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Football Preview: Two Hot Teams Collide As Gordo Meets Pleasant Valley + How To Watch

The Gordo Green Wave will head out on the road to face off against the Pleasant Valley Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Gordo sitting on nine straight victories and Pleasant Valley on four. Gordo is on a roll after a...

Gordo, AL · 2d
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Calhoun Journal

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Jax State Homecoming Photo Gallery Captures Parade Festivities

JACKSONVILLE, AL – Jacksonville State University celebrated its homecoming with a parade bringing together students, alumni, university organizations, and members of the Jacksonville community. The annual tradition is part of the university’s homecoming festivities, providing an opportunity for the campus and surrounding community to participate in the celebration. Photographer Brad Campbell of sport-shutter.com captured moments […] The post Jax State Homecoming Photo Gallery Captures Parade Festivities appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Jacksonville, AL · 1d

The Gadsden Times

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Gadsden holiday guide features lights and parades

Holiday lights, ice skating, shopping and a Christmas parade are among the events planned in Gadsden during the 2026 Christmas season. Activities begin in November and continue into January, with Christmas at the Falls at Noccalula Falls Park and Christmas on the Coosa along the city's riverfront serving as two of the season's largest attractions. Here's a look at Christmas events scheduled in Gadsden: Christmas at the Falls Christmas at the Falls returns to Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Road, beginning Friday, Nov. 13. The annual attraction features millions of holiday lights, illuminated gardens and Christmas displays throughout the park. General admission includes admission to the park and one standard train ride. Children 3 and younger are admitted free. Tickets are $12 to $18, and guests choose a one-hour arrival window between 4 and 8 p.m. The park closes at 10 p.m. An express train pass for up to two guests is available for an additional $15. The event runs through Jan. 2, 2027, and will be closed Nov. 16-19 and Dec. 24-25. Santa and the "Mean One" will make appearances on select dates. Mistletoe Market Holiday shoppers can visit the Mistletoe Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov.

Gadsden, AL · 2d

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Honda retools Alabama plant for hybrid engines in $472 million expansion

Lincoln factory gets its biggest Line 1 overhaul since 2001 as Honda shifts U.S. production toward hybrids. Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln is getting one of the most significant renovations in its 25-year history as the automaker pivots toward hybrid vehicles. In a Nov. 9 announcement, Honda said...

Lincoln, AL · 2d
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The Associated Press

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Thomas scores 17 to help No. 8 Houston to a 92-46 win over Jacksonville State

HOUSTON (AP) — Dedan Thomas Jr. had 17 points and seven assists, Mercy Miller added 15 points and No. 8 Houston defeated Jacksonville State 92-46 on Wednesday night. Chendall Weaver had 10 points off the bench for Houston (3-0). The Cougars shot 54% from the field and were 7 of 22 from 3-point distance. Houston outrebounded Jacksonville State 46-26 and had a 36-10 advantage in points in the paint. The Cougars got 43 bench points, led by Weaver, and shot 27 for 32 from the line. Naas Cunningham scored 13 points, and Jordan Stiemke added 10 for Jacksonville State (1-2). The Gamecocks shot 27%, including 7 of 26 from distance. Houston jumped out to a 22-3 lead on four straight free throws by Weaver with 12 minutes left in the first half. Jacksonville State answered with nine straight points, cutting its deficit to 10 points on a jumper by Leon Horner with 8 ½ minutes remaining in the half. But, the Cougars responded with 16-5 outburst for a 38-17 lead on two free throws by Thomas with 4 ½ minutes to go in the half. Houston led 43-23 at the break. Up next Jacksonville State: Hosts UAB on Saturday. Houston:

Jacksonville, AL · 11h

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Girls Basketball Wins at Veteran’s Day Classic

The Hewitt-Trussville Girls Basketball team defeated Oxford 74-47 on Wednesday in the Veteran's Day Classic event at Minor HS. The Huskies jumped out to a 25-8 early lead and never looked back. HT is now 2-0 overall on the season. Layla Berry was hot from beyond the arc and scored...

Trussville, AL · 16h

Calhoun Journal

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Comes to Oxford Performing Arts Center November 10

Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center will host “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7 p.m., bringing a holiday production featuring classical ballet, elaborate costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s well-known musical score to the stage. The performance will take place at the Oxford Performing Arts Center, located at 100 E. Choccolocco […] The post Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Comes to Oxford Performing Arts Center November 10 appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Oxford, AL · 1d

The Gadsden Times

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Previewing the top Round 2 AHSAA high school football games in Gadsden, plus predictions

High school football postseason has returned to the Gadsden area , and there are plenty of big-time matchups set for Round 1 this weekend. Nine Gadsden teams are left in the postseason, after six teams saw their season come to a close. Just two of those teams are in Etowah County with Etowah traveling to Plainview and Westbrook Christian hosting Whitesburg Christian, with a chance to advance to the Private A semifinals on the line. Each week of the season, Gadsden Times sports reporter Maxwell Donaldson has picked and previewed games in the area. This week, he takes a look at each game in Etowah County and picks 10 others. Max went 12-3 on his Round 1 picks, moving to 53-16 this season. Game of the Week: Collinsville (9-2) at Piedmont (10-1) What Ernie Willingham said: "(Piedmont) got a good team. They are really really fast. They played a tough schedule so they are battle tested. They can throw it and run, really fast on offense and defense. They are a really good team." What Jonathan Miller said: "They are a veteran team. They got a very good skill group on offense. A lot of experience on that side of

Gadsden, AL · 1d

iHeartSports

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Big 12 Basketball TV & Schedule - November 11

Find out where to watch all of the Big 12 men's hoops games on TV or streaming live on any device.

Houston, TX · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Piedmont City Council Approves Water Pump Station Replacement and Employee Retention Bonuses

At the November 3rd meeting, the Piedmont City Council addressed malfunctioning parts at the water pump station on Adamson Street. Instructional Technology Manager Ben Singleton explained repair options. The council could pay $20,643.77 for the repair if the station kept the existing pumps, or they could dole out $56,878.20 to replace the motors, pumps, and […] The post Piedmont City Council Approves Water Pump Station Replacement and Employee Retention Bonuses appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Piedmont, AL · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Area High Schools Prepare for Busy Week of Football Playoffs, Flag Football and Basketball

High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Nov. 9-14. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football playoffs FRIDAY, Nov. 13 Class 4A Alexandria (10-1) at Scottsboro (11-0) Cherokee County (8-3) at Leeds (9-1) Class 3A Cleburne County (11-0) at Cordova (8-3) Class 2A Wellborn (9-2) at Fyffe (9-1) […] The post Area High Schools Prepare for Busy Week of Football Playoffs, Flag Football and Basketball appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Oxford, AL · 1d

The Gadsden Times

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Emily Sollie making her own name with Gadsden City flag football

Growing up, Emily Sollie was stuck having to catch passes and run routes for her older brother, Sam. It worked out well for the now-junior quarterback for Gadsden City football as he's committed to Auburn. For a while, though, it seemed catching passes for Sam was just the kind of younger sibling duty that Emily got stuck doing. Then the siblings moved to Gadsden City and Emily had a chance to take all that knowledge and training and use it on the same football field Sam started starred on. She joined the Titans' flag football program ahead of the 2025 season. "I was really excited to the join the team, I though it was so much fun and it looks fun too," Emily Sollie said. Now, she's starting both ways at receiver and linebacker/safety for the Titans who ended the regular season 11-2 and took home the first region title in the program's four-year history. For her mom, Jenny Sollie, Emily's growth in flag football is just one of many ways she has seen her daughter grow since moving from Westbrook Christian. "It's so fun to watch her just bloom in her own ways," Jenny said. "She's really come into

Gadsden, AL · 22h

Yellowhammer News

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Jesse Battles sworn in as Alabama State Senator for District 10 – recount still ahead

Independent Jesse Battles was sworn in Tuesday afternoon as state senator for District 10, one week after Election Day and before the State Canvassing Board has certified a race he leads by 74 votes. Etowah County Circuit Judge Sonny J. Steen administered the oath in Gadsden, according to a statement from Battles’ campaign. The statement […] The post Jesse Battles sworn in as Alabama State Senator for District 10 – recount still ahead appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Cherokee County Graduate Jacob Cornejo Scores Late Touchdown in Jacksonville State Homecoming Victory

Jax State’s new murder-ball look comes with an eye full of Cherokee County’s Cornejo. JACKSONVILLE — Don’t look now, but close-game Jax State shows signs of becoming murder-ball Jax State in CUSA play. With murder ball comes peaks at younger players, and Cherokee County graduate Jacob Cornejo played his own brand of murder ball in […] The post Cherokee County Graduate Jacob Cornejo Scores Late Touchdown in Jacksonville State Homecoming Victory appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Jacksonville, AL · 1d

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Questions raised over $30,000 in donations from Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind employee

TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind Foundation is facing questions about how a nearly 85-year-old employee with an intellectual disability donated $30,000 to the organization over two years before the charity returned the money. The donations totaled more than a year’s salary. The employee...

Talladega, AL · 2d

Calhoun Journal

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Gadsden State Softball Builds on Record 41-Win Season with Competitive Fall Schedule

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s softball program is building on a record-setting 41-win season with a challenging fall schedule featuring several NCAA Division I opponents as the Lady Cardinals prepare for the upcoming spring season. Under Head Coach Ryan Clark, Gadsden State has faced Troy University, Kennesaw State University, Jacksonville State University, the […] The post Gadsden State Softball Builds on Record 41-Win Season with Competitive Fall Schedule appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Gadsden, AL · 1d

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FoodeesFest brings food trucks, sweet treats and local finds to Gadsden

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Discover a weekend of flavor and community as FoodeesFest comes to Gadsden, bringing food, drinks and handmade finds together for a family-friendly celebration. The free festival will take place Dec. 18-20 at the Gadsden Mall. It will run from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday and 11...

Gadsden, AL · 19h

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Two suspects charged after fight breaks out on the square

Jacksonville police charged two suspects with public intoxication and failure to obey an officer Saturday after a fight broke out in front of the Roost early Sunday morning. The event took place at 1 a.m. Randall Holder, 19, of Anniston, was charged with public intoxication. Ethan Couch, 21, of Piedmont, was charged with obstruction of an officer, according to their arrest reports.

Jacksonville, AL · 21h

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Lady Tornadoes Push NCAA Division I Alabama State to the Limit in Hard-Fought Road Battle

Talladega College forces 31 turnovers and records 22 steals in narrow 69-63 loss to the Hornets. The Talladega College women's basketball team delivered an impressive performance against NCAA Division I Alabama State University on Tuesday evening, challenging the Hornets from start to finish before falling 69-63 at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

Talladega, AL · 1d