework. President’s List Albertville – […]
Jax State Hosts Statewide Civics Symposium for Alabama Educators
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, forty-three middle and high school social studies teachers from across Alabama gathered at Jacksonville State University this summer for a three-day symposium focused on American government, primary-source instruction and classroom applications. The 2026 Summer Civics Symposium, hosted by Jax State’s Center for […]
Alabama Attorney General’s Office Participates in 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown
MONTGOMERY, AL — The Alabama Attorney General’s Office participated in the 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown, a nationwide law enforcement initiative targeting fraud involving government-funded healthcare programs. The annual effort is coordinated by the U.S. Department of Justice and brings together federal and state agencies to investigate healthcare fraud and protect funds associated with programs […]