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Blackberry Cottage Studios.

Blackberry Cottage Studios Celebrates Grand Opening in Anniston

March 22, 2025

Anniston, AL – The creative community in Anniston has a new reason...

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Summer in Spain A Study Abroad Experience Open to All

Jacksonville State University Opens Registration for Study Abroad Program in Seville, Spain

March 22, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – With summer registration underway at Jacksonville State University (JSU), students...

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Update from Governor Kay Ivey SB115 SIGNED

Governor Ivey Signs Officer Impersonation Prevention Act

March 22, 2025

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 115, known as...

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New VFW Post Membership Drive

New VFW Post Hosting Membership Drive at Anniston Meeting Center

March 22, 2025

Anniston, AL – A new Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post is...

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USDOJ and Liberal Organizations Drop Biden-era Lawsuits Against Secretary of State Wes Allen

USDOJ Dismisses Lawsuit Against Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen

March 22, 2025

Montgomery, AL – The U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) has dismissed a lawsuit...

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New members join the Cardinal Foundation

The Cardinal Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members

March 22, 2025

GADSDEN, AL — The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization for Gadsden State...

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Colleagues in Announcing Revision to WOTUS Definition

Senator Katie Britt Applauds EPA’s Decision to Revise WOTUS Definition

March 22, 2025

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered remarks today as U.S....

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Sexualizing children on taxpayer dime…

Debate Over HB 4: Alabama’s Library Obscenity Bill

March 22, 2025

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Legislature is once again considering HB 4, known...

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Attorney General Marshall Files Brief in Defense of President Trump’s Efforts to Deport Violent Tren de Aragua Gang

Alabama Attorney General Joins Coalition Defending Trump Administration’s Actions Against Tren de Aragua

March 22, 2025

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of...

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New VFW Post Membership Drive

New VFW Post Hosting Membership Drive at Anniston Meeting Center

March 22, 2025

Anniston, AL – A new Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post is...

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Women on Fire

“Women on Fire for God” Conference Coming to Oxford on March 29

March 21, 2025

 Oxford, AL – Women of all ages are invited to attend the...

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Jax State College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences Presents Kaleidoscope A Festival of the Arts

Jacksonville State University Announces Kaleidoscope 2025: A Celebration of Arts and Humanities

March 21, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – The College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences at Jacksonville State...

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EVIL Woman - The ELO Experience

Evil Woman – The ELO Experience Returns to Oxford for an Electrifying Night of Symphonic Rock

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – Fans of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are in...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor – St. Patrick’s Day Poetry Edition

March 17, 2025

We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All...

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OPL Kids Finance

Oxford Public Library Launches Financial Literacy Program for Kids

March 17, 2025

Oxford, AL – Young learners in Oxford will soon have an engaging way...

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Fishing Rodeo for kids

Calhoun County Fishing Rodeo for Kids Set for March 22

March 17, 2025

Ohatchee, AL – Families looking for a fun outdoor adventure can reel in...

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Goat Yoga

Redbird Willow Farm Hosts Two Goat-Themed Events in Anniston

March 16, 2025

ANNISTON, AL – Redbird Willow Farm is bringing fun and relaxation to...

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Saturday Alive

Saturday Alive! Returns to Anniston Museums and Gardens on March 22

March 16, 2025

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites the community to...

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Madelyne Tallent of Calhoun County exhibited the Fourth Place Overall Crossbred Breeding Gilt at the Jr. Livestock Expo Swine Show March 14 in Montgomery. The contest was conducted by the Alabama Farmers Federation and held in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Expo. Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan presented the awards. The judge was A.J. Genter from Ohio.

Local Calhoun County Youths Win Awards at State Livestock Show

March 21, 2025

Montgomery, AL – Young livestock exhibitors from across Alabama showcased their skills...

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German Queen Tomatoes

Calhoun County Gardening – Growing German Queen Tomatoes: A Gardener’s Guide to Flavorful Success

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Many gardeners grow several types of tomatoes. I...

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All-County hoops

All-County Hoops

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East...

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Spring roundup

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Piedmont baseball snaps out of skid in big way...

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March 20, 2025, Calhoun County Sheriff Most Wanted

Calhoun County’s Most Wanted | March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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

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CCBOE

Calhoun County Board of Education Meeting Highlights: March 13, 2025

March 20, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – On March 13, 2025, the Calhoun County Board of...

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US Cops

‘No I’m Just Fat’: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E42

March 21, 2025

Oxford, AL –First Responders is a gripping documentary series produced by a...

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Women on Fire

“Women on Fire for God” Conference Coming to Oxford on March 29

March 21, 2025

 Oxford, AL – Women of all ages are invited to attend the...

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All-County hoops

All-County Hoops

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East...

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Spring roundup

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Piedmont baseball snaps out of skid in big way...

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BRW Strengthens Government & Defense Supply Chain Position as a Fully Approved Department of Defense (DoD) Transportation Service Provider and DoD Freight Carrier

Oxford’s BRW Achieves Full DoD Transportation Approvals, Strengthening Role in Defense Logistics

March 20, 2025

Oxford, AL – BRW, a national provider of integrated supply chain services, has...

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Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander drives to the basket as Gadsden City’s Devin Barksdale (4) defends during the Class 6A Northeast Regional final in Pete Mathews Coliseum on Feb. 20. Both players are from Calhoun County, and both are finalists for Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 6A player of the year. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

ASWA Finalists

March 20, 2025

Montgomery, AL – Finalists for the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s major high school...

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Summer in Spain A Study Abroad Experience Open to All

Jacksonville State University Opens Registration for Study Abroad Program in Seville, Spain

March 22, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – With summer registration underway at Jacksonville State University (JSU), students...

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Jacksonville BOE

Jacksonville City Schools Board Meeting Summary

March 21, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Schools Board convened on March 20, 2025,...

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Jax State College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences Presents Kaleidoscope A Festival of the Arts

Jacksonville State University Announces Kaleidoscope 2025: A Celebration of Arts and Humanities

March 21, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – The College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences at Jacksonville State...

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Jeremy Sullivan poses with Alabama North All-Star offensive linemen after coaching in the 2022 North-South All-Star Game in Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium. He was also part of the North staff in 2019. (Submitted photo)

Sullivan Returns to Jacksonville

March 21, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – Former Jacksonville State All-American lineman, veteran head coach approved as...

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All-County hoops

All-County Hoops

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East...

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Jax State Summer Enrollment Now Open, Offering Reduced Tuition and Unique Course Opportunities

Summer Enrollment Now Open at Jacksonville State University

March 21, 2025

Jacksonville, AL  – Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has officially opened enrollment...

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All-County hoops

All-County Hoops

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East...

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Spring roundup

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

March 20, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria goes 1-1 in Gulf Shores Classic tournament, and...

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Ohatchee’s Brayden Collins celebrates during the Indians’ 13-3 victory over Wellborn on Monday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Round Up

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – Ohatchee tops Wellborn in Spring Experience. Hope sweeps. Ranburne...

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Weaver’s Carson Campbell makes contact against Saks during their area game Tuesday at Weaver. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 12, 2025

Alexandria, AL – More than 2,000 words of spring sports, including wins for...

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All-Calhoun County wrestling

All-Calhoun County Wrestling

March 11, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Weaver’s Johannson, Jolliff take top-wrestler honors. Weaver’s Brown, White...

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Pleasant Valley’s Will Underwood had big day at the plate as the Raiders sweat a doubleheader with Weaver on Monday. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport–shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

February 28, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – McGinnis leads the way as Weaver tops Piedmont...

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Blackberry Cottage Studios.

Blackberry Cottage Studios Celebrates Grand Opening in Anniston

March 22, 2025

Anniston, AL – The creative community in Anniston has a new reason...

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New VFW Post Membership Drive

New VFW Post Hosting Membership Drive at Anniston Meeting Center

March 22, 2025

Anniston, AL – A new Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post is...

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All-County hoops

All-County Hoops

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East...

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Anniston City Council

Anniston City Work Session and Council Meeting Summary

March 20, 2025

Anniston, AL – On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Anniston City Council convened...

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Yahoo Lake

Anniston Welcomes Lake Yahou Park into Parks and Recreation System

March 20, 2025

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston, Alabama, is excited to announce the...

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Anniston Appoints Skyler Bass as Interim City Manager

Skyler Bass Appointed as Interim City Manager of Anniston

March 20, 2025

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston has announced the appointment of Skyler...

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All-County hoops

All-County Hoops

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East...

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Spring roundup

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Piedmont baseball snaps out of skid in big way...

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Jax State Welcomes Alpha Psi Lambda As Its First Latino Greek Organization

Alpha Psi Lambda Makes History at Jacksonville State University

March 20, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media...

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Piedmont Meeting

Piedmont City Council Holds Regular Meeting: Residents to See Rate Increase on Power Bill

March 20, 2025

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont City Council met Tuesday March 18th  the planning...

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Spring roundup

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

March 20, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria goes 1-1 in Gulf Shores Classic tournament, and...

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Arrest in Dog Abandonment

14 Dogs Rescued from Abandoned Home in Piedmont; Two Arrested for Animal Cruelty

March 15, 2025

PIEDMONT, AL – Fourteen dogs were rescued from an abandoned home in...

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Jeremy Sullivan poses with Alabama North All-Star offensive linemen after coaching in the 2022 North-South All-Star Game in Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium. He was also part of the North staff in 2019. (Submitted photo)

Sullivan Returns to Jacksonville

March 21, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – Former Jacksonville State All-American lineman, veteran head coach approved as...

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All-County hoops

All-County Hoops

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East...

Read More >>
Spring roundup

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

March 21, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Piedmont baseball snaps out of skid in big way...

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Jax State’s Marcellus Bingham Jr. shoots a 3-pointer against Georgia Tech in their first-round NIT game Tuesday in Atlanta. Jax State won, 81-64. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville State University History

March 20, 2025

Atlanta, GA – Jax State men down Georgia Tech in first-ever NIT...

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Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander drives to the basket as Gadsden City’s Devin Barksdale (4) defends during the Class 6A Northeast Regional final in Pete Mathews Coliseum on Feb. 20. Both players are from Calhoun County, and both are finalists for Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 6A player of the year. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

ASWA Finalists

March 20, 2025

Montgomery, AL – Finalists for the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s major high school...

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Spring roundup

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

March 20, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria goes 1-1 in Gulf Shores Classic tournament, and...

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