In an effort to combine traditional journalism and the art of poetry, the City Hall Poetry Series was created. Local government is important, even in small towns like Jacksonville, Alabama. The decisions politicians make – no matter the scale – deserve attention. In this series, you will find the exploration of what local government does, who it impacts, and a hint of the writer’s opinion. North Meridian Press is excited to support this endeavor.

City Hall Poet: Madeline Ricard (2025).