The Jacksonville City Council voted at its Monday night meeting to approve a six-month paid administrative leave for assistant police Chief Bill Wineman.
Cheaha State Park is closed for at least two days after storms downed more than 150 trees at the park Thursday. Many of the downed trees were blocking park roads, some power lines were down and power was out parkwide, superintendent Renee Raney said via email Thursday afternoon.
Jacksonville began Class 4A, Area 12 baseball action with a home-and-home series against Cherokee County on Thursday and Friday. The Golden Eagles dropped both games but starting pitchers Blake Morris and Colton Clark each pitched a complete game and each deserved a better fate.
Halloween is on its way, and the Internet is full of food that is more nutritious than the typeical candy and other sweets so prevalent at this time of year. Many of these treats are not only for children but also for three sisters who decided to get together in the kitchen and cook.
MONTGOMERY — The GOP contest for who sits in our number two U.S. Senate seat has been delayed until July 14 due to the coronavirus. The winner of the battle between Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville will more than likely be our junior US. senator for six years.
The weather is too nice to be social distancing at home. The Chief Ladiga walking and cycling trail in Jacksonville is a great place to enjoy the sunshine. Golfers take advantage of the weather and plenty of tee time at Pine Hill Country Club.
