Happening Now

Featured News

Recent News

Legacy Cabinets, Inc. has made the decision to permanently close

Legacy Cabinets Announces Immediate Closure, Employees Raise Questions About Notice and Benefits

EASTABOGA, AL — Legacy Cabinets has announced the permanent closure of its...

Read More >>
Crime-Stoppers

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance

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

Read More >>
Cutter’s was chosen for best pizza in Alabama

Alexandria’s Cutter’s Pizza Shop Earns National Recognition in 50-State Ranking

Alexandria, AL – Cutter’s Pizzeria, with locations in Alexandria and Oxford, has...

Read More >>
YUCCA

Calhoun County Gardening – Yuccas Bring Height, Beauty and Low-Maintenance Appeal to Home Landscapes

Calhoun County, AL – Yuccas are among the most striking and resilient plants...

Read More >>
Piedmont Historical Society receives $5K grant to support new public restrooms; applications open

Piedmont Historical Society Receives Norfolk Southern Grant for ADA Restroom Project

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Historical Society has been awarded a $5,000...

Read More >>
Statue of Liberty

Anniston Library to Host Program Exploring Lesser-Known Facts About the Statue of Liberty

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a...

Read More >>
Heat Safety

Staying Safe in the Summer Heat

Calhoun County, AL – As temperatures and humidity levels rise across Alabama and...

Read More >>
Digging into Archology

Digging into Archaeology Program Planned at Jacksonville Public Library

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host an educational program...

Read More >>
18-Year-Old Graduate Found Shot Dead; Investigators Seeking Answers

Talladega Police Investigating Homicide of Recent High School Graduate

TALLADEGA, AL — The Talladega Police Department is investigating the homicide of...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Statue of Liberty

Anniston Library to Host Program Exploring Lesser-Known Facts About the Statue of Liberty

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a...

Read More >>
Digging into Archology

Digging into Archaeology Program Planned at Jacksonville Public Library

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host an educational program...

Read More >>
Sounds of Summer

Jacksonville Sounds of Summer Concert Series Continues June 12 with FM Revival

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Parks & Recreation...

Read More >>
Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Anniston Public Library to Host Jigsaw Puzzle Race June 12

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a...

Read More >>
Spirit Camp A leadership Experience

JSU to Host Four-Day Spirit Camp Leadership Experience in June

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University will host the Spirit Camp: A...

Read More >>
Dino-Palooza

Dino-Palooza Coming to Anniston Public Library June 11

ANNISTON, AL — Dinosaurs will take center stage at the Public Library...

Read More >>
Oxford Game Night

Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Island-Themed Game Night on June 2

Oxford, AL – Residents of all ages are invited to take part in...

Read More >>
Rock Your Creeativity

Jacksonville Public Library to Host “Rock Your Creativity” Adult Rock Painting Program

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a free adult...

Read More >>
Coffee and Crafts

Coffee & Crafts Program Invites Community Creators to Gather at Piedmont Public Library

PIEDMONT, AL — Community members with a passion for crafting and creative...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Legacy Cabinets, Inc. has made the decision to permanently close

Legacy Cabinets Announces Immediate Closure, Employees Raise Questions About Notice and Benefits

EASTABOGA, AL — Legacy Cabinets has announced the permanent closure of its...

Read More >>
Crime-Stoppers

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance

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

Read More >>
Cutter’s was chosen for best pizza in Alabama

Alexandria’s Cutter’s Pizza Shop Earns National Recognition in 50-State Ranking

Alexandria, AL – Cutter’s Pizzeria, with locations in Alexandria and Oxford, has...

Read More >>
YUCCA

Calhoun County Gardening – Yuccas Bring Height, Beauty and Low-Maintenance Appeal to Home Landscapes

Calhoun County, AL – Yuccas are among the most striking and resilient plants...

Read More >>
Heat Safety

Staying Safe in the Summer Heat

Calhoun County, AL – As temperatures and humidity levels rise across Alabama and...

Read More >>
All-County golf

Calhoun County Golf Honors Announced as Stokes, Wood Earn Player of the Year Recognition

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Stokes player of year for girls, and...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

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

US Cops: I Didn’t Take Anything

Oxford, AL –  First Responders is a compelling German documentary series that...

Read More >>
Oxford Paramedics is Placing AEDs in the Community

Oxford Health Systems Launches AED Donation Program for Community Organizations

OXFORD, AL — Oxford Health Systems, with support from the City of...

Read More >>
Oxford Game Night

Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Island-Themed Game Night on June 2

Oxford, AL – Residents of all ages are invited to take part in...

Read More >>
Monsters slate

Choccolocco Monsters Announce 2026 Sunbelt League Schedule at Choccolocco Park

Schedule for the 2026 Choccolocco Monsters of the Sunbelt League. Home games to be played at...

Read More >>
US COPS

US Cops: Son Attacks His Father

Oxford, AL – First Responders is a powerful German documentary series that...

Read More >>
Junk Journal Night

Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Junk Journal Night on June 1

OXFORD, AL — Residents looking for a creative and relaxing evening will...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Digging into Archology

Digging into Archaeology Program Planned at Jacksonville Public Library

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host an educational program...

Read More >>
Sounds of Summer

Jacksonville Sounds of Summer Concert Series Continues June 12 with FM Revival

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Parks & Recreation...

Read More >>
Spirit Camp A leadership Experience

JSU to Host Four-Day Spirit Camp Leadership Experience in June

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University will host the Spirit Camp: A...

Read More >>
Jacksonville City Cemetery Restoration Project

Greater Things to Host First Jacksonville City Cemetery Restoration Volunteer Work Day June 6

Jacksonville, AL – The Greater Things organization in Jacksonville will host the...

Read More >>
Rock Your Creeativity

Jacksonville Public Library to Host “Rock Your Creativity” Adult Rock Painting Program

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a free adult...

Read More >>
The Science Lady

The Science Lady to Bring Dinosaurs, Reactions and Explosions Program to Jacksonville Public Library

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Families and science enthusiasts will have an opportunity to...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
All-County golf

Calhoun County Golf Honors Announced as Stokes, Wood Earn Player of the Year Recognition

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Stokes player of year for girls, and...

Read More >>
Amanda Noah gives a timeout talk during basketball season. She’ll continue to coach varsity girls’ basktball while adding varsity volleyball to her responsibilities at Weaver. (Submittd photo)

Weaver Names Amanda Noah as New Varsity Volleyball Coach

After coaching junior high and JV volleyball, Noah to take over Weaver’s...

Read More >>
Wildflower Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve!

Georgia-Alabama Land Trust to Host Wildflower Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve

Weaver, AL – The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust will host a guided Wildflower Walk...

Read More >>
ALEAF 2026

11th Annual Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Concludes National Police Week in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The culmination of National Police Week in Calhoun County took...

Read More >>
Weaver’s boys’ golf team celebrates Monday, after finishing second in the Class 3A, North 2 substate tournament at Silver Lakes. (Submitted photo)

Weaver Boys Golf Makes School History with State Team Qualification; Capps Co-Medalist at Substate

Weaver’s boys take second, qualify for state as a team for the...

Read More >>
Eggstravagansa in the park

Eggstravaganza In The Park Set for March 28 in Weaver

Weaver, AL – The Weaver Senior Citizen Program, in partnership with the...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Statue of Liberty

Anniston Library to Host Program Exploring Lesser-Known Facts About the Statue of Liberty

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a...

Read More >>
Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Anniston Public Library to Host Jigsaw Puzzle Race June 12

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a...

Read More >>
Donoho’s Avery Barnett (left) and Oxford’s Claire Maniscalco (center) are East Alabama Sports Today co-players of the year for Calhoun County girls’ tennis, and Donoho’s Rishi Reddy is boys’ player of the year. (Submitted photos)

Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett Share Top Tennis Honor; Reddy Leads Boys for Calhoun County

Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett co-players of the year for Calhoun County girls’...

Read More >>
Dino-Palooza

Dino-Palooza Coming to Anniston Public Library June 11

ANNISTON, AL — Dinosaurs will take center stage at the Public Library...

Read More >>
Anniston City Council

Anniston City Council Reviews Development Opportunities, Grants, Infrastructure Projects During June 2 Work Session and Meeting

ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council reviewed a wide range of...

Read More >>
M&H Valve Anniston Manufacturer Awarded Highest EHS Honor Among McWane Companies

M&H Valve Earns McWane’s Top Safety and Environmental Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

ANNISTON, AL — M&H Valve, a longtime manufacturer in Anniston, has been...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Piedmont Historical Society receives $5K grant to support new public restrooms; applications open

Piedmont Historical Society Receives Norfolk Southern Grant for ADA Restroom Project

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Historical Society has been awarded a $5,000...

Read More >>
All-County golf

Calhoun County Golf Honors Announced as Stokes, Wood Earn Player of the Year Recognition

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Stokes player of year for girls, and...

Read More >>
Coffee and Crafts

Coffee & Crafts Program Invites Community Creators to Gather at Piedmont Public Library

PIEDMONT, AL — Community members with a passion for crafting and creative...

Read More >>
Petting Zoo

Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County to Kick Off Summer Reading Program with Petting Zoo Event

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will officially launch...

Read More >>
SRP Friday Event

Piedmont Public Library to Host Pottery Painting Event as Part of Summer Reading Program

PIEDMONT, AL — The Piedmont Public Library will host a pottery painting...

Read More >>
Wild West Murder Mystery

Wild West Murder Mystery Dinner Coming to Piedmont Museum May 30

Piedmont, AL – A Wild West-themed interactive murder mystery dinner event is set...

Read More >>

Paid Advertisement

Advertise with the Journal 320x100
Advertise with the Journal 930 x 180
Donoho’s Avery Barnett (left) and Oxford’s Claire Maniscalco (center) are East Alabama Sports Today co-players of the year for Calhoun County girls’ tennis, and Donoho’s Rishi Reddy is boys’ player of the year. (Submitted photos)

Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett Share Top Tennis Honor; Reddy Leads Boys for Calhoun County

Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett co-players of the year for Calhoun County girls’...

Read More >>
All-County golf

Calhoun County Golf Honors Announced as Stokes, Wood Earn Player of the Year Recognition

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Stokes player of year for girls, and...

Read More >>
Ty one more

Ty Cole Captures Third Wilfred Galbraith Invitational Title, Extends Lead in Calhoun County Golf Tour Standings

Steady wins the race again for Cole, who wins Wilfred Galbraith Invitational,...

Read More >>
Through two rounds of the Wilfred Galbraith Invitational, three players share the lead at 1 under par (from left): Tanner Wells, Taylor McCullum and Ty Cole. (Photos by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Three Golfers Share Lead Heading into Final Round of Wilfred Galbraith Invitational

Tanner Wells, Taylor McCullum and Ty Cole share lead after second round...

Read More >>
Andrew Brooks putts on No. 16 as (from left) Ted Gregerson, Jeremy McGatha and Aaron Gregerson watch during Friday’s play in the Wilfred Galbraith Invitational at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

McCullum Leads Wilfred Galbraith Invitational After Opening Round at Anniston Country Club

McCullum alone under par after first round of Wilfred Galbraith Invitational, but...

Read More >>
Monsters slate

Choccolocco Monsters Announce 2026 Sunbelt League Schedule at Choccolocco Park

Schedule for the 2026 Choccolocco Monsters of the Sunbelt League. Home games to be played at...

Read More >>