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At least two major construction projects are now feasible here following the City Council's authorization this evening of the issuance of $17,890,000 in general obligation warrants.

Take Calhoun County - in 2012, its estimated population was 117,296, down from 118,572 in 2010, according to census estimates released this week .

<![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- Four men have pleaded guilty to their involvement in hazing at Jacksonville State University. The Anniston Star reports (http://bit.ly/Z0hHjt) 22-year-old Justavious Johnson, 23-year-old Juston Thomas, 23-year-old Mikel Whitter and 28-year-old Varian May each pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of hazing stemming from a November 2011 incident. The victim told investigators he was trying to pledge Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and was ordered to drink alcohol, was hit with eggs, paddles and other objects and was repeatedly beaten. The man was hospitalized the and suffered from internal bleeding, reduced kidney functioning and other injuries. He filed a civil suit against the fraternity and its Jacksonville State chapter. Twelve other men have been charged with hazing and assault, and two others have been charged with hazing in the case.

W hile historians debate the age of the empty Belle Mina depot in southern Limestone County, they agree on the ages of three pre-Civil War depots that have been preserved in Alabama.

Newly hired band director Sid Brown said he expects the Pell City High School band to continue to grow.

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama -- It took speed artist Scott LoBaido a little more than a day to complete a mural of the American flag to adorn the backside of Jacksonville High School's Field House.

Actor Gary Sinise will play a benefit concert at JSU Stadium May 19 to benefit a wounded Afghan soldier, Ben Tomlinson.

Pope Francis canonized the first saints of his papacy -- including the first ever honored from Colombia and Mexico -- at a Mass on Sunday at St.

Last month, little Thompson Wagoner of Jacksonville was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma .

Join us for the kick-off of Oxford's first ever Farmer's Market hosted by The Quintard Mall in the Jc Penny's parking lot.

Michael Ingram and his 15-year-old son found themselves inches from serious injury, possibly death, when a giant oak tree crashed atop the rear of his SUV as a storm ripped through Piedmont on March 18th.

In the Feb. 28, 2013, editorial, "Let light shine at RMC," the editorial board of The Anniston Star wrote, "Committing journalism is not a crime, nor should it be subject to a civil lawsuit," referring to a declaratory-judgment action filed by Regional Medical Center seeking a court ruling on whether RMC was required to provide The Star a copy of ... (more)

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved an agreement to update city traffic lights and voted to amend the schedule for the local farmer's market.

One woman was killed and two men were injured during a crash Sunday morning on Alabama 204 outside Jacksonville.

City leaders in Jacksonville are considering moving several public buildings from the town's traditional center to new space near the city's southern limits.

May 5 a Chris and Heather Dempsey of Jacksonville invite you to their home, Fiddler's Green, for the annual "Skirmish at Fiddler's Green." Civil War-era activities will take place throughout the day, with a tour of the home at noon and battle reenactment at 2 p.m. Camps and sutler shops will be open to browse and Un-Reconstructed, a six-piece ... (more)

The meeting of Sigma Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International on Tuesday, March 12, at the Anniston Museum of Natural History proved to be quite cosmopolitan.

Michelle Bright shares her home with three males -- her husband and their two sons.

A judge and prosecutors said Tuesday they're ready for the trial of a man accused of killing a Wellborn schoolteacher in 2011.

A bill that would allow the Weaver City Council to legalize Sunday alcohol sales could come up for a vote today in the Alabama Senate.