Two Men Charged in Connection With Reported Rape at Jax State Delta Chi Fraternity House
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Two men have been charged in connection with a rape investigation stemming from an incident reported at the Delta Chi fraternity house at Jacksonville State University in November 2025. Logan Sollami, 20, of Jacksonville, and Caleb Stephens, 23, of Attalla, were each charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy, according to case […]
Anniston Council Hears Farewell Presentation from Rep. Barbara Boyd, Advances Park Hours Change and Economic Development Measures
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council handled a range of financial, administrative and economic development matters Tuesday, Sept. 15, while also recognizing longtime State Rep. Dr. Barbara Boyd as she approaches the end of 32 years in the Alabama Legislature. Boyd Marks End of 32 Years of Legislative Service Boyd was the focus of […]
Piedmont City Council Approves $17.47 Million 2027 Budget, Considers Hydrant Grant
PIEDMONT — The Piedmont City Council approved the city’s 2027 budget totaling $17,468,678.75 during its Sept. 15 meeting, with city officials reporting that departments faced spending reductions as the city worked to balance expenses with available revenue. Mayor Kevin Farmer said all city departments saw cuts in the new budget, with some also experiencing staff […]
Creel Carrying Heavy Offensive Load as Jax State Prepares for Georgia Southern
Creel shouldering a bigger load ably for Jax State, but how long can he hold up? (Includes video of Creel and Gamecocks head coach Charles Kelly talking Jax Srate’s loss at Ohio, coming game against Georgia Southern and more). Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Nearly a year to the day since Caden Creel became Jax […]
Tuscaloosa Artist Yvonne Wells Featured in New Book Celebrating Her Narrative Quilts
TUSCALOOSA, AL — The work of Tuscaloosa artist Yvonne Wells is the focus of a new art book examining her distinctive narrative quilts and the stories of faith, history and personal experience woven throughout her work. It Tells My Story showcases 34 quilts from the Yvonne Wells Collection at the International Quilt Museum at the […]
Gadsden State Marks Completion of Nearly $9 Million Wallace Hall Renovation
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College marked the completion of a nearly $9 million renovation of Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 11 at the college’s Wallace Drive Campus. The $8.94 million project renovated the 38,322-square-foot facility, which serves as a center for fine arts instruction, performances and community events. […]
Area Volleyball Roundup: Faith, Donoho, Pleasant Valley and Piedmont Earn Area Wins; Oxford, White Plains Sweep
Faith, Donoho, Pleasant Valley and Piedmont win area matches. Oxford and White Plains sweep trimatches. Alexandria and Munford split trimatches. Jacksonville victorious. Serving and receiving around the area with Tuesday’s matches: FAITH CHRISTIAN: The Lions won an area match against Hope Christian 25-4, 25-16, 25-23. Faith Christian’s statistics for the match: — Anna Daniel: seven […]