Piedmont City Council Receives Community Appreciation Awards, Approves Key City Improvements During Meeting
Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday evening Piedmont City Work Session, Police Chief Nathan Johnson took to the podium with a surprise presentation. Chief Johnson presented everyone on the Council a Community Appreciation Award. This included Mayor Bill Baker and Clerk Carl Hinton. This was on behalf of The Piedmont Police Department and The City of […]
Jacksonville Hosts Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Safety Complex will host the Battle of the Badges on Thursday, September 19th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.This event is a friendly competition between the Jacksonville Fire Department and the Jacksonville Police Department, encouraging the community to donate blood in support of LifeSouth Community Blood Centers. All donors will […]
Prep Volleyball
Calhoun County, AL – Parris comes back from injury, helps Pleasant Valley to victory. Ohatchee sweeps tri. Alexandria, Donohom Weaver pick up area victories. Oxford falls in five-set heartbreaker. SAND ROCK — Ella Parris came back from a back injury and helped Pleasant Valley deafeat Sand Rock 25-10, 25-11, 25-22 in area play on Tuesday. […]
Oxford Police Seek Information on Kasondra Coheley, Cash Reward Offered
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Police Department is actively searching for Kasondra Coheley, a 38-year-old woman wanted on multiple criminal charges. Coheley is described as a white female, standing 5’3″ tall and weighing approximately 135 lbs. Coheley faces charges including three counts of fraudulent use of a credit or debit card and receiving stolen property. The […]
3rd Annual Cocky Cookoff BBQ Competition & Festival: A Community Celebration of Food and Fun Opens for Registration
Jacksonville, AL – The highly anticipated 3rd Cocky Cookoff BBQ Competition & Festival, hosted by the Jax State Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Engagement, will take place on Friday, October 11th, and Saturday, October 12th, 2024, at the Jax State RV Lot near AmFirst Stadium. This non-sanctioned amateur BBQ competition promises an exciting weekend […]
Senator Katie Britt Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Strengthen Ties with Japan and South Korea
Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently participated in a bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK), led by Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.). The visit focused on enhancing trilateral cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and South Korea in areas of security and economic […]
Jax State Defense Prepares for Southern Miss Challenge
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State football is gearing up for its upcoming non-conference game against Southern Miss, with a focus on making strides defensively. Coming off a tough stretch, head coach Rich Rodriguez has acknowledged improvements but is looking for more from his team as they face a tough opponent at home. Reflecting on the team’s […]
Oxford Man Arrested in Gadsden Road Rage Shooting Incident
Gadsden, AL – An Oxford man, Tommy Junior Smith, 39, has been arrested and is currently being held in the Etowah County Jailfollowing a road rage incident in Gadsden on September 17, which resulted in the shooting of a woman. Smith is facing charges of first-degree assault and shooting into an occupied vehicle. According to a […]
Captain Falon Hurst Returns from the FBI National Academy
Calhoun County, AL – In 2021 Calhoun County Sheriff, Matthew Wade, nominated (then) Lieutenant Falon Hurst, to attend the FBI National Academy. During his waiting period, Lt. Hurst was promoted to Captain and is now over the jail facility. The FBI National Academy is a ten-week residential course that is held at the Quantico, VA […]
Jacksonville State University Celebrates Homecoming Week with Exciting Events
Jacksonville, AL – It’s Homecoming Week at Jacksonville State University (Jax State), and the campus is buzzing with anticipation for a week of festivities and school spirit. This year’s celebration, themed “Gamecocks Rule the Roost,” promises to be a highlight of the year, culminating in an exciting Homecoming Football game against Southern Miss. The festivities […]
