Student Brings Firearm to Oxford High School; Officials Say No Credible Threat Remains
Oxford, AL – A student brought a firearm onto the Oxford High School campus Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to a joint statement from the Oxford Police Department and Oxford City Schools. According to the statement, established school safety reporting procedures were followed after the firearm was discovered, and Oxford Police responded immediately. Officials said the […]
Calhoun County Career Academy Receives $2.48 Million Grant for New Career and Technical Education Facility
Calhoun County, AL — Calhoun County Career Academy announced Tuesday that it has received a $2.48 million grant from the Alabama State Department of Education to support construction of a new facility aimed at expanding career and technical education opportunities for students across the Calhoun County School District. The grant was announced Sept. 15 at […]
Munford, Piedmont and Pleasant Valley Earn Area Volleyball Wins; Oxford Splits Tri-Match
Munford, Piedmont and Pleasant Valley win area matches. Oxford splits trimatch, and Alexandria goes 2-2 in Hartselle. By East Alabama Sports Today Serving and receiving around the area with Tuesday’s matches: MUNFORD: The Lions (11-3) won an area match at Talladega, 25-4, 25-10, 25-8. Munford’s statistics for the match: — Reese Brewer: one ace, 28 […]
Jacksonville Council Approves Hotel Incentives, Personnel Changes, Grant Application and FY2027 Agency Funding
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville City Council addressed economic development, employee compensation and leave policies, public safety projects, personnel changes, outside-agency funding and infrastructure projects during its Sept. 14 work session and regular meeting. The council began with a 5 p.m. work session that included a compensation practices and leave policy discussion led by Joy Seijo; […]
Rainbow Omega to Host Mum & Fall Market Sept. 19 in Eastaboga
EASTABOGA, AL — Rainbow Omega will welcome the community to its Mum & Fall Market on Saturday, Sept. 19, offering a morning of seasonal plants, local vendors, handmade goods and food while supporting the organization’s mission. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rainbow Omega Garden & Gift Shop, […]
Area High School Sports Schedule for Sept. 14-19 Features Unbeaten Wellborn-Pleasant Valley Football Matchup
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Sept. 14-19. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Sept. 18 Alexandria at Sylacauga Leeds at Anniston Cherokee County at Guntersville Cleburne County at Ashville Mars Hill Bible at Coosa Christian Hanceville att Glencoe Oneonta at Hokes Bluff Hope Chriistian at Victory […]
Absentee Voting Begins in Alabama as 2026 General Election Sample Ballots Become Available
MONTGOMERY, AL — Absentee voting is underway in Alabama for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election, and voters can now review sample ballots for all 67 counties as Election Day approaches. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced that absentee voting began Wednesday, Sept. 9, and reminded voters of several deadlines for requesting and returning […]
Wigington’s Playoff Eagle Lifts LeCroy-Wigington to Buddy Moore Charity Golf Tournament Victory
Wigington’s playoff chip-in for eagle answers Clay’s eagle putt on No. 18, gives LeCroy-Wigington victory in 18th Buddy Moore Charity Golf Tournament. By Joe Medley ANNISTON — The 18th Buddy Moore Charity Golf Tournament came down to two clutch eagle shots and Gary Wigington made the last one. Wigington chipped in from 15 feet on […]
Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood Selected for Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood is among 35 public safety professionals selected to participate in this year’s Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy. The nine-month program, offered through the Alabama Fire College, is designed to strengthen management, leadership and strategic skills among public safety professionals across the state. Admission to the academy is […]