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JSU Trustees Approve Design for New Emergency Care and Health Center in Jacksonville

Final Design Approved For JSU Freestanding ER And Health Center

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has taken a significant step toward expanding healthcare access in the Jacksonville area after its Board of Trustees approved the final design plans for a new freestanding emergency room and university health center. The approval allows the project to move into the construction phase for a facility that university […]

Jacksonville State University Opens Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts, Announces Inaugural Season

Jax State Opens Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts, Announces Lineup for Inaugural Season

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University officially opened the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts (ROC) on Tuesday, marking a major milestone for the university while unveiling a performance season that will bring nationally recognized artists, educational programming, and cultural events to Northeast Alabama. University leaders, elected officials, students, supporters, and members of the […]

Oxford City Council Recognizes Officer Logan Johnson as ALEAF 2026 Police Officer of the Year

Oxford City Council

Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council recognized Officer Logan Johnson during its meeting on May 26, honoring him as the Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation 2026 Police Officer of the Year. Officer Johnson was recognized for his service, professionalism, and dedication to the citizens and community of Oxford. City leaders noted his continued commitment to […]

Jacksonville City Council Approves Policy Updates, Public Works Projects During May 26 Meeting

Jacksonville City COuncil

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council approved several resolutions, project agreements, personnel actions, and budget amendments during its regular meeting on May 26, 2026. The council also held a work session prior to the meeting that included presentations and discussions regarding the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and flag retirement program, a proposed city website update, job […]

11th Annual Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Concludes National Police Week in Anniston

ALEAF 2026

Anniston, AL – The culmination of National Police Week in Calhoun County took place Friday morning as law enforcement officers, retirees, elected officials, volunteers, and community members gathered at Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston for the 11th Annual Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. Held at the Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial located within Centennial Memorial Park in […]

Jacksonville City Council Approves Licenses, Agreements, and Personnel Actions at April 27 Meeting

Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met on April 27, 2026, addressing a range of city business including license approvals, infrastructure improvements, agreements, and personnel actions. During the work session, council members reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Jacksonville and Great Things in Jacksonville (GTIJ). Discussion centered on liability protections, volunteer […]

Jacksonville City Council Reviews Vacant Property Ordinance, Infrastructure Needs, and Personnel Changes During April 13 Meeting

Jacksonville City Council

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

City of. Jacksonville

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

15th Annual Jax State Jazz Festival Scheduled for April 10

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 […]