Happening Now

Featured News

Recent News

Jacksonville Bench

Jacksonville Garden Club Dedicates Bench in Memory of Dr. Sheila Webb

October 17, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville Garden Club gathered this week, to honor the...

Read More >>
Most Wanted cover for October 17 2024

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | October, 17, 2024

October 17, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released...

Read More >>
Anniston City Council - Jay Jenkins

Anniston Councilman Jay Jenkins Announces Resignation After 15 Years of Service

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session...

Read More >>
2024 East AlabamaWorks

East Alabama Regional Hiring Fair Set for October 22 at Oxford Civic Center

October 17, 2024

OXFORD, AL – The annual East Alabama Regional Hiring Fair is scheduled...

Read More >>
Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville City Council Discusses Inmate Housing Agreement with Gadsden

October 17, 2024

Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville City Council held a regularly scheduled work session...

Read More >>
Gadsden State's Second Annual Cardinal Gala a huge success

The Cardinal Gala Celebrates Community and Music at Gadsden State Community College

October 17, 2024

GADSDEN, AL – The Cardinal Gala, a signature event hosted by the...

Read More >>
Bright Futures Begin LEAD

“Bright Futures Begin LEAD FREE Fall Festival” for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Anniston

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – Multiple Pathways 2 Success (MP2S) and the West Anniston Foundation...

Read More >>
Jax State Reveals New Student-Athlete Development Structure

Jacksonville State University Athletics Launches New Initiative to Enhance Student-Athlete Support

October 17, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Athletics is proud to announce a transformative...

Read More >>
C.r.e.e.k. farm & food

Coosa Riverkeeper Hosts C.R.E.E.K. Farm and Food Event at Coldwater Mountain Brewpub

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – Join Coosa Riverkeeper for an engaging and educational experience...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Advertise with the Journal 320x100
2024 East AlabamaWorks

East Alabama Regional Hiring Fair Set for October 22 at Oxford Civic Center

October 17, 2024

OXFORD, AL – The annual East Alabama Regional Hiring Fair is scheduled...

Read More >>
Bright Futures Begin LEAD

“Bright Futures Begin LEAD FREE Fall Festival” for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Anniston

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – Multiple Pathways 2 Success (MP2S) and the West Anniston Foundation...

Read More >>
C.r.e.e.k. farm & food

Coosa Riverkeeper Hosts C.R.E.E.K. Farm and Food Event at Coldwater Mountain Brewpub

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – Join Coosa Riverkeeper for an engaging and educational experience...

Read More >>
Battle at the Big House

Battle at the Big House: Exciting Softball Showdown at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park

October 17, 2024

Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama, is gearing up for an...

Read More >>
2024 business expo

Lights, Camera, Business! Expo to Spotlight Innovation and Networking in Anniston

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center is gearing...

Read More >>
Cheaha Winds

Cheaha Winds Fall Concert to Take Place at Anniston Performing Arts Center

October 15, 2024

Anniston, AL – Mark your calendars for an evening of fantastic music as...

Read More >>

Anniston Gears Up for 8th Annual Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Festival

October 15, 2024

Anniston, AL – The 8th annual Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Festival is set...

Read More >>
Scoopy Doo Halloween

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Family-Friendly Fall Event with Games, Snacks, and Costume Contest

October 15, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library is inviting the community to a...

Read More >>

Trunk or Treat at Camp Lee in Calhoun County

October 15, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Anniston First United Methodist Church is inviting families from...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Most Wanted cover for October 17 2024

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | October, 17, 2024

October 17, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released...

Read More >>
Area volleyball

Area Volleyball

October 17, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Ohatchee goes on road, wins 3A, Area 12 tournament,...

Read More >>

Trunk or Treat at Camp Lee in Calhoun County

October 15, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Anniston First United Methodist Church is inviting families from...

Read More >>
Aidan Hammonds of Calhoun County exhibited the Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt in the Youth Swine Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 13 in Montgomery. A gilt is a female pig that has not yet had a litter. Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance sponsored youth livestock events at the fair. Hammonds is pictured with judge Colby Hough and Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan.

Calhoun County Youth Shine at the Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows

October 14, 2024

Montgomery, AL – Calhoun County’s youth showcased their talent and dedication at the...

Read More >>
Fall Events

Halloween and Events Near and Around Calhoun County

October 13, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Celebrate Fall and Halloween with Local Events Calhoun County...

Read More >>
Crimestoppers

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes

October 13, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
2024 East AlabamaWorks

East Alabama Regional Hiring Fair Set for October 22 at Oxford Civic Center

October 17, 2024

OXFORD, AL – The annual East Alabama Regional Hiring Fair is scheduled...

Read More >>
Battle at the Big House

Battle at the Big House: Exciting Softball Showdown at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park

October 17, 2024

Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama, is gearing up for an...

Read More >>
BRW Names Derek Walcott as Executive Vice President of Strategy & Administration and Tim Comstock as Executive Vice President of Operations

BRW in Oxford Names Derek Walcott as Executive Vice President of Strategy & Administration and Tim Comstock as Executive Vice President of Operations

October 15, 2024

Oxford, AL –  BRW, a prominent provider of trucking, warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment...

Read More >>
COACHING STAFFS ANNOUNCED FOR 66TH AHSAA NORTH-SOUTH ALL-STAR FOOTBALL CLASSIC

Oxford’s Sam Adams to Lead North Team in 66th AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic

October 14, 2024

Montgomery, AL – Oxford High School’s head football coach, Sam Adams, has been...

Read More >>
Oxford's HALLOWEEK

Oxford Gears Up for Annual “Halloweek” Celebration

October 12, 2024

Oxford, AL – The city of Oxford is set to transform into...

Read More >>
US Cops

Thieves Caught Red-Handed: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E2

October 12, 2024

Oxford, AL – “FIRST RESPONDERS” is an engaging documentary series produced by...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Jacksonville Bench

Jacksonville Garden Club Dedicates Bench in Memory of Dr. Sheila Webb

October 17, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville Garden Club gathered this week, to honor the...

Read More >>
Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville City Council Discusses Inmate Housing Agreement with Gadsden

October 17, 2024

Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville City Council held a regularly scheduled work session...

Read More >>
Jax State Reveals New Student-Athlete Development Structure

Jacksonville State University Athletics Launches New Initiative to Enhance Student-Athlete Support

October 17, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Athletics is proud to announce a transformative...

Read More >>
Matthew Walden (courtesy photo)

Jax State Cycling Club’s Inaugural Season Cut Short by Hurricane Helene, but Success and Optimism Shine Through

October 17, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – The Jax State Cycling Club’s much-anticipated inaugural season came to...

Read More >>
Scoopy Doo Halloween

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Family-Friendly Fall Event with Games, Snacks, and Costume Contest

October 15, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library is inviting the community to a...

Read More >>
4TH ANNUAL PRIDE ON THE QUAD

Jacksonville State University to be the Location of 4th Annual Pride on the Quad Event

October 15, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) is gearing up to celebrate inclusivity...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180

Tribute to Weaver Councilwoman Terri Summerlin: A Life of Service and Dedication

October 15, 2024

Weaver, AL – Weaver Councilwoman Terri Summerlin, a beloved member of the community...

Read More >>
J.J. Beason breaks a long run against Ashville on Friday at Alexandria. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Football

October 12, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Sparks stars as Pleasant Valley improves to 6-2. Alexandria...

Read More >>
Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball in Calhoun County

October 11, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria, Jacksonville, Pell City mark senior night with victories....

Read More >>
EMS

Calhoun County Holds Meeting to Address EMS Future and Challenges

October 10, 2024

Oxford, AL – This week, Calhoun County hosted a county-wide meeting to discuss...

Read More >>
Weaver City Council

Weaver City Council Discusses Buckhorn Lake Sale and Emergency Medical Services Funding in Recent City Council Meeting

October 10, 2024

Weaver, AL – During the Weaver work session on October 8, 2024, several...

Read More >>
Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball – Weaver tops Wellborn

October 9, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Donoho clinches area hosting rights. White Plains, Pleasant Valley,...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Anniston City Council - Jay Jenkins

Anniston Councilman Jay Jenkins Announces Resignation After 15 Years of Service

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session...

Read More >>
Bright Futures Begin LEAD

“Bright Futures Begin LEAD FREE Fall Festival” for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Anniston

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – Multiple Pathways 2 Success (MP2S) and the West Anniston Foundation...

Read More >>
C.r.e.e.k. farm & food

Coosa Riverkeeper Hosts C.R.E.E.K. Farm and Food Event at Coldwater Mountain Brewpub

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – Join Coosa Riverkeeper for an engaging and educational experience...

Read More >>
UWECA and Martha's Hope

United Way of East Central Alabama Announces Exciting New Opportunity for Martha’s Hope Center to End Homelessness

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – The United Way of East Central Alabama (UWECA) is...

Read More >>
2024 business expo

Lights, Camera, Business! Expo to Spotlight Innovation and Networking in Anniston

October 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center is gearing...

Read More >>
United Way and City of Anniston Open Warming Stations This Week

United Way and City of Anniston Open Warming Stations This Week

October 15, 2024

Anniston, AL – With temperatures expected to drop in Anniston this week, United...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
PIedmont-City-Council-

City Of Piedmont Council Regular Meeting

October 17, 2024

Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday evening Piedmont City Council meeting, Mayor...

Read More >>
J.J. Beason breaks a long run against Ashville on Friday at Alexandria. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Football

October 12, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Sparks stars as Pleasant Valley improves to 6-2. Alexandria...

Read More >>
Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball in Calhoun County

October 11, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria, Jacksonville, Pell City mark senior night with victories....

Read More >>
EMS

Calhoun County Holds Meeting to Address EMS Future and Challenges

October 10, 2024

Oxford, AL – This week, Calhoun County hosted a county-wide meeting to discuss...

Read More >>
Piedmont Flu SHot Clinic

Greenwood County Health Department Hosts Flu Shot Event at Piedmont Church

October 9, 2024

Piedmont, AL – The Greenwood County Health Department will be holding a flu...

Read More >>
Venecia's Foundation CRAP Cancer Event from Saturday and Clay County ARC Ride-3

Venecia’s Foundation Benefit Ride and CRAP Run Draws Supporters to Piedmont

October 8, 2024

Piedmont, AL – This past Saturday, Piedmont, Alabama, saw an outpouring of support...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Area volleyball

Area Volleyball

October 17, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Ohatchee goes on road, wins 3A, Area 12 tournament,...

Read More >>
This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

October 13, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the...

Read More >>
This week’s scoreboard

Statewide High School Scoreboard

October 12, 2024

Alabama – Area and statewide high school football scores, as gathered by the...

Read More >>
J.J. Beason breaks a long run against Ashville on Friday at Alexandria. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Football

October 12, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Sparks stars as Pleasant Valley improves to 6-2. Alexandria...

Read More >>
Ohatchee cheerleaders celebrate after Ohatchee’s 37-30 victory over Wellborn on Friday at Ohatchee. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Finishing Power

October 12, 2024

Ohatchee, AL – Ohatchee’s defense comes up with big plays to help Tribe’s...

Read More >>
Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball in Calhoun County

October 11, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria, Jacksonville, Pell City mark senior night with victories....

Read More >>