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Jacksonville City Council Considers Online Business Permits and Licenses and Honors Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Jacksonville, AL – The city of Jacksonville heels a regularly scheduled city council meeting on Monday, January 23rd. Work Session Call to order. Roll call. Tony

Jacksonville State University Campus Celebrates Lunar New Year
Jacksonville, AL – The International Student Organization invites the campus and local communities to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 5-7 p.m., on

Jacksonville Police Stats 1/15/2023 -1/22/2023
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 1/15/2023 -1/22/2023. There were a total of 219 answered calls

Jacksonville State University Board Approves Refreshed Logo Concept
Jacksonville, AL – Per the Director of Strategic Communications for JSU, Buffy Lockette, for the first time in nearly 15 years, Jacksonville State University is updating its

A Third of JSU Undergraduates Make Honors List
Jacksonville, AL – Per the Director of Strategic Communications for JSU, Buffy Lockette, More than 30 percent of Jax State undergraduates have been named to the Honors List

UPDATE: Jacksonville Police Department Seeking Public’s Assistance Locating Bethany Anne Pettus
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Bethany Anne Pettus. Bethany is 24 years old, 5’7” and 275 lbs.,

JSU to Offer Multiple Cheer Programs
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Cheerleading is offering two programs. The JSU Youth Camp will be Saturday, January 28th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at

Jacksonville State University Selects Dean of the College of Business and Industry
Jacksonville, AL – Per the Director of Strategic Communications for JSU, Buffy Lockette, after serving on an interim basis for the past year, Dr. Brent J. Cunningham

Foothills Piano Festival Presents Drs. Allison Franzetti and Jeremy Benson at JSU’s Mason Hall
Jacksonville, AL – On Monday, January 23rd at 7:30 pm Foothills Piano Festival will present Drs. Allison Franzetti and Jeremy Benson at JSU’s Mason Hall. They welcome

Women’s Bowling Added as 18th Gamecock Sport
Jacksonville, AL – From the JSU Press Department JSU’s Board of Trustees approved women’s bowling as the university’s 18th varsity sport at its quarterly meeting on Jan.

Jacksonville Golden Eagles Finding the Spark
Jacksonville, AL – After a cold first half, Can Johnson, Jacksonville find range in second half, get past Piedmont to reach boys county final

TikTok Blocked on JSU Network
Jacksonville, AL – The JSU Information Technology Department released the new policy stating that to remain consistent with the intent and spirit of the ban issued

JSU Film on Sloss Furnaces to Air on APT
Jacksonville, AL – As reported by the JSU media department set your DVR. “Building Birmingham: The Sloss Story” will premiere on Alabama Public Television on Jan.

ASWA Basketball Poll
Calhoun County, AL – Here’s this week’s high school basketball poll. Alabama Sports Writers Association members around the state nominate teams for consideration, and ASWA leadership

Jacksonville Playing Like a 1
Jacksonville, AL – Between the dunks and 3-pointers, top-seeded Jacksonville puts on a show in its County Tournament debut By Al Muskewitz Jacksonville came into the

Jacksonville Police Stats 1/8/2023 -1/15/2023
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 1/8/2023 -1/15/2023. There were a total of 256 answered calls

Southerners Perform at Governor’s Inauguration
Montgomery, AL – Per the JSU press department more than 350 members of the Marching Southerners traveled to Montgomery yesterday to perform in the inauguration parade honoring

Miss JSU 2023 Crowned
Jacksonville, AL – Per the JSU press department Lily Grace Vernon was crowned Miss JSU 2023 on Friday night during the annual pageant held at Leone Cole

Faith Strikes Back at Calhoun County Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – ‘Family meeting’ helps Lions rebound from Thursday loss to Donoho, beat Falcons to advance to Tuesday quarterfinal against Oxford; Saks, White Plains,

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Basketball Tournament and tournaments in Cherokee, Etowah and Talladega counties highlight the weekly high school schedule for teams in

Special Delivery for Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville girls open Calhoun County Tournament win a win over Faith Christian as Shelvin fills in as coach; includes updated bracket CALHOUN COUNTY

Pleasant Valley Raiders Run Out
Pleasant Valley, AL – Boys bracket: PV coach Hood reaches back to a good ol’ play he learned long ago and it sealed the win; JCA

Winners for the Calhoun County Junior High Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – Here are the winners and all-tournament teams from the Calhoun County Junior High Tournament that concluded earlier this week BIG SCHOOL BOYS

Jacksonville State Forensics Scholar Provides Expert Commentary
Jacksonville, AL – Per the JSU press department when tragedy strikes on a college or university campus, the entire higher education community mourns along with it. Since

Big Factor Inside for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – New post Johnson emerging as force for White Plains; Jacksonville holds on against Cherokee County, Faith’s Curlee surpasses 1,500 career points, Piedmont

JSU Crime Stats – December 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 Welcomes New Municipal Judge Prior to City Council Meeting
Jacksonville, AL – The City of Jacksonville through their PIO, Ben Nunnally, stated, “We were honored to officially welcome Jason Odom to his new position as Jacksonville’s municipal

Jacksonville Police Stats 1/1/2023 -1/8/2023
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 1/1/2023 -1/8/2023. There were a total of 238 answered calls

Rivalry Road Win for Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville turns back several Alexandria threats to win potential preview of county tournament finals, White Plains beats Piedmont for best win of the

Weaver is Relaxed, Not Rusty
Weaver, AL – Thursday girls: Weavers returns from 23-day layoff to score third win of the season, Piedmont, JCA use fast starts to win games THURSDAY’S

Calhoun County Came to Play
Calhoun County AL – Thursday boys: Weaver responds to team meeting with a fast start and sends message to Saks for big matchups on the horizon;

Tournament Turnarounds in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Tuesday girls report: Piedmont flips switch in fourth and pulls away to win Gaston tourney opener; J’ville uses big second half to

Buzzer Beaters in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Tuesday boys: Davis beats buzzer to lift Cubs over No. 2 UMS-Wright; Caden Johnson passes 1,000 in J’ville’s win over Cleburne County,

Jacksonville Police Stats 12/11/2022 -12/18/2022
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 12/11/2022 -12/18/2022. There were a total of 244 answered calls

Holiday Hoops
Calhoun County, AL – East Alabama Sports Today’s 12 Days of Christmas, our holiday gift to you — the season’s high school basketball schedule for teams

Go for Launch Jacksonville Christian Academy
Jacksonville, AL – Thursday boys roundup: JCA, Gaylesville put up 80 3-pointers, connect on 24; Piedmont suffers first loss; will be updated THURSDAY’S BOYS GAMES Anniston

Fair is Good for Calhoun County Basketball
Calhoun County, AL – Thursday girls roundup: JCA acting coach has Thunder heading in the right direction, Spring Garden dominates another opponent and more GIRLS GAMES

Jacksonville State University Police Academy Celebrates 50 Years
Jacksonville, AL – Per the Director of Strategic Communications for JSU, Buffy Lockette, on Dec. 6, 1972, 24 new police officers became the first class to graduate

Shot in the Dark – Includes scores and highlights of games in and around Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Tuesday girls roundup: Ohatchee reserve makes an improbable shot that drew the biggest reaction in win over Weaver, includes scores and highlights

Calhoun County Basketball Riding the Wave
Calhoun County, AL – Tuesday boys roundup: Weaver takes a three-game winning streak into its two-week Christmas break, Oxford dominates Fort Payne in third quarter, includes

More Than 500 to Graduate This Week from Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL – Per the JSU press department more than 500 students are scheduled to graduate this week as part of Fall 2022 Commencement. Three ceremonies will

Not-so Silent Night in Piedmont
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont brings house down with 70-49 win over Saks, Odam has another triple-double, Pinto goes for 22; double milestones at PV, plus scores,

Jacksonville Police Stats 12/4/2022 -12/11/2022
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 12/4/2022 -12/11/2022. There were a total of 266 answered calls

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school basketball schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Dec. 12-17 Basketball Dec.

Jacksonville Has Person of Interest They are Seeking Information On
Jacksonville, AL – Per the Jacksonville Police Department facebook page on Thursday Dec 1, 2022 At approximately 7:30 PM, the Jacksonville Police Department responded to multiple

Jacksonville State University’s Supplemental Instruction Program Gains Accreditation
Jacksonville, AL – The JSU press department shared through, Brett Buckner, that JSU’s Supplemental Instruction (SI) program recently became the first in Alabama to earn accreditation

Candy Land Christmas in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – On December 15th at 4:00 pm the Jacksonville Public Library will be offering a Candy Land Christmas event. Celebrate the holidays with a

Defensive Turf War
Calhoun County, AL – Friday basketball: Oxford, Carrollton put up strong defensive fronts in Davidson Classic; Weaver snaps losing streak; includes scores, highlights from Friday

State Finals Locked In For Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – AHSAA signs 5-year deal to keep baseball, softball championships at Choccolocco Park and Jax State From the AHSAA The Alabama High School

Holly Jolly Family Night at Jacksonville’s Chick-fil-A
Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, December 17th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm join in a Holly Jolly Family Night at Jacksonville’s Chick-fil-A. Join them for a night
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