Jacksonville News

A Redbird Special Event
Jacksonville, AL – A Super Saturday at the Redbird Coffee you won’t want to miss!!! This Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:00

Jacksonville Police Stats 5/9/2022 -5/15/2022
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 5/9/2022 -5/15/2022. There were a total of 197 answered calls

Jacksonville Gospelfest
Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm join in a musical event at the Jacksonville Community Center – 501 Alexandria

2022 Trunk Show
Jacksonville, AL – Friday, May 20, 2022 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm take advance of the 2022 Trunk Show. This event is by Alabama

Teen Anime Club
Jacksonville, AL – Friday, May 20, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm the teen anime club at Jacksonville Public Library. Teens (12-18), join us

Chief Ladiga Zombie Trail Races in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – May 20th and 21st from 7:00 am to 9:00 am starts the Chief Ladiga Zombie Trail Races in Jacksonville. This event is

AHSAA Baseball Championships at Rudy Abbott Field and Choccolocco Park
Jacksonville, AL – May 16th through the 21st will be the AHSAA Baseball Championships. These games will take place in Jacksonville and Oxford. Tickets can

Jacksonville Police Create Path for Community Feedback
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has announced they will be using a new feature to help them better serve the community. When a

Jacksonville Opera Theatre to Present “Little Women”
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville State public relations department shared information on the upcoming production of Little Women. It’s a story that has been told

Public Hearing Results in a Big NO for Roundabout at George Douthit in Jacksonville
Public Hearing On Monday, May 9, 2022 a public hearing was held to discuss the possibility of creating a roundabout at the intersection of George Douthit

Jacksonville Police Stats 5/1/2022 -5/8/2022
The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 5/1/2022 – 5/8/2022. There were a total of 236 answered calls for service.

Jacksonville Water Bills Lost in Birmingham Post Office
Jacksonville, AL – The City of Jacksonville has issued an alert that water bills may not have reached customers. The Jacksonville Waterworks Department sent out

Fair On the Square
On Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 9:00 am the Jacksonville Fair on the Square event takes place. This event is hosted by the City of

Lyons & Company Secures Naming Rights for JSU Department
The JSU department of public relations announced that the JSU Board of Trustees recently passed a resolution naming the university’s Department of Management and Marketing

Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo in Jacksonville
On may 14th and 15th the Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo comes to Jacksonville. This is event is hosted by the UCI Gran Fondo World Series

Thelo Games in Jacksonville
Come test your strength and endurance on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Crossfit Thelo. This is the 5th annual Thelo

JSU Professor Elected to International Accreditation Board
The JSU public relations department shared that Dr. Reginald F. Overton, professor of sport management, was recently elected to the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation

True Crime Icon Nancy Grace Films on JSU Campus
The JSU public relations department announced that true crime legend Nancy Grace recently visited the campus to film a show for Fox Nation with Joseph

Jacksonville Store Offers A Creative Outlet
If you enjoy painting or simply trying your hand at a creative endeavor consider joining Just Handmade for a Rustic Succulent Trio event. On Thursday,

JSU Social Work Students Awarded Statewide Scholarships
Per the JSU public relations department the Alabama Society for Healthcare Social Workers (ASHCSW) awarded two JSU social work students scholarships as part of its annual

‘Sports saved my life’ – Jacksonville’s King overcomes personal challenges
Jacksonville’s King overcomes personal challenges in her youth to sign to play college soccer with Idaho JUCO By Al Muskewitz JACKSONVILLE — Olivia King doesn’t mince

Jacksonville Has Central Office Dedication
On Sunday May 1, 2022 at 2:00 pm the Jacksonville City Schools Central Office was officially dedicated and opened. While the building has been in

JSU Faculty Honored at Annual Awards Banquet
Buffy Lockette, Director of Strategic Communications, shared the JSU News that Jacksonville State held its annual Faculty Awards ceremony on April 27, honoring outstanding faculty, celebrating

Jacksonville Police Weekly Stats 4/24/2022 -5/1/2022
The Jacksonville Police Department shared their weekly stats for 4/24/2022 -5/1/2022. The Jacksonville Police Department answered a total of 230 calls for service. There were 42 criminal

Jacksonville State University Crime Stats for April 2022
Jacksonville State University releases their crime statistics per the requirements of the U. S. Department of Education and The Jeanne Clery Act. The information included

Jacksonville is Unbreakable
UPDATED: Jacksonville loses early lead, scores unearned run in seventh inning to win Game 3, advances to 4A quarterfinals SATURDAY’S GAME 3 SCORES 2A: Fayetteville

Jacksonville State University Expanding Child Development Center
Per the JSU public relations department, JSU’s Child Development Center is planning to expand in August, following the university’s 12-month calendar and extending hours to

One of Each – Donoho sweeps, Oxford swept, Jacksonville splits
Local baseball roundup: Donoho sweeps, Oxford swept, Jacksonville splits to force Game 3 in second round of playoffs AREA PLAYOFF RESULTS Alexandria 5-10, John Carroll

JSU Graphic Design Team Wins National Awards
Buffy Lockette, Director of Strategic Communications, shared the JSU News that JSU’s graphic design team has been recognized nationally, once again, for its creativity. Designers Emily

Public Relations Student Society of America JSU Chapter Wins State Award
The JSU chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) recently won the 2022 Chapter Development Award from Alabama PRSA per the Public

Jacksonville Celebrates the Students of Kitty Stone at City Council Meeting
Work Session Call to order. Roll call. Tony Taylor – Present Andy Green – Present Terry Wilson – Present Sherry Laster – Absent Coty

JSU Sociology Student Presents at Regional Conference
The JSU public relations office has released the announcement that sociology undergraduate Chelsee Allen recently presented research at the Southern Sociological Society’s annual meeting, along

Respiratory Therapy Students Awarded Statewide Scholarships
Per the JSU public relations department two respiratory therapy students have been awarded scholarships from the Alabama Society for Respiratory Care. Haley Jones, a junior, was

Jacksonville Fire Department Releases New Information about Saturday’s Church Fire
On Saturday, April, 26, 2022 at 8:55 pm the Jacksonville Fire Department was dispatched to a possible fire at the Faith Temple Christian Center located

Jacksonville Police Stats 4/17/2022 -4/24/2022
Jacksonville Police Department Weekly Stats for the time of 4/17/2022 – 4/24/2022. Jacksonville Police Department answered a total of 222 calls for service. There were 36

Army Career Exploration Days in Jacksonville
JSU ROTC will host an Army career exploration event in front of Pete Mathews Coliseum on April 29th and 30th, 2022, featuring an Army adventure

Fire at Jacksonville Christian Academy
On Saturday April 24, 2022 multiple fire departments came together to fight a massive fire at Jacksonville Christian Academy. Departments involved were Anniston, Weaver, Webster’s Chapel,

Superhero Day at Jacksonville Public Library
Come live your superhero dreams on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Jacksonville Public Library (JPL). From 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Come to JPL

AFC X: Army Guns MMA Event Comes to Jacksonville
On Saturday, April 30 2022 at 5:00 pm the Jacksonville State University Army ROTC will present AFC X: Army Guns at the Pete Matthews Coliseum. The

Jacksonville’s Sonny Gunnells Honored by Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame
Jacksonville’s Sonny Gunnells will be honored by the Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame April 23 in Gadsden. Gunnells will be inducted in the Support Personnel

College of Education and Professional Studies to Present STEAM Day
The College of Education and Professional Studies will present STEAM Day on Thursday, April 21, at the CEPS Complex (formerly known as the SBIC), in Room

Come Out to a Farmer’s Market on the Quad
JSU Dining Services will be running a Farmer’s Market on the Quad on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 19 and 20. 2022 from 11:00 am thru

First Annual BIPOC Competition Winner’s Concert at JSU
On Sunday, May 24, 2022 from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm at JSU Mason Hall. This event is hosted by the David L. Walters Department of

Jacksonville Police Stats 4/10/2022 -4/17/2022
Jacksonville PD Weekly Stats 4/10/2022 -4/17/2022 Jacksonville Police Department answered a total of 234 calls for service. There were 49 Criminal Incident/ Offense reports taken.

American Legion Hosts Steak Night with Live Music in Jacksonville
Bring Your Own Meat the American Legion’s steak night on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 8:00pm. The American Legion Post 57 in

Students Participate in Model Arab League, Plan Model UN at JSU
Per the JSU Public relations office Four JSU students recently participated in the Southeast Regional Model Arab League Conference at Converse University in Spartanburg, SC,

Jacksonville Public Library Book Sale
Come stock up on reading material on Saturday April 23, 2022 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Find used & like-new books, audiobooks, & movies

MCIS to Host Computing Conference at JSU
The Department of Mathematical, Computing and Information Sciences will host the annual conference for the Association for Computing Machinery, virtually, on April 18-20. All students,

Clinching Time – Jacksonville claims area title and Donoho completes undefeated season
Jacksonville claims area title by winning nightcap of a wild doubleheader with Cherokee County; Donoho completes second straight undefeated area season By Al Muskewitz JACKSONVILLE

Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight at the JSU Stone Center
On Friday, April 22 from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm come be transported back in time to learn about Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet. Tonight,
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