Piedmont Life and Arts

Veteran Finds New Hope Through Jacksonville State University Victory Programs
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, James Monroe, a 59-year-old veteran who spent seven years in the National Guard,

Fort Payne Native Wins Top Honors at Jacksonville State University Gamecock Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition with Visionary Boutique Concept
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, before she could even pronounce the word, Breanna Townsend had a spark

Jacksonville State University School of Nursing Names 2025-2026 Student Ambassadors
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Jacksonville State University’s School of Nursing has announced its new cohort of

Dugger Mountain Harvest Market Kicks Off This Saturday in Piedmont
May 17 Event at Dugger Mountain Music Hall Celebrates Local Goods and Community Spirit Piedmont, AL – A new community tradition is set to begin

Family Savings Credit Union Wins National Award for Jacksonville State University Financial Wellness Program
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Family Savings Credit Union has earned national recognition for its innovative financial

Piedmont to Host Etowah County Animal Shelter Adoption Event on May 10
Piedmont, AL – The Etowah County Animal Shelter will be the site of a heartwarming community event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.

Jacksonville State University Graphic Design Students Shine at Birmingham ADDY Awards
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Jacksonville State University’s graphic design students have once again proven their talents on

Piedmont to Host 4th Annual Strawberry Festival on Chief Ladiga Trail May 10, 2025
Piedmont, AL – The 4th Annual Piedmont Strawberry Festival is set for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along the scenic

Honoring a Mentor: Former Students Celebrate Jacksonville State University Professor Dr. Fred Gant for a Lifetime of Impact
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Dr. Kevin Lackey hasn’t forgotten where he came from — or who

Alpha Psi Lambda Makes History at Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, it began, as most moments of change do, with a conversation. Last