Jacksonville City Council Reviews Vacant Property Ordinance, Infrastructure Needs, and Personnel Changes During April 13 Meeting
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council held its regularly scheduled work session and council meeting on April 13, 2026, addressing a wide range of topics including vacant property regulations, public safety infrastructure, grant participation, and multiple personnel actions across city departments. During the work session, council members reviewed several key items ahead of formal […]
Jacksonville City Council Addresses Cemetery Partnership, Rezoning Dispute, and Infrastructure Bids
JACKSONVILLE, AL – Council also recognizes Arbor Day and accepts city’s FY2025 audit showing stable financial position The Jacksonville City Council convened its regular meeting Monday evening, working through a packed agenda that included proclamations, a community cemetery preservation proposal, a contentious rezoning hearing, several infrastructure bid awards, and presentations from both civic organizations and […]
Jacksonville State University to Host 15th Annual Jazz Festival Focused on Music Education
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Jacksonville State University will host its 15th Annual Jazz Festival on April 10 in Mason Hall, continuing a long-standing tradition centered on music education and student engagement. While some university-sponsored music festivals focus primarily on performances, Jacksonville State’s annual event emphasizes instruction […]
Jacksonville State University’s Victory Workforce Inducted into National Military Spouse Employment Partnership
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University’s Victory Workforce Development Services has been formally inducted into the Department of War’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) during a two-day ceremony in Washington, D.C., marking a national recognition of the university’s ongoing support for military spouses and their families. The Military Spouse Employment Partnership is a national initiative […]
Jacksonville City Council Addresses Infrastructure Projects, Personnel Changes, and Community Initiatives During Feb. 9 Meeting
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council convened February 9, 2026, for its regularly scheduled meeting, covering a wide-ranging agenda that included infrastructure improvements, personnel actions, scholarship updates, and community initiatives during both the work session and formal council meeting. The meeting opened with invocation and pledge, followed by proclamations recognizing Black History Month and […]
JSU to Present Pair of American One-Act Operas Celebrating U.S. History and Accessibility
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, the David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University will present a pair of one-act operas by American composers later this month, offering audiences an accessible introduction to the art form while commemorating a milestone in U.S. history. Performances of […]
Little River Canyon Center Announces 2026 Canyon Concert Series Lineup
Fort Payne, AL – The Little River Canyon Center (LRCC), owned and operated by Jacksonville State University, has announced the full lineup for its 2026 Canyon Concert Series, offering a year of live music performances overlooking the canyon in Fort Payne. The series will begin February 20 with an evening jazz performance featuring TAD of […]
Jacksonville State University Announces 45th Annual Social Work Conference Focused on Workforce Resiliency
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University’s Department of Social Work has announced plans to host its 45th Annual Jax State Social Work Conference on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Anniston City Meeting Center. This year’s theme, “Training Grounds: Where Resilience Takes Root,” centers on equipping social workers and related professionals with practical tools to […]
Sparklight Awards $5,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center has received a $5,000 grant from Sparklight through its Charitable Giving Fund to help address growing needs for food, baby food, and essential hygiene products among individuals and families facing financial hardship in the community. The grant is part of Sparklight’s recent funding cycle, during which the […]
Gadsden State Community College Releases Fall Semester 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List
Gadsden, AL –Gadsden State Community College has released its academic honors lists for the Fall Semester 2025, recognizing students for exceptional academic achievement. The lists were announced by college President Alan Smith. President’s List – Fall Semester 2025 To qualify for the President’s List, students must be enrolled full time, earn a 4.0 semester grade […]