Jacksonville Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Man
Jacksonville, AL — The Jacksonville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Patrick Slade Boothe, who was reported missing on January 23, 2026. According to police, Boothe was last seen leaving the Parker Place SW area in Jacksonville and has not returned. Authorities say he may be traveling in a white […]
Jacksonville City Council Approves Eastwood Storm Shelter, Right-of-Way Relocation
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, January 26, approving several significant items, including final authorization for the Eastwood Community Safe Room project, a debated right-of-way relocation request, and amendments to the city’s short-term rental ordinance. Eastwood Storm Shelter Receives Final Approval The council unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 […]
Jacksonville State University Nursing Program Earns Statewide Recognition for 2026
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has received statewide recognition for its nursing education offerings, with its Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program ranked No. 2 in Alabama for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org. The ranking is part of RegisteredNursing.org’s annual evaluation of nursing programs, which assesses schools based on a range of academic and professional criteria. According […]
Jacksonville City Council Addresses Storm Shelter Costs, Veterans Memorial, and Development Plans
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council convened on January 12, 2026, for a work session and regular meeting that covered topics ranging from infrastructure challenges to honoring fallen soldiers. Work Session Highlights Storm Shelter Budget Concerns City Engineer Josh presented updated bids for the Eastwood Storm Shelter project, revealing significant cost overruns. The lowest […]
Jacksonville Native Theron Montgomery Releases New Novel The Street of Yearning
Jacksonville, AL – A native of Jacksonville, Alabama, and son of a former JSU president, author Theron Montgomery has released a new literary fiction novel titled The Street of Yearning. Montgomery brings a deeply Southern sensibility to the novel, which is published by Pegasus Publishers. Set in the fictional town of Springs, Alabama, The Street of […]
The Quality Shoppe Marks 90 Years of Service and Style in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Quality Shoppe, Jacksonville’s longest continuously operating business, is celebrating 90 years of providing bridal and formal wear to generations of families across northeast Alabama. To commemorate the milestone, the community is invited to a 90th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the shop’s […]
Jacksonville City Council Honors Former Mayor Johnny L. Smith After 33 Years of Public Service
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held a special meeting on December 22, 2025, to recognize former Mayor Johnny L. Smith for his 33 years of distinguished public service to the city. Mayor Mark Jones read a certificate of recognition honoring Smith’s extensive tenure, which included 12 years as a council member followed by […]
Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Lincoln Man on Christmas Day
LINCOLN, AL — A 60-year-old Lincoln man died Thursday evening following a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 20 in Shelby County. Rodney Fluker was killed when the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette he was operating left the roadway and struck a cable barrier near the 165 mile marker within Lincoln city limits. The incident occurred at approximately 4:50 […]
Calhoun County Commission Sets December 18 Agenda, Honors Pleasant Valley Volleyball Team
Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Commission met Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to address a full agenda that included nuisance property actions, resolutions, contracts, and special recognitions. The meeting opened with the call to order, invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a proclamation honoring the Pleasant Valley High School Volleyball Team. The […]
Arrest Made in Jacksonville Walmart Stabbing and Theft Case
Jacksonville, AL – An arrest has been made in connection with a stabbing and theft incident at the Jacksonville Walmart that occurred on Dec. 5, according to Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood. Marquavious Travon Williams, 29, of Anniston, was arrested on Dec. 6 at a residence in the 800 block of East 15th Street in Anniston. […]