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Pigg, Ussery named to North-South All-Star team

Two Vestavia Hills High School linemen will finish their high school careers in the AHSAA North-South All-Star Classic. Offensive lineman Cord Pigg and defensive end Paxton Ussery were named to the North roster for the 68th edition of the game, the Alabama High School Athletic Association announced Thursday. The game will be played Friday, Dec. 11, at AmFirst Stadium at Jacksonville State University.

Vestavia Hills, AL · 2d

The Gadsden Times

Gadsden-area high school football live updates, scores from AHSAA playoffs Round 2

High school football is about to kick off around the Gadsden area to start AHSAA playoff Round one action. 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. The new AHSAA football championship format starts with flag football title games on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The private school games are on Dec. 2 followed by the 1A and 4A games on Thursday. Friday will see the 2A and 5A games with the 3A and 6A wrapping the new five-day event on Saturday. Keep up with Friday night action below. AHSAA playoff scores, updates from Round 2 of Alabama high school football season Keep up with coverage closer to kick off on Friday. Gadsden-area high school football AHSAA playoff round 2 scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } AHSAA football playoff scores from Round 2 Check back after the games as scores roll in. Gadsden-area high school football games today Class 5A Boaz (9-2) at

Calhoun Journal

Jacksonville State University Controller Receives Patriot Award for Supporting National Guard Soldier During Deployment

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Controller David Lyon was recognized with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award for his support of Alabama Army National Guard Sergeant Chloe White during her nine-month deployment to Poland. The award was presented during a campus ceremony on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following White’s […] The post Jacksonville State University Controller Receives Patriot Award for Supporting National Guard Soldier During Deployment appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Jacksonville, AL · 2d

Calhoun Journal

Ohatchee Town Council Approves Employee Payments, Discusses Ordinance Enforcement and Christmas Tree Lighting

OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Town Council met Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to discuss municipal ordinance enforcement, approve one-time employee payments, finalize plans for the town’s Christmas tree lighting, and address community concerns involving road maintenance, garbage collection, and upcoming events. Proposed Ordinance Enforcement Changes During the work session, council members discussed establishing a municipal […] The post Ohatchee Town Council Approves Employee Payments, Discusses Ordinance Enforcement and Christmas Tree Lighting appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Ohatchee, AL · 2d

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Journey Community Food Pantry Announces November Grocery Distribution Dates

Journey Community Food Pantry will distribute groceries to families experiencing food insecurity on Wednesday, November 11, and Wednesday, November 18, with distribution hours scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon and again from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The pantry will be closed to the public during Thanksgiving week. Available groceries...

Rome, GA · 4d

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Gadsden State recognizes four employees with Chancellor’s Awards

Gadsden State Community College has recognized four employees with its 2026 Chancellor’s Awards, honoring their contributions to student success, leadership and service to the college. The annual awards recognize employees in four categories: Academic Faculty, Technical Faculty, Administrator and Staff Member. Recipients are selected for their dedication to excellence...

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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 · 3d

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Local veterans working to build resource center, housing community for women veterans

After the closure of the Victory Center at Jacksonville State, four women veterans made it their mission to establish a regional resource center for veterans in Etowah County, with a long-term vision of creating a community where women veterans and their children can access housing and multiple support services in one location.

Etowah County, AL · 1d

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Historic Gadsden home opens doors for Bellenger Class Reunion

A historic Gadsden home will open its doors to the community Sunday, Nov. 15, for a special open house honoring Carolyn King Gunn Bellenger, a longtime Gadsden High School English teacher. The event, called the Bellenger Class Reunion, is intended to give former students who always wondered what Mrs. Bellenger’s...

Calhoun Journal

Oxford Flag Football Advances to Class 5A Quarterfinals with Victory Over Albertville

Flag football playoffs SECOND ROUND Tuesday’s scores Private A-AA American Christian 27, Hope Christian 7 Class 5A Oxford 20, Albertville 7 Thursday’s game Class 1A-4A Scottsboro at Anniston QUARTERFINALS Tuesday, Nov. 17 Class 5A Oxford at Austin By Joe Medley OXFORD — Playmakers make plays, and Oxford’s flag football team has lots of them. Jordyn […] The post Oxford Flag Football Advances to Class 5A Quarterfinals with Victory Over Albertville appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Oxford, AL · 2d

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Gadsden Rotary Club donates $16,000 to E2 Program

The Gadsden Rotary Club donated $16,000 to the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama’s E2 Program following its annual Little Black Dress Fundraiser held Sept. 17. The donation was presented during the club’s Oct. 1 meeting. The E2 Program, funded by the Stringfellow Health Fund, takes a two-generation approach to breaking the cycle of poverty by helping local parents pursue education and career training through Gadsden State Community College while providing direct job placement support.

Calhoun Journal

Jax State Focuses on Preparation Ahead of Western Kentucky Matchup With Conference Championship Implications

JACKSONVILLE, AL – Jacksonville State University head football coach Charles Kelly, safety Brennan Core, and tight end Jameson Scissum addressed the media Thursday, November 12, discussing the Gamecocks’ recent homecoming victory over Sam Houston, preparations for Saturday’s road matchup against Western Kentucky, and the team’s approach to the final stretch of the season. With a […] The post Jax State Focuses on Preparation Ahead of Western Kentucky Matchup With Conference Championship Implications appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Jacksonville, AL · 2d

College Heights Herald

WKU Football looks to make a statement at home against Jax State

WKU Football will embark on their toughest two-game stretch this season, facing off against Jacksonville State on Nov. 14, looking to recapture momentum against one of the top teams in Conference USA. “Still have a lot to still play for,” Head Coach Tyson Helton said. “They’re a good football team....

Bowling Green, KY · 1d

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PREVIEW: Football continues playoff quest at West Georgia

CARROLLTON, Ga. (November 13, 2026) – The University of North Alabama football team is in the hunt for its first-ever FCS playoff bid and has been in "win-or-go-home" mode for the last few weeks. This stretch continues on Saturday with the regular season road finale at West Georgia. UNA...

Florence, AL · 1d

ABC 33/40 News