North Dakota State Tops Jax State 33-7 in Season Opener
Nearly 10 years after North Dakota State dominates Jax State in FCS national final, the Bison does it again in their meeting as FBS programs. NDSU 33, Jax State 7 By Joe Medley New chapter, same story for Jacksonville State and North Dakota State. Reminiscent of the Bison’s handling of Jax State in the FCS […]
Alabama Golfweek Amateur Tour Finals Set for Cider Ridge in Oxford
Oxford, AL – The Alabama Golfweek Amateur Tour is scheduled to hold its two-day Tour Finals at Cider Ridge Golf Club in Oxford on Sept. 12 and 13. According to information provided by event organizers, the tournament will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, and continue through Sunday, Sept. 13. The event will […]
AmFirst Opens New Branch on Jacksonville State University Campus
Jacksonville, AL – AmFirst has opened a new branch on the campus of Jacksonville State University, expanding an existing partnership between the financial institution and the university. The branch, located at 802 Pelham Road North, officially opened August 27 and is AmFirst’s 22nd location. The branch will provide full-service financial services to students, faculty, staff […]
High School Sports Schedule for Aug. 31-Sept. 5
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 5. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Sept. 4 Moody at Alexandria Anniston at Central-Clay Cherokee County at Hayden White Plains at Cleburne County Coosa Christian at Whitesburg Christian Donoho at Ellwood Christian Susan Moore at Glencoe Handley at […]
Alabama Awards $144 Million in Rural Health Grants Including Projects Serving Calhoun County
Montgomery, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that 138 grants totaling more than $144 million have been awarded to healthcare providers and institutions through the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program, with several funded projects serving Calhoun County and surrounding communities. The grants are part of a statewide effort aimed at improving healthcare access, quality […]
Pleasant Valley Finishes Runner-Up at Sandy Hunter Invitational
Pleasant Valley takes runner up to Ashville in Sandy Hunter Invitational. Also, reports from Donoho, Jacksonville and Oxford. PLEASANT VALLEY — Host Pleasant Valley, the top-ranked team in Class 2A, finished as runner up to Class 3A No. 3 Ashville in the Sand Hunter Invitational on Saturday, going 4-1 on the day. The Raiders beat […]
Calhoun County EMA Transitioning to New Emergency Alert System
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency is transitioning to a new mass notification platform used to distribute emergency alerts and public safety information to residents. Beginning Sept. 1, 2026, the county will begin using the Rave Alert Mass Notification System. The platform will replace the Regroup Mass Notification System currently used […]
Alabama Attorney General Announces $117 Million Meta Settlement Over Youth Social Media Protections
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $117.3 million settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that includes new requirements aimed at increasing protections for children and teenagers using Instagram and Facebook. According to Marshall’s office, the Alabama settlement is part of a broader $17.1 billion agreement involving 47 states, the District of Columbia, […]
Jacksonville State to Host America 250 Panel Discussion
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University will host a public panel discussion in September examining the Declaration of Independence, the development of the American republic and the nation’s 250th anniversary. The America 250 Panel Discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 1103 AB on the 11th floor […]