Jacksonville Alabama Police Department

06/07/2026

UPDATE AS OF 6/7/26@6:45 PM

Mr. Witzberger has been located and he is safe.

🚨MISSING PERSON ALERT -JACKSONVILLE, ALABAMA 🚨

The Jacksonville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eric Michael Witzberger, a 78-year-old who may be experiencing a medical condition that could impair judgment.

Mr. Witzberger was last seen on June 7, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM in the area of Laura Lane in Jacksonville, Alabama.
He may be operating a 2021 Toyota Rav4 (tan/brown) with Alabama license plate A2TN5R.

📌 Description:
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 190 lbs
Hair: Gray/partially gray
Eyes: Brown

⚠️ If you see Mr. Witzberger or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Jacksonville Police Department immediately at (256) 453-6448 or call 911.

Your assistance in sharing this information could help bring him home safely.

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05/25/2026

As we gather this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This day serves not only as a remembrance of their courage but also as a reminder to cherish the freedoms we hold dear.

05/20/2026

The Jacksonville Police Department is hiring certified and non-certified police officers!

💲 Pay starts at $22.64 to $36.34 / NEGOTIABLE FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS
💲 $100 per paycheck Hazardous Duty Pay
💓 FREE single health insurance including vision, dental and life / cheapest family insurance in the county
💰 Retirement through Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)
🎓 20% discount on tuition at JSU

Opportunities include:

🚔 Patrol officers
🔍 Investigators
🏫 School resource officers
🐕‍🦺 K9 officers
🚨 SRT (SWAT) team
👮‍♀️ Corrections officers

If you are looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement, we are looking for you!

Visit https://www.jacksonville-al.org/hr/job-opening/police-officer for a full job description, fitness information and more.

Apply online by downloading the form linked at the top of www.jacksonville-al.org/jobs and emailing it to [email protected], or [email protected], or bring them in person to the Human Resources office at 320 Church Ave. SE.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

05/06/2026

We're celebrating National Corrections Officer week in appreciate of the officers who work in our jail facility. The week is May 3–9 and honors the dedication, safety efforts, and professionalism of correctional personnel. Thank you for everything you do!

05/06/2026

UPDATE: The tornado watch has been canceled as of 9 p.m.

Severe weather is in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, with possible tornadoes, damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.

Community saferooms will open in the event of a tornado watch or warning. Please be sure to tune into safety information sources including the Calhoun County EMA, the City of Jacksonville page or City of Jacksonville's free smartphone app (bit.ly/JaxApp).

JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY SAFEROOM LOCATIONS

Public Safety Complex
- 911 Public Safety Dr. (no pets)

Multipurpose Storm Shelter
- 114 Miller St. beside Bennett Field (pet friendly)

Merrill Hall at JSU
- 975 Pelham Rd. N (no pets)

Nances Creek Park
- 3817 Hollingsworth Rd.

Cedar Springs Saferoom
- 78 Cedar Springs Dr.

Williams First Baptist
- 5579 County Road 37

05/04/2026

The Special Olympics is coming to Jacksonville High School tomorrow!

Athletes will compete at Golden Eagle Stadium on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and gates open at 8:15 a.m. Check out the accompanying parking map to see where parking is available. Note that there will also be a shuttle service!

Event parking is allowed in the west parking lot at Jacksonville High school and in the lots at Kitty Stone Elementary across the street. Shuttle parking is available at the Public Safety Complex, EaglePoint Church and Henry Farm Park. No parking is allowed along George Douthit Drive or in the adjacent neighborhoods. Handicap parking is available at the stadium.

MAP LEGEND

Please take note of the no parking areas around campus. Please do not park in these areas, as we need access in and out for first responders in the event of an emergency.

- The areas in GREEN will serve as parking areas for the event that you may park and walk to the stadium.

- The areas in RED will have shuttle buses available to shuttle you directly to the stadium and will be running approximately every ten minutes. Shuttles will begin running at 8:00 a.m. For the return trip, please wait at the same place you are dropped off and the shuttle will return you to your vehicle.

- The area marked in YELLOW is for school bus parking only. Once athletes have been dropped off, the buses will park and stage at this location.

- The BLUE area is handicapped parking only.

- The North Gate will be open only for athlete entry until 9am. All others must enter through the main entry gate on the West side. After the event, the North gate will be reopened for athletes to exit and load the buses.

04/28/2026

UPDATE: LEONE COLE IS NO LONGER OPEN DURING STORMS

Severe weather is in the forecast for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Community saferooms will open in the event of a tornado watch or warning. Please be sure to tune into safety information sources including the Calhoun County EMA, the City of Jacksonville page or City of Jacksonville's free smartphone app (bit.ly/JaxApp).

JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY SAFEROOM LOCATIONS

Public Safety Complex
- 911 Public Safety Dr.
No pets

Nances Creek Park
- 3817 Hollingsworth Rd.

Merrill Hall at JSU
- 975 Pelham Rd. N
No pets

Cedar Springs Saferoom
- 78 Cedar Springs Dr.

Williams First Baptist
- 5579 County Road 37

Multipurpose Storm Shelter beside Bennett Field
- 114 Miller St.

04/27/2026

UPDATE: SPECIAL OLYMPICS POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 5

Remember, the Special Olympics will be held Tuesday, April 28 at Jacksonville High School! see the post below for details:

UPDATE: SPECIAL OLYMPICS POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 5

The Special Olympics is coming to Jacksonville High School next Tuesday!

Athletes will compete at Golden Eagle Stadium on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and gates open at 8:15 a.m. Check out the accompanying parking map to see where parking is available. Note that there will also be a shuttle service!

Event parking is allowed in the west parking lot at Jacksonville High school and in the lots at Kitty Stone Elementary across the street. Shuttle parking is available at the Public Safety Complex, EaglePoint Church and Henry Farm Park. No parking is allowed along George Douthit Drive or in the adjacent neighborhoods. Handicap parking is available at the stadium.

MAP LEGEND

Please take note of the no parking areas around campus. Please do not park in these areas, as we need access in and out for first responders in the event of an emergency.

- The areas in GREEN will serve as parking areas for the event that you may park and walk to the stadium.
- The areas in RED will have shuttle buses available to shuttle you directly to the stadium and will be running approximately every ten minutes. Shuttles will begin running at 8:00 a.m. For the return trip, please wait at the same place you are dropped off and the shuttle will return you to your vehicle.
- The area marked in YELLOW is for school bus parking only. Once athletes have been dropped off, the buses will park and stage at this location.
- The BLUE area is handicapped parking only.
- The North Gate will be open only for athlete entry until 9am. All others must enter through the main entry gate on the West side. After the event, the North gate will be reopened for athletes to exit and load the buses.