Jacksonville News

Gov. Bob Riley has scheduled a special election to fill the state House District 40 seat vacated by the death of Democratic Rep.

Friends, colleagues and family of state Rep. Lea Fite, D-Jacksonville, gathered Thursday in Anniston to mourn the unexpected death of the respected lawmaker.

State Rep. Lea Fite of Jacksonville has died at his home. He was 59. Fite died this morning after suffering an apparent seizure, said House of Representatives spokesman Clay Redden.

Russellville's Sasha Willingham is named homecoming queen during the Eastern Illinois vs Jacksonville State football game in Jacksonville, Ala., Sat., Oct.

"Equal pay crusader says she'll always be 'second-class citizen'": The Tampa Tribune today contains an article that begins, "After a life of anonymity in Jacksonville, Ala., Lilly Ledbetter made a name for herself when her gender discrimination lawsuit against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Louisville has plenty of barbecue joints, but ask your neighbor or cubiclemate which is their favorite and you'll be met with a quizzical look.

A comprehensive workshop will offer Alabama beef cattle farmers tips on nutrition, health, forages and other management issues, according to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System which is sponsoring the event.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg will be at Lemuria Bookstore at 5 p.m. today to sign his new book, The Most They Ever Had.

On Tuesday night Weaver city council will decide vote on a controversial road widening project.

NASHVILLE - Senior outside hitter Stephanie Champine had 14 kills as Austin Peay's volleyball team posted a three-set sweep at Tennessee State Friday night in Ohio Valley Conference action.

Century Restaurant & Bar executive chef Zac Waters, left, and Ron Patak, director of Culinard, pose in the restaurant with new food items.

Rick Bragg's office was dark Monday afternoon, but a sense of warmth and light filled the room as the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer discussed the sadness and victory detailed in his new book, "The Most They Ever Had," scheduled for release later this week.

Jacksonville, AL - There will be some changes to tailgating traditions at Jacksonville State University's first home game on Saturday.

There are many precautions you need to have in order to be safely on your way to road trip heaven.

The driver of this tractor-trailer was charged with negligent driving after crashing into a median wall on westbound Interstate 68 east of Vocke Road, LaVale, Thursday afternoon.

Representative government is one of the most important blessings of a democracy.

The Jacksonville City Council approved a resolution allowing the authorizing of Mayor Johnny Smith to sign the Professional Services Agreement with consulting civil engineering and surveying firm Jones, Blair, Waldrup & Tucker, Inc.

Jacksonville is a town populated by interesting people in general as well as students and faculty who live in the stimulating environment of an expanding university.

Jacksonville State University's tradition of excellence is rising again. At the forefront of a new school year, this fall we welcome a new group of students to the university.

Workers with Superior Scaffolding and Insulation put up scaffolds to enable First Presbyterian Church to make needed repairs.