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. […]
JSU Union Raises Questions After Administration Secures New Donor for Adjunct Teaching Award
Jacksonville, AL – United Campus Workers of Jacksonville State University (UCW-Jax State) is informing the campus community about what it describes as an unexpected and unilateral decision by the university administration to override a signed agreement naming and funding the institution’s adjunct teaching award. Adjunct faculty at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) play a significant role […]
Gadsden State and Jax State Strengthen Partnership With New Transfer Pathways Agreement
Jacksonville and Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College and Jacksonville State University have expanded their long-standing partnership through a newly signed agreement designed to help more Gadsden State graduates continue their education at Jax State. The memorandum of understanding was formalized during a signing ceremony in the Executive Conference Room of Angle Hall at […]
Jacksonville City Council Hears LED Lighting Proposal, Proclaims “Whoop Troy Day”
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held its regular meeting on December 8, 2025, addressing routine business items while hearing a detailed proposal for energy-efficient infrastructure improvements and celebrating Jacksonville State University’s upcoming bowl game appearance. Whoop Troy Day Proclamation Mayor Mark Jones opened the meeting by proclaiming Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as “Whoop […]