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Jacksonville City Schools Board Reviews Math Initiatives, Budget Priorities at July Meeting
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education met July 22 at the district’s Central Office Board Room, where members received updates on
Jax State Hosts Inaugural Honors Administrative Conference
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University’s Honors College recently hosted the inaugural Honors Administrative Conference, bringing together honors administrators from across Alabama and the Southeast to
Jacksonville State’s Dr. Candice Byers Selected for National Global Teacher Education Fellowship
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Dr. Candice Byers, assistant professor in Jacksonville State University’s College of Education and
Genesis Worship Center to Host Matthew 25 Project Food Giveaway in Jacksonville Saturday
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Genesis Worship Center will host a community food giveaway through its Matthew 25 Project on Saturday, July 25, beginning at 10 a.m. at
Jacksonville State Hosts Inaugural Summer Civics Seminar for Nearly 100 Alabama Educators
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Nearly 100 elementary educators from across Alabama participated in Jacksonville State University’s inaugural Summer Civics Seminar, a six-day professional development program focused
Dan Tyminski Band to Perform July 25 at Jax State’s Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Grammy Award-winning bluegrass artist Dan Tyminski and his band are scheduled to perform at Jacksonville State University’s Randy Owen Center for the Performing
Jax State A Cappella Choir Named National Finalist for The American Prize
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Jacksonville State University’s A Cappella Choir has been named a national finalist in the college/university (smaller program) division of The American Prize
Jax State Opens West Village, Largest Residence Hall in University History
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University officially celebrated the completion of West Village on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house, marking the
Jacksonville to Close Sounds of Summer Concert Series with Southland Soul Performance
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Parks & Recreation will conclude the 2026 Sounds of Summer concert series with a free performance
Jax State Launches First-In-Alabama Pathway To Bachelor’s Degree And Law Enforcement Certification
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has received approval from the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) to launch a new academic partnership
Jacksonville City Council Approves Personnel Changes, Infrastructure Items and Updated Pay Structure
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council approved a series of personnel actions, infrastructure projects, policy updates and administrative measures during its regular meeting on July
Jax State Doctor of Education Program Accepted into National Doctoral Education Consortium
Jacksonville, AL – The Doctor of Education (EdD) program at Jacksonville State University has been accepted into the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), a
Jacksonville Public Library to Host TomFoolery for Summer Reading Program Closing Party
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library will celebrate the conclusion of its 2026 Summer Reading Program with a special performance by TomFoolery on Saturday, July
Beginner Cross-Stitch and Charcuterie Workshop Coming to Jacksonville Community Center
Jacksonville, AL – Residents interested in learning a new craft will have an opportunity to explore the basics of cross-stitch during a beginner-friendly workshop at the
Jacksonville Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa County, AL – A Jacksonville man was killed Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
Jax State elementary education programs earn top grades in national teacher preparation review
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University’s undergraduate and graduate elementary education programs have received high marks in a new report from the National Council on
Jacksonville to Celebrate Independence Day with Sixth Annual Jax Fest on July 3
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The City of Jacksonville will host its sixth annual Jax Fest on Friday, July 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Public
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Jurassic Park Movie Marathon July 3
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a Jurassic Park Movie Marathon on Friday, July 3, beginning at 10 a.m. at the library,
Jacksonville School Board Reviews Education Endowment, Approves Budget Items and New Principal at the High School
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education conducted its regular meeting on June 30, approving routine financial and personnel matters while also
Jacksonville Father Develops Free Math App to Make Learning Times Tables Fun
JACKSONVILLE, AL. — A Jacksonville father has turned a personal challenge into a free educational resource designed to help children build confidence in math. Brian
Jacksonville Mayor Mark Jones Receives National NFHS Officials’ Citation
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville Mayor Mark Jones was recognized by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), receiving the organization’s prestigious Officials’ National
Christmas in July Event Planned for Jacksonville Community Center
JACKSONVILLE, AL — A community Christmas in July celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Jacksonville Community Center, featuring vendors, food trucks,
Jacksonville to Host 250 Ladiga Freedom Ride on June 28
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during the 250 Ladiga Freedom Ride on Sunday, June 28, 2026, along the historic Chief
Jacksonville Library to Host Reverse Coloring Program for Teens and Tweens
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a “Reverse Coloring for Teens/Tweens” program on Tuesday, June 30, at 2:30 p.m. at the library,
Jax State Faculty Member Named 2026 Athletic Trainer of the Year
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Dr. Jennifer Savage Burgett, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Associate Professor in
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Genealogy Program June 27
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host an adult genealogy program titled “Digging Up the Past – Unearth Your Story with Genealogy” on
Jacksonville Christian’s Tommy Miller Steps Away After 49-Year Coaching Career
While admitting he’s ‘struggling’ with the choice, long-time Jacksonville Christian coach Miller will step aside from coaching, turn over reins of football and boys’ basketball
Jacksonville City Council Approves Street Grant Application, Policy Updates and Personnel Actions
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council approved a series of resolutions and personnel actions during its June 22 meeting, including a Community Development Block
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Earth Science Musical Program
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host an educational musical program titled “From the Soil to the Stars” featuring Miss Calliope on Friday,
Calhoun County Community Art Show Returns to JSU June 26
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville State University Department of Art and Design will host the 5th Annual Calhoun County Community Art Show on Friday, June
JSU Nursing Leader Selected for AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Jacksonville State University announced that Dr. Betsy Gulledge, Associate Dean and Chief Nursing
Sparklight Invests More Than $12 Million in Network Upgrades Across Anniston and Jacksonville Area
ANNISTON, AL — Sparklight announced it has invested more than $12 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich broadband network
Jacksonville Farm Preserves Family Legacy Through Agritourism and Agriculture
Jacksonville, AL – For generations, the Dothard family has called the Nances Creek community near Jacksonville home. Today, Joseph and Sabrina Dothard are continuing that legacy
Jacksonville Library to Host Dinosaur Eye Busted Canvas Craft Event
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a “Dinosaur Eye Busted Canvas Craft” event on June 16 at 2 p.m. at the library,
Former Jax State Soccer Standout Selected for NCAA Career in Sports Forum
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Former Jacksonville State University soccer player Louise Featherstone was selected to attend the 2026 NCAA Career in Sports Forum, an all-expenses-paid professional
Jacksonville Police Announce Second Arrest in Edwards Grocery Burglary Investigation
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Police Department has announced the arrest of a second suspect in connection with the burglary of Edwards Grocery and the
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Bead & Bloom Event for Tweens and Teens
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host “Bead & Bloom for Tweens/Teens” on Friday, June 13, at noon at the library, located at
CAST Brings Classic Musical ‘Guys and Dolls’ to Jacksonville Stage
Jacksonville AL – The Community Actors’ Studio Theatre (CAST) will bring the classic Broadway musical Guys and Dolls to the Ernest Stone Center for Performing
Redbird Willow Farm Petting Zoo Coming to Jacksonville Community Center
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Families will have an opportunity to meet and interact with a variety of animals when Redbird Willow Farm brings its traveling petting
Jacksonville Board Approves Property Transfer for Kitty Stone Roadway Project
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education approved the transfer of school property adjacent to Kitty Stone Elementary School to the City
Jacksonville Council Approves Retiree Bonus, Utility Projects and Personnel Actions
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council approved several resolutions, personnel actions and infrastructure-related items during its June 8 meeting, including a one-time longevity bonus
Digging into Archaeology Program Planned at Jacksonville Public Library
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host an educational program titled “Digging into Archaeology” on Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. The event
Jacksonville Sounds of Summer Concert Series Continues June 12 with FM Revival
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Parks & Recreation will continue their Sounds of Summer concert series on Friday, June 12, with
JSU to Host Four-Day Spirit Camp Leadership Experience in June
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University will host the Spirit Camp: A Leadership Experience from June 9–12 at Mason Hall on the university’s campus. According
Greater Things to Host First Jacksonville City Cemetery Restoration Volunteer Work Day June 6
Jacksonville, AL – The Greater Things organization in Jacksonville will host the first volunteer work day for the Jacksonville City Cemetery Restoration Project on Saturday,
Jacksonville Public Library to Host “Rock Your Creativity” Adult Rock Painting Program
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a free adult craft program titled “Rock Your Creativity” on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10
The Science Lady to Bring Dinosaurs, Reactions and Explosions Program to Jacksonville Public Library
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Families and science enthusiasts will have an opportunity to explore the wonders of science when The Science Lady visits the Jacksonville Public
Jacksonville State, Cumberland School of Law Launch Accelerated 3+3 Degree Program
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has entered into a new partnership with Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law that will allow qualified students to
ThriveEd Conference to Focus on Educator Wellness at Jacksonville State University
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Center for Evaluation, Research, and Innovation (CERI) at Jacksonville State University has announced the inaugural ThriveEd: The Heart of Learning Foundational
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Black Light Painting Event for Teens
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library is inviting local teens to participate in a Black Light Painting event on Tuesday, June 2, beginning at 2:30