East Alabama Now

12/20/2025

🚨 Piedmont woman arrested for possession of a stolen car
🎓 Seyram Selase graduates FBI Citizens Academy
🏥 Gov. Kay Ivey launches Rural Health Advisory Group
🏡 Alabama home sales stay strong in November
🚗 ALDOT suspends interstate lane closures for the holidays
❄️ Warming stations open at Martha’s Hope tonight
🏈 Big football news: Glencoe’s Bayley Blanchard is now Cherokee County’s head coach after a 7–4 season.

12/19/2025

☀️ Chilly Friday!
Clearing skies after yesterday’s rain — temps in the 30s this morning and only upper 40s to low 50s today. Dry with lots of sun!
Warmer weekend ahead.

12/19/2025

• 🌳 10,345 acres of Stateline Forest protected
• 🛣️ I-59 northbound closed Friday, detours via US-11
• 🚀 Space Force flag flies at AL rest areas through Dec. 23
• 🎁 Rainbow Omega raises $85K for programs
• 💙 Leaps Academy gets $2,780 donation
• 🎬 Free Christmas movies Friday in Jacksonville & Anniston
• 🏀 Big Wins for One Local School!
ALDOT East Central Region City of Jacksonville, Alabama Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

12/18/2025

🎄⚠️ Holiday Scam Alert! 💳
Scammers are working overtime! Many start on social media—stay careful when shopping or donating.
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Better Business Bureau

12/18/2025

🚔🎄 Holiday Patrols Increased 🎄🚔

Police are boosting patrols around stores 🛍️ and neighborhoods 🏠 to stop porch pirates 📦. Repeat package theft is now a felony in Alabama.
👉 Stay alert & report suspicious activity.

Jacksonville Alabama Police Department City of Jacksonville, Alabama
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12/18/2025

🏀 Jacksonville Dominates! 🦅🔥
Both the Golden Eagles girls (53–31) and boys (54–34) secured big wins over Southside Monday. What a night for Jville basketball! Jacksonville takes on rival Oxford tonight.
JHS - Jacksonville High School

12/18/2025

🚨 $3 MILLION BOND DRUG BUST 🚨

Drugs 💊, guns 🔫, and three arrests after a raid in Springville. A 24-year-old now faces major trafficking charges as multiple agencies move in.
Office of the Sheriff - St. Clair County Alabama

12/18/2025

🌧️ Wet Thursday ahead!
Temps in the 40s this morning with on-and-off showers all day. Not a washout, but keep the umbrella handy ☔
Highs climb into the low 60s.

12/18/2025

• 🚫 Anniston bar loses business license
• 🚔 Drug bust leads to three arrests
• 🎄 Police increase holiday patrols
• 🛠️ $100K grant for local students
• ⚠️ BBB warns of Christmas scams
• 🏈 Jacksonville State beats Troy in Veterans Bowl 🎉
The City of Anniston, Alabama Office of the Sheriff - St. Clair County Alabama Jacksonville Alabama Police Department City of Jacksonville, Alabama Calhoun County, Alabama Gadsden State Community College Jax State Football Cherokee County High School Pell City School System


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12/17/2025

12/17/2025

🏀 EAN Game Recap 🏀

Last night was full of battles on the basketball court as the Piedmont Bulldogs traveled to take on the Westbrook Christian Warriors in an area matchup.

In the girls game, Westbrook held the lead, but Piedmont never backed down. The Lady Bulldogs battled hard until the final buzzer, showing great determination and heart. Despite the strong effort, Westbrook secured the win 43–37.

The boys game featured a true back-and-forth battle with both teams trading momentum throughout the night. In the end, Westbrook pulled away late to earn a 55–45 victory.

Both teams showed fight and resilience in a competitive area contest. 🏀💪

12/17/2025

• 💰 $197M for Alabama military projects, including Anniston
• 🏗️ $50M access point + $64M DLA warehouse upgrades
• 🎓 Dr. Derrick Griffey named new Gadsden State dean
• 🧩 Lego MRI sets help kids feel calm for scans
• 🏀 Local sports highlights coming up