Jacksonville News

An Altogether Magical Adventure with Mr. Larry at the Jacksonville Library
Jacksonville, AL – Friday, June 2nd at 2:00 pm with be an altogether magical adventure with Mr. Larry. Join the Jacksonville library as Mr. Larry presents

Jacksonville Police Stats 5/21/2023 -5/28/2023
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 5/21/2023 -5/28/2023. There were a total of 273 answered

All Calhoun County Soccer
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s Williamson, White Plains coach Cotton take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s All-Calhoun County boys’ team 2023 Boys’ All-Calhoun County

4th Annual Jacksonville State College for Kids
Jacksonville, AL – Calling all little Gamecock. Experience college this summer and obtain an official JSU College for Kids Diploma. All classes are taught by

Jacksonville State Gamecock Anglers Win Bassmaster College Series, Headed to Nationals
Jacksonville, AL – Per Andrew Canulette, Bassmaster JSU students Seth Elkins and Dale Hansard burned an estimated 80 gallons of gas over two days on

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57 Holding Annual Poppy Drive in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57 will be conducting their Annual Poppy Drive Saturday, May 27 from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at

All-Calhoun County Softball
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains’ Arnold, Oxford’s McKibbin take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County softball team 2023 Class 4A-6A

All-Calhoun County Baseball
Calhoun County, AL – With Yellow Jackets’ latest state title in the books, Oxford’s Brooks, Harrison lead the way on East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 4A-6A

Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame ’23
Calhoun County, AL – Wellborn’s Battles and Evans, Oxford’s Jack and Wilson, Anniston’s McCord and White Plains’ Garmon among the Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame

Jacksonville State Univ Jazz Ensemble Wins DownBeat Award
Jacksonville, AL – Per Abigail Harrison with JSU’s media team the JSU Jazz Ensemble I is featured in the June issue of “DownBeat” magazine as the

National Police Week Concludes at Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The 7th annual Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held Friday to close out a week of Law Enforcement Appreciation. The memorial was

Jacksonville State Univ. Unveils Summer Youth Camp Lineup
Jacksonville, AL – Per the Director of Strategic Communications for JSU, Buffy Lockette, in just a few short weeks parents will be scrambling to find

Jacksonville State Univ’s Longleaf Studios Nominated for Three Emmys
Jacksonville, AL – Per Madison Parker and the JSU Media Department, with more than 1300 entries throughout the South, Jax State’s Longleaf Studios has received

Glazin’ a Trail 5k/1k Aims to Earn Funds for Jacksonville Sports
Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, May 20th from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm the Jacksonville Community Center will be the scene for the Glazin’ a

Jacksonville Police Stats 5/7/2023 -5/14/2023
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 5/7/2023 -5/14/2023. There were a total of 230 answered

Cheaha Challenge Traffic Impacts in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Per the Emergency Management Agency of Calhoun County the Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo & ULTRA, Chief Ladiga Cruise, and Time Trial will

Jacksonville, Piedmont, and Ohatchee Graduates from Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Class of 2023
Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD) had students Mia Teague of Jacksonville and Joshua Kirk of Piedmont as part of the graduating 2023 class. Maria

Big Moves for Jacksonville and Weaver
Jacksonville, AL – Long-time Jacksonville assistant Russell on course to replace volleyball legend Clark. Also, Clark to continue as AD, and Jacksonville hires Weaver’s Atchley

Jacksonville Community Center To Hold Blood Drive
Jacksonville, AL – On Tuesday, May 23rd the Jacksonville Community Center will hold am American Red Cross blood drive from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm in

Jacksonville Gospelfest Back for a Second Year
Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, May 20th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm the Jacksonville Gospelfest will be held at the Jacksonville Community Center. There will be

Fair On the Square in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, May 20th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Fair On the Square will be held in Jacksonville. Join them for live

Jacksonville High School Drama Presents Willy Wonka Jr.
Jacksonville, AL – The JHS Drama Department will present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR on Saturday May 13th at 6:30 pm and Sunday May 14th

Jacksonville Library Providing Tour of St. Michaels and All Angels Church
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public library is hosting a tour of St. Michaels and All Angels Church on May 13th at 10:00 am. Join

Thelo Games 2023in Jacksonville Set to Push the Limits
Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, May 13th starting at 8:00 am the Thelo Games 2023 will the place at Crossfit Thelo. This is the 6th Annual

Jacksonville Police Stats 4/30/2023 -5/7/2023
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 4/30/2023 -5/7/2023. There were a total of 219 answered

Jacksonville City Council Funds Special Response Team at Council Meeting
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met for their regularly scheduled work session and City Council meeting on Monday, April 24th. Work Session Call

Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo Pedaling into Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Have you registered for the Cheaha Challenge? It’s coming up May 20-21. UCI qualifier event for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships with

Anniston ‘Dawgs Repeat
Gulf Shores, AL – With Lewis and Taylor leading the way, Anniston’s boys dominate on final day of state track meet, repeat as Class 4A champions.

East Regional Pairings
Calhoun County, AL – The AHSAA East Regional softball tournament starts Tuesday at Albertville’s Sand Mountain Park. Here are first-round pairings, days and times: EAST REGIONAL

Jacksonville State University Crime Stats – April 2023 Includes Rape Charge
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

Make it Four for Calhoun County Quarterback Club
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County Quarterback Club adds a fourth $5,000 scholarship for 2023; winners come from Jacksonville, Ohatchee, Saks and Wellborn By Joe Medley

JSU Cheating Scandal Prompts Accusations From Students
Jacksonville, AL – As JSU held their Spring graduation, several students were unable to attend due to a cheating scandal that has impacted a large group.

Monday Calhoun County Preps
Calhoun County, AL – Piedmont girls shoot way to sectional golf title, sub-state berth; White Plains boys advance in soccer playoffs with shutout over Cherokee County

Jacksonville Police Stats 4/23/2023 -4/30/2023
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 4/23/2023 -4/30/2023. There were a total of 197 answered

Jacksonville State University MCIS Wins National Honors
Jacksonville, AL – Per the JSU media department students and faculty in the Department of Mathematical, Computing and Information Sciences (MCIS) recently traveled to Molloy University

Cheaha Winds Welcome New Members at Jacksonville Rehearsal
Jacksonville, AL – On May 2nd at 6:30 pm new prospective members can join the Cheaha Winds at Jacksonville High School. All rehearsals will be held

Nancy Grace Awarded an Honorary Doctorate at Jacksonville State
Jacksonville, AL – The JSU News department shared that during its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday morning, Jacksonville State University awarded an honorary doctorate to victims’

Prep Softball for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains wins area tourney; Oxford takes second; Piedmont wins three regular-season games; includes scores and pairings for AHSAA area softball tournaments

Sectional Track for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – A list of area athletes with state-qualifying times/distances after completion of this weekend’s AHSAA sectional track meets By Joe Medley AHSAA sectional

Jacksonville Plane Spotter Finds Success On YouTube
Jacksonville, AL – What has been a long time passion for Brian Harmon has naturally evolved into a career for this stay-at-home dad with a

Calhoun County Prep Softball
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains, Jacksonville win in area tourney; Oxford beats Gadsden City, falls to Pell City; Alexandria bats reign in regular-season finale; includes

Baseball Playoffs for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford, Donoho sweep way to quarterfinals, eye familiar foes; Alexandria, Piedmont split Friday, face Game 3s on the road on Saturday Updated:

Calhoun County Prep Soccer
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains’ girls a new playoff player from Calhoun County, joining the Wildcats’ boys in the field. See playoff pairings for teams

Jacksonville City Council Passes New Grievance Policy
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met for their regularly scheduled work session and City Council meeting on Monday, April 24th. Work Session Call

Jacksonville High School PTO Community Yard Sale Offers Great Deals for a Good Cause
Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, May 6th starting at 7:00 am the JHS PTO Community Yard Sale will be held at the High School. The sale starts

Jacksonville Square To Be the Scene of a Anniversary Battle
Jacksonville, AL – On Sunday, April 30th the Jacksonville Square will be the scene as New Level Pro Presents: Anniversary V. This free event starts at

Calhoun County Monday Preps
Calhoun County, AL – Smith pitches complete game, homers as Piedmont softball downs Sand Rock in eight innings; Jacksonville and Munford get wins Savannah Smith

Jacksonville Police Stats 4/16/2023 -4/23/2023
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 4/16/2023 -4/23/2023. There were a total of 255 answered

Jacksonville State University’s Public Health Nurse Program Earns Best in the Nation for 2023
Jacksonville, AL – RegisteredNursing.org – a nursing advocacy organization just released their annual list of Best Public Health Nurse Programs. Jacksonville State University’s Public Health Nurse

Baseball Playoffs for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – First-round AHSAA series are underway around the state, with Alexandria, Donoho, Jacksonville, Munford, Oxford, Piedmont playing at home; updates coming By
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