WCKA Radio- Jacksonville, Alabama

08/01/2024

Fall Sport Registration is now open!
Register online at the link below or in person at the Jacksonville Community Center.
Registration is open now until August 12th.

Registration Link: https://jacksonvilleal.recdesk.com/Community/Program

Please come try on a uniform sample at the Jacksonville Community Center before completing registration to ensure your child gets the right size uniform.

Volleyball: 3rd+4th grade, 5th+6th grade, 7th+8th grade. The Volleyball clinic will be held at Jacksonville High School August 15th at 5:30pm. Practice times and dates are up to the coaches, and games will be held Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Cost is $50 per player.

Soccer: 6u, 8u, 10,u, 12u. The soccer clinic date and time are TBD. Practice time and dates are up to the coaches, and games will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Cost is $70 per play.

08/01/2024

Exciting News! 🐔

Jacksonville State University's Pete Conroy has been honored with the Alabama Tourism Department's prestigious Director's Award for 2024, a distinguished recognition presented at the Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism. This accolade celebrates Conroy's significant contributions to conservation, economic development, and tourism in Alabama.

🔗 Get the full story here: https://bit.ly/3A7FvMG

07/31/2024

Noccalula Falls Park is home to the southern end of the World's Longest Yard sale, which kicks off Thursday morning and runs through the weekend.

If you're traveling on Lookout Mountain around the Falls or up Tabor Road, expect some extra traffic and be careful.

For more information, check out Greater Gadsden Area Tourism or www.127yardsale.com!

07/31/2024

This weekend.

07/29/2024

Don't miss Community Safety Night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at The Venue!

The Gadsden Police Department is partnering with public safety agencies throughout Etowah County to host this inaugural event.

Community Safety Night is a family-oriented event dedicated to increasing familiarity and camaraderie between law enforcement officers and Gadsden and Etowah County citizens.

Joining the Gadsden Police Department in this year’s event will be the Gadsden Fire Department, the Gadsden-Etowah Emergency Management Agency, the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office, the Attalla Police Department, the Glencoe Police Department, the Rainbow City Police Department, and the Southside Police Department.

Attendees will experience fun, engaging, and educational activities such as a dunking booth, motorcycle displays, D.U.I. simulation courses, and multiple rock-climbing adventures. Children and families will be able to explore various types of law enforcement and public safety vehicles up-close, including tactical special operations, helicopters, fire engines, ambulances, and more.

The goal of Community Safety Night is to help develop trust and partnership between first responders and families in the community they serve. This year’s event is the first of what the City of Gadsden plans to become an annual event and is part of a countrywide event known as National Night Out.

“These men and women are our neighbors, coaches, and friends,” said Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. “We can all do more to support them because they sacrifice so much to support us and our families. I am looking forward to seeing children and families connecting with our public safety community at this event while they make special memories together. I know it will pay dividends as these men and women serve and protect us all throughout the year.”

In keeping with the spirit of community outreach, the first 200 children admitted will receive specialized t-shirts as mementos from the participating agencies. Community Safety Night is sponsored by the City of Gadsden and the Gadsden Rotary Club.

07/29/2024

Our Phase 2 Grand Prize Winner
Charles Molock
Ohatchee, Alabama
Won the 4 day, 3 night stay at the Holiday Inn Resort in Panama City Beach, FL.

07/23/2024

07/20/2024

Tonight didn’t go as planned… but we still had fun!

The storm clouds rolled in just as we did, and unfortunately, our car show was cut short after only 45 minutes. Despite the weather, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to WCKA and Made U Look Advertising for their incredible support in making this night memorable.

07/20/2024

07/20/2024

Cruise In @ Jacksonville City Hall

Unfortunately, due to the weather the event has ended early.

07/20/2024

Our prayers are with the Blanchard Family after learning about the passing of former Piedmont Head Baseball Coach and Football Defensive Coordinator, Coach James Blanchard.

07/20/2024

07/19/2024

07/18/2024

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07/18/2024

Dog Park Update 🐾

Hydro seeding is now finished at the new dog park! Water lines and fencing will be done within a week or two. We are nearing completion and can't wait to open up this spot for you and your furry friends!

07/18/2024

JACKSONVILLE—A day after the announcement of AmFirst Stadium, Athletic Director Greg Seitz announced that new turf will be in place for the 2024 season.

07/18/2024

AMFIRST STADIUM

Jacksonville State’s football venue has a title sponsor for the first time in the school’s history, just in time for program’s first season as full-fledged member of Conference USA and FBS.

https://www.easportstoday.com/2024/07/16/amfirst-stadium/

07/18/2024

See you Friday!

07/16/2024

07/16/2024

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07/16/2024

Go Gamecocks!

JACKSONVILLE – In an unprecedented partnership announced on Tuesday at Jacksonville State University's Board of Trustees Meeting, Jax State, AmFirst, and the Jax State Foundation have signed a multi-year agreement to rebrand the home of Jax State Football as AmFirst Stadium.

07/16/2024

We're just over two months away from the Gadsden Fire Department's inaugural 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event and walk.

This event will allow participants to symbolically climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center to honor the firefighters lost that day. A 3.43-mile walk with no stairs is available as an option.

The event also supports the GFD's annual Toys from Santa program.

Click here to register today!

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/cityofgadsden/items/540879/calendar/2024/09/

07/15/2024

JOHNSON DRAFTED

Oxford senior shortstop and University of Alabama signee picked in the second round by the Marlins in Sunday's MLB draft.

https://www.easportstoday.com/2024/07/14/johnson-drafted/

07/13/2024

07/11/2024

See you there!

07/09/2024

Congratulations to Jessica Murphy our 2024 JaxFest grand prize winner!

JaxFest was brought to you by Sunny King Automotive, Jacksonville Parks & Rec, and WCKA.

Jessica’s prize package:
JAXFEST GRAND PRIZE 2024
Totaling over $600

✓ F&M Hunter Orange Cap
✓ Sunny King Automotive JAXFEST T-shirt
✓ F&M travel mug
✓ Dental Hygiene kit from Dr Wallace Price
✓ 2 tickets to Six Flags Over Georgia
✓ 2 tix to Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure
✓ 4 tix to Soaky Mtn Waterpark
✓ 4 tix to Lake Winnie
✓ 4 tix to World Deer Expo
✓ $25 Etowah ACE gift certificate
✓ REAL COUNTRY WCKA keychains and stickers
✓ Free donut from OLIO's in Jacksonville
✓ $5 coupon for free MILO'S beverage
✓ McDonald's card for one FREE DESSERT
✓ Alabama CARES goodie bag
✓ Titanium drill bit set from ETOWAH ACE HARDWARE
✓ 2 Chick Fil A gift cards
✓ F & M Bank cooler bag
✓ JSU ALUMNI TAG

07/04/2024

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07/04/2024

Great show of the community tonight!

07/04/2024

Come out to JAXFEST! Fireworks are at 9pm and fun for all! Zach and I are live until around 9pm.

PUBLIC SAFTEY COMPLEX- Jacksonville

-LMAC