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Charles Kelly Returns to Jacksonville State as Head Football Coach

Jax State Names Charles Kelly as Head Football Coach

Jacksonville, AL — Jacksonville State University Vice President for Athletics Greg Seitz has announced the appointment of Charles Kelly as the 30th head football coach in the program’s history. A native of Ozark, Alabama, Kelly brings nearly 35 years of coaching experience, including five seasons at Jacksonville State under Hall of Fame coach Bill Burgess. […]

ALEA Launches “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to Promote Holiday Road Safety

ALEA Unwraps Annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its annual “12 Days of Safety” campaign this weekend to emphasize the importance of safe driving during the bustling holiday season. The initiative begins on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, and runs through New Year’s Day, with daily safety themes aimed at reducing traffic accidents […]

False Abduction Report Leads to Arrest Warrant for Calhoun County Man

Ohatchee Arrest

Ohatchee, AL – On December 17, 2024, at approximately 7:30 AM, the Ohatchee Police Department responded to a reported assault and abduction in the 1400 Block of Spring Road in Ohatchee, Alabama. The initial report, made by Christofer Tyrome Gregory Cooper, alleged that Brandy Brooks, a female victim, was assaulted, forced into a vehicle, and taken […]

National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2025 Passes Senate, Includes Key Provisions Advocated by Senator Katie Britt

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Secures Language Supporting JROTC Programs in National Defense Bill

Washington D.C. – The U.S. Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes a provision championed by Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) to support Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs nationwide. JROTC, sponsored by the U.S. Armed Forces, offers leadership and citizenship training to high school and middle school […]

Jacksonville State (JSU) College of Education Receives $48,300 ASAP Grant to Expand STEAM Summer Camp

College of Education Awarded ASAP Grant to Help Fund Annual Summer Camp

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, the Jacksonville State University (JSU) College of Education and Professional Studies has been awarded the Alabama Summer and After School Program (ASAP) grant. The $48,300 grant will enhance the college’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) summer camp, expanding student participation, […]

Alabama Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025 Inductees

Wrestling

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame has proudly announced its distinguished Class of 2025 inductees. Honoring individuals for their lifelong commitment to the sport and their exceptional contributions, the upcoming ceremony promises to be a celebration of excellence and dedication to wrestling. Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees: Charlie Bruce […]