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JSU Police Report Multiple Incidents Across Campus in February 2026

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Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Police responded to a variety of incidents across campus during February 2026, according to the department’s activity log. The reported cases included offenses such as theft, harassment, domestic disputes, drug possession, criminal mischief, and other violations occurring in residence halls and campus facilities. The activity log documents the nature of […]

Challenger Learning Center Launches Regional STEM Competition for America’s 250th Anniversary

Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama Announces STEM 250 Competition for 5th – 6th Graders

Rainbow City, AL – In recognition of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has announced a regional academic challenge for middle school students. The competition invites students to identify and defend what they believe is the greatest American STEM invention or innovation […]

Jacksonville City Schools Board Recognizes Students, Approves Policy During March Meeting

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Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education met Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room for its regularly scheduled meeting. Board members approved financial items, adopted a new policy, and recognized several students for their achievements. The meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance […]

Ohatchee Council Approves Ball Field Repairs, Receives Update on River Cleanup Efforts

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Ohatchee, AL – The Ohatchee Town Council met on March 10, 2026, to conduct regular business and hear updates on community initiatives. All agenda items presented during the meeting were approved unanimously. Council members approved the minutes from the work session and regular meeting held on February 24, confirming the official record of the previous meeting. […]

Thousands of Students Explore Career Pathways at East Alabama Worlds of Work Event in Oxford

Worlds of Work Event Connects Thousands of Students to Career Opportunities in East Alabama

Oxford, AL – Thousands of students from across East Alabama explored potential career paths during the annual Worlds of Work (WOW) event, presented by Eastman, held March 10–12, 2026, at the Oxford Civic Center. Worlds of Work is an immersive, hands-on career exploration event hosted by Gadsden State Community College. The program is designed to introduce […]

Passenger Dies Following Motorcycle Crash in Cleburne County

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Cleburne County, AL – A motorcycle crash that occurred earlier this month in Cleburne County has claimed the life of an Ashville woman. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the single-vehicle crash happened at approximately 2:48 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, along Alabama 281 near the 242-mile marker, about eight miles north of Oxford […]