Rep. Rogers Supports Executive Orders to Refocus Military Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement applauding President Trump’s recent executive orders aimed at reshaping military priorities. The orders emphasize increasing military readiness and lethality by dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, halting policies related to gender ideology, and reinstating servicemembers previously […]
Oxford Reclaims Calhoun County Basketball Supremacy with Dominant Victory Over Alexandria, Secures 24th Title
Jacksonville, AL – Oxford’s boys put on dominating show against short-handed Alexandria, reclaim Calhoun County basketball supremacy with 24th title, seventh in nine years. 74th Calhoun County Tournament results FRIDAY, Jan. 17 No. 12 Saks 52, No. 13 Faith Christian 48 No. 11 Jacksonville Christian 73, No. 14 Wellborn 60 SATURDAY, Jan. 18 No. 6 Weaver […]
Choccolocco Heritage Society Announces Heritage Fund to Preserve 1876 Elementary School
Anniston, AL – The Choccolocco Heritage Society (CHS) hosted an important meeting on January 28, 2025, unveiling plans for the Choccolocco Heritage Fund. This initiative seeks to raise $125,000 to restore the historic 1876 elementary school, preserving its legacy as a symbol of the community’s rich history. The meeting was called to order by Kim Boyd, […]
U.S. Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Block Chinese Ownership of American Land
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.) have reintroduced the Not One More Inch or Acre Act, legislation aimed at preventing individuals or businesses affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from owning real estate in the United States. The move comes amid growing concerns about the […]
Oxford Secures Fourth Straight Calhoun County Basketball Championship with Win Over Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Oxford’s girls absorb Jacksonville’s best, pull away to win fourth consecutive Calhoun County basketball championship. Tournament results FRIDAY, Jan. 17 No. 6 Ohatchee 39, No. 11 Pleasant Valley 29 No. 12 Faith Christian 39, No. 13 Wellborn 33 SATURDAY, Jan. 18 No. 5 Alexandria 57, Faith 17 MONDAY, Jan. 19 No. 7 Piedmont […]
Calhoun County Hosts 2025 Soup-er Bowl Saturday in Eastaboga
Eastaboga, AL — Food lovers, mark your calendars! The 2025 Soup-er Bowl Saturday is set to bring warmth and flavor to Calhoun County on February 1. This highly anticipated culinary event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 Hope Drive in Eastaboga. For just $10, attendees can savor a variety of […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Forever Susan Lilies: Bold Blooms and the Beauty of Sharing Garden Surplus
Calhoun County, AL – There are over 100 species of Lily options. Lilies bloom between early summer to late summer. My very favorite lilies are called Forever Susan. Forever Susan’s grow tall, vertical stems, hardy and firm. The top of the firm Lily stem shoots out several blooms. After the blooms have expired, the vertical […]
74th Calhoun County Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – Top seeded Oxford boys, girls roll to Tuesday’s championship games. Alexandria’s boys, Jacksonville’s girls await them. 74th Calhoun County basketball tournament BOYS’ PAIRINGS FRIDAY, Jan. 17 No. 12 Saks 52, No. 13 Faith Christian 48 No. 11 Jacksonville Christian 73, No. 14 Wellborn 60 SATURDAY, Jan. 18 No. 6 Weaver 87, JCA […]
Jacksonville State University Sophomore Jamal Henderson Awarded Prestigious Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad in Spain
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Jacksonville State University sophomore Jamal Henderson has been named a 2024-2025 recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a U.S. Department of State initiative. Henderson, a 20-year-old social work major from Miami, Florida, will spend the summer living and studying in […]
Prep Basketball in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Jacksonville boys roll to victory. Donoho, JCA, Hope Christian boys victorious. Spring Garden girls get 29th win, and Ranburne gets 22nd. JCA girls top Woodland. JACKSONVILLE — Kamouri Harmon led a balanced scoring performance with 11 points, and Jacksonville’s boys beat Pleasant Valley 78-41 at home on Monday. Quinn Weaver […]
