Jax State’s documentary on Randy Owen to air statewide
My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story follows the journey of the Jax State alumnus, trustee and country music legend Alabama Public Television will air My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. Produced by Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, the documentary chronicles the life and career […]
Jason Russell named Alabama’s 2026 Outstanding Biology Teacher
The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) named Jason Russell, Southside High School teacher, the 2026 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) for Alabama. Presented annually since 1961, the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award honors exceptional biology educators from each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and Canada who have made significant contributions […]
Gadsden State, JSU sign transfer agreement for technical degree graduates
Gadsden State Community College and Jacksonville State University have signed a transfer pathway agreement designed to help graduates of workforce-focused associate degree programs continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree. “At Gadsden State, we are committed to creating opportunities that help our students keep moving forward,” Alan Smith, president of Gadsden State Community College, […]
How your thoughts affect your feelings
By Carrie Halladay Most people are aware of their feelings. They know when they feel anxious, sad, angry, discouraged or overwhelmed. What many people don’t realize is that feelings usually do not appear out of nowhere. Before a feeling develops, there is often a thought. These thoughts may happen so quickly that we barely notice […]
What happens after you return a library book?
By Craig Scott Have you ever dropped a library book into one of our book drops, heard it land with a familiar “thunk,” and wondered what happens next? For most people, that’s the end of the story. For us, it’s just the beginning. Every day, library materials find their way back to us in several […]
23 years and 1,500 miles
By Sandra Bost It has been almost 2 weeks since my feet were on mission soil in Costa Rica. I want to share more about the things I saw The Lord do there. But, that can wait. This week, I heard the testimony of a dear friend sharing about her first mission trip, and I […]
Eyes on the prize
By Shawn Blackmon Have you ever watched a group of four- or five-year-olds play soccer? It’s entertaining to say the least. Twenty kids chase one ball. Nobody stays in position. The goalie leaves the goal. Defenders become forwards. Everyone runs wherever the ball rolls. Parents on the sidelines yell, “Get back on defense!” or “Spread […]
Alabama High School Athletics Association’s central control board hosts annual meeting
Wednesday’s annual July Central Board of Control meeting was very productive for the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s member schools. The AHSAA CBOC announced $2.2 million will be distributed to AHSAA member schools through the Steve Savarese Grant Program. The total payout for the Savarese Grants Program has now exceeded $30 million since its inception […]
GSCC names Presley assistant coach
Gadsden State Community College has named Jason Presley as assistant coach for the women’s basketball program. Presley brings nearly three decades of coaching experience to Gadsden State, including successful roles at Gaston, Geraldine, and Hokes Bluff. Throughout his coaching career, he has helped build competitive programs while emphasizing character, accountability, and team culture. “We are […]