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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 City Council

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

Arts grant allows the music department to host two one-act operas

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

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 […]

Sparklight Awards $5,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center

$5,000 Charitable Giving Fund grant (with a “big check”) to the Jacksonville Christian Outreach Cente

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 […]

Jacksonville Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Man

Missing Person Alert

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

Jcksonville City Council

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

Highlighting Local Nursing Program Excellence

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 […]