Calhoun County Board of Education Reviews $126 Million Revenue Plan, Recognizes Students and State Board Member
ANNISTON, AL — The Calhoun County Board of Education reviewed the school system’s financial outlook for the coming fiscal year, recognized students for statewide and national honors and approved several personnel and operational items during its Sept. 17 meeting. Board President Michael Webb presided over the meeting, with board members Bobby Tittle, Mike Almaroad, Tobi […]
Nix’s Versatility Continues to Pay Off for Jax State
Nix has brought a lot to Jax State, but here’s betting there’s more. (Includes video of Jax State football coach Charles Kelly, defensive lineman Quay Hood and wide receiver Darius Cannon talk Gamecocks’ victory over Georgia Southern, coming CUSA opener against Middle Tennessee State) Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Caleb Nix’s game-changing punt return in […]
Alabama Attorney General Leads 20-State Coalition Seeking Greater Oversight of GLP-1 Drug Ingredient Imports
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a coalition of 20 states calling for increased federal oversight of foreign suppliers of ingredients used in compounded GLP-1 medications, citing concerns about the security and safety of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Marshall submitted a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising concerns about […]
Area High School Sports Schedule for Sept. 21-26
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Sept. 21-26. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Sept. 25 Alexandria at Piedmont Central-Clay at Scottsoro Cherokee County at Jacksonville Russellville at Coosa Christian Donoho at Gaylesville Glencoe at Ohatchee Handley at Beauregard Hokes Bluff at White Plains Berry at Hope […]
Jacksonville State Health Professions Students Complete LEAD Program
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Two Jacksonville State University College of Health Professions and Wellness students recently completed the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Program, a partnership between the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center and Jacksonville State University. Paige Glaspie, a Master of Public Health student, and Joy Lawrence, a nursing student, participated in the […]
JCA, Faith Christian, Piedmont Score Area Wins; Oxford, Munford, Weaver Sweep
JCA, Faith Christian, Piedmont win area matches. Oxford, Munford, Weaver sweep trimatches. Pleasant Valley splits. Serving and receiving around the area with Monday’s matches: JACKSONVILLE CHRISTIAN: The Thunder beat Westbrook Christian 25-18, 25-22, 19-25, 25-20 in area play. JCA’s match statistics: — Mollie Mullinax: one ace, 16 kills, three digs, seven blocks. — Audrina Williams: […]