Distance Ed at JSU growing 11-19-2008 By: Jennifer Bacchus News staff writer Just as Jacksonville State University’s overall enrollment hit a high this fall with 9,481 students, its distance education program also hit a record with 3,234 students.

County OK’s one-cent bump for schools
11-19-2008
By: Mike Faulk
Consolidated News Service
There was a theatric finish Thursday to the debate over a new 1-cent county sales tax as the County Commission approved the measure with three 'Yeas,' one 'Nay,' one abstention, and a round of applause.

JHS band plans to go caroling 11-19-2008 By: Jennifer Bacchus News staff writer The Jacksonville High School band is planning a unique fundraiser for the coming holiday season. They plan to go caroling. Instead of raising their voices in song, however, the students plan to raise their instruments.

Community Center hosts senior summit 11-19-2008 By: Jennifer Bacchus News staff writer About 70 senior adults visited the Jacksonville Community Center on Nov. 12 to learn how to protect themselves and prepare for their future.

Jacksonville woman convicted of fraud
11-19-2008

Attorney General Troy King announced Friday the conviction of a woman in Calhoun County Circuit Court for a charge of welfare fraud.

11-12-2008 Headlines

· Obama the choice of JHS students
· $250 travel expense increase approved
· JSU buys Colonial Arms
· Penny pinching
· Work delayed on stadium, dorm project
· Committee prepping calendar for board approval
· Norge Village re-opens in new spot

11-05-2008 Headlines

· Council takes office, makes changes
· State cuts October allocation for schools
· November is diabetes month
· McWhorter family donates Victoria Inn to Jacksonville State
· Walz warns Exchangites about electronic fraud
· New gym opens at Kitty Stone

10-29-2008 Headlines

· City, JSU to split sewer cost
· Board hears graduation requirement changes
· Event raises over $7,000
· Kiwanis Club hoping for growth
· Gifts given to local mom during annual Walk for Life

10-22-2008 Headlines

· Newly-elected councilman Norred looks forward to city education
· Board approves $96 million budget
· Canyon Center holds sneak peek
· Red Cross encourages parents to talk about fire safety
· Segall focused on jobs

10-15-2008 Headlines

· Jones in learning curve
· Council sets hearing on Cole Drive
· Rogers speaks on bailout plan
· Film covers buried resources
· Runoff results certified
· Students aid fight for breast cancer awareness at Advanced Imaging

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