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Anniston’s Main Street Department to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Small Box Shop Retail Incubator

September 20, 2024

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston’s Main Street Department, in collaboration...

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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Calls for Poll Workers Ahead of 2024 General Election

September 20, 2024

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is urging qualified...

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Oxford High graduate Kristin Booth has a team-high two sacks this season, his senior season with Southern Miss. (USM athletics photo)

‘Like a Home Game’

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State’s homecoming will be like a homecoming for Southern...

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Road Work to Begin on Noble Street Intersections in Anniston Starting September 23

September 20, 2024

Anniston, AL – Beginning Monday, September 23rd, contractors will start milling and resurfacing work...

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Ladies Day Out

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Ladies Day Out with Kings Olive Oil Company

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville Public Library is set to host a special...

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Senators Katie Britt and Eric Schmitt Raise Awareness for ENABLE Act in Bipartisan Roundtable

September 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a roundtable...

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Angle Hall, the core of the Jacksonville State University campus. (JSU Photo)

Jacksonville State University Ranked Among Alabama’s Top Colleges in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has earned a prestigious...

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Anniston’s Downtown Fall Market Plans to Kick Off Seasonal Celebrations

September 20, 2024

Anniston, AL – As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, Anniston...

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Jacksonville State Makes History By Crowning Twins 2024 Homecoming King and Queen

Twins Make History as Jacksonville State University’s 2024 Homecoming King and Queen

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – In a groundbreaking moment for Jacksonville State University (JSU), twins...

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Ladies Day Out

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Ladies Day Out with Kings Olive Oil Company

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville Public Library is set to host a special...

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Anniston’s Downtown Fall Market Plans to Kick Off Seasonal Celebrations

September 20, 2024

Anniston, AL – As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, Anniston...

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Redbird Willow Farm Set to Poen for first day of Fall

Redbird Willow Pumpkin Patch Opening This Sunday: A Fun-Filled Fall Experience in Anniston

September 18, 2024

Anniston, AL – Fall is around the corner, and with it comes...

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sunset market

Jacksonville To Host First Sunset Market

September 18, 2024

Jacksonville, AL  — The Jacksonville Farmers Market is set to debut its...

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Battle of the Badges

Jacksonville Hosts Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

September 18, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Safety Complex will host the Battle of...

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3rd Cocky Cookoff BBQ Competition & Festival

3rd Annual Cocky Cookoff BBQ Competition & Festival: A Community Celebration of Food and Fun Opens for Registration

September 18, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – The highly anticipated 3rd Cocky Cookoff BBQ Competition & Festival,...

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Jax State Homecoming

Jacksonville State University Celebrates Homecoming Week with Exciting Events

September 17, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – It’s Homecoming Week at Jacksonville State University (Jax State),...

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Weaver High School Homecoming Parade and Bonfire Scheduled for September 24th

September 17, 2024

Weaver, AL – Weaver High School is set to celebrate its annual...

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Anniston Public Library Hosts Taylor Swift-Themed Event

September 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Public Library invites fans of Taylor Swift...

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Prep Volleyball

Prep Volleyball

September 18, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Parris comes back from injury, helps Pleasant Valley to...

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Captain Falon Hurst FBI National Academy photo

Captain Falon Hurst Returns from the FBI National Academy

September 17, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – In 2021 Calhoun County Sheriff, Matthew Wade, nominated...

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Crimestoppers

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

September 15, 2024

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

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Tulips, Pansies, Bloody Dock Leave

Calhoun County Gardening – Mark Your Calendar for October: Essential Tips for Planting Tulips, Pansies, and Bloody Dock

September 15, 2024

Calhoun County, AL –Mark on your calendar October, when temperatures are 60°....

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Prep Volleyball

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

September 15, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Donoho sweeps to title of Donoho Classic, and Jacksonville...

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Delta Time

Delta Time: A Family’s Love for Music and Each Other

September 14, 2024

Calhoun County, AL –  Delta Time isn’t just another local band from...

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Oxford High graduate Kristin Booth has a team-high two sacks this season, his senior season with Southern Miss. (USM athletics photo)

‘Like a Home Game’

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State’s homecoming will be like a homecoming for Southern...

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Wanted – Kasondra Coheley – Cash Reward Offered

Oxford Police Seek Information on Kasondra Coheley, Cash Reward Offered

September 18, 2024

Oxford, AL – The Oxford Police Department is actively searching for Kasondra Coheley,...

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Oxford man arrested in apparent road rage shooting in Gadsden

Oxford Man Arrested in Gadsden Road Rage Shooting Incident

September 18, 2024

Gadsden, AL – An Oxford man, Tommy Junior Smith, 39, has been arrested...

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Downtown Litter Cleanup

Oxford Prepares for Downtown Litter Cleanup Days to Preserve Historic District

September 16, 2024

Oxford, AL – Residents and supporters of Oxford are gearing up for an...

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Celebrated author Terah Shelton Harris to visit Oxford

Author Terah Shelton Harris to Discuss New Novel at Oxford Public Library

September 15, 2024

Oxford, AL – On Monday, September 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM, the Oxford...

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The team of Garrett Burgess (left) and Taylor McCullum weathered a wet second round to maintain their one-stroke Sunny King Charity Classic lead going into Sunday’s final round. (Submitted photo)

Soaker

September 15, 2024

Oxford, AL – Downpours had their say in second round of Sunny...

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Oxford High graduate Kristin Booth has a team-high two sacks this season, his senior season with Southern Miss. (USM athletics photo)

‘Like a Home Game’

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State’s homecoming will be like a homecoming for Southern...

Read More >>
Ladies Day Out

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Ladies Day Out with Kings Olive Oil Company

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville Public Library is set to host a special...

Read More >>
Angle Hall, the core of the Jacksonville State University campus. (JSU Photo)

Jacksonville State University Ranked Among Alabama’s Top Colleges in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (Jax State) has earned a prestigious...

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Jacksonville State Makes History By Crowning Twins 2024 Homecoming King and Queen

Twins Make History as Jacksonville State University’s 2024 Homecoming King and Queen

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – In a groundbreaking moment for Jacksonville State University (JSU), twins...

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sunset market

Jacksonville To Host First Sunset Market

September 18, 2024

Jacksonville, AL  — The Jacksonville Farmers Market is set to debut its...

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Battle of the Badges

Jacksonville Hosts Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

September 18, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Safety Complex will host the Battle of...

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Weaver High School Homecoming Parade and Bonfire Scheduled for September 24th

September 17, 2024

Weaver, AL – Weaver High School is set to celebrate its annual...

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Weaver City Council

Weaver City Council Discusses Public Safety Enhancements in Response to Anniston EMS Letter

September 13, 2024

Weaver, AL – Weaver held their regularly scheduled works session and City Council...

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Weaver Heritage Day

Weaver Lions Club Invites Community to Weaver Heritage Day 2024

September 13, 2024

Weaver, AL –  The Weaver Lions Club is excited to invite the...

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Weaver Arrest

Weaver High School Student Arrested for Making Terroristic Threats

September 13, 2024

Weaver, AL – Per the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, a juvenile resident of...

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Cave Tour at Weaver Cave Preserve

Georgia-Alabama Land Trust to Host Annual Cave Tour at Weaver Cave Preserve

September 8, 2024

Weaver, AL – Cave enthusiasts and nature lovers are invited to join the...

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Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 6, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Ohatchee opens area play with straight-sets victory. Donoho, Cherokee...

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Anniston’s Main Street Department to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Small Box Shop Retail Incubator

September 20, 2024

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston’s Main Street Department, in collaboration...

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Road Work to Begin on Noble Street Intersections in Anniston Starting September 23

September 20, 2024

Anniston, AL – Beginning Monday, September 23rd, contractors will start milling and resurfacing work...

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Anniston’s Downtown Fall Market Plans to Kick Off Seasonal Celebrations

September 20, 2024

Anniston, AL – As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, Anniston...

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Redbird Willow Farm Set to Poen for first day of Fall

Redbird Willow Pumpkin Patch Opening This Sunday: A Fun-Filled Fall Experience in Anniston

September 18, 2024

Anniston, AL – Fall is around the corner, and with it comes...

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Anniston Public Library Hosts Taylor Swift-Themed Event

September 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Public Library invites fans of Taylor Swift...

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Anniston Museums and Gardens Hosts Pressed Flower Jewelry Demonstration by Simply MJ Creations

September 17, 2024

Anniston, AL – The Longleaf Botanical Gardens, part of the Anniston Museums...

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Piedmont City Council Meeting

Piedmont City Council Receives Community Appreciation Awards, Approves Key City Improvements During Meeting

September 18, 2024

Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday evening Piedmont City Work Session, Police Chief...

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Piedmont Shooting

Piedmont Police Investigate Domestic Shooting, Suspect Charged with Murder

September 14, 2024

Piedmont, AL – Officers with the Piedmont Police Department responded to a...

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Piedmont Police Stats

August Monthly Activity Report: Insights from the Piedmont Police Department

September 9, 2024

Piedmont, AL – The City of Piedmont Police Department lists their activity for...

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Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto finishes off his punt-return touchdown against Ohatchee on Friday at Piedmont. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Piedmont’s Pinto Power

September 7, 2024

Piedmont, AL – Big-play player’s big plays, stout defense help Piedmont blow it...

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Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 6, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Ohatchee opens area play with straight-sets victory. Donoho, Cherokee...

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PIedmont City Council

Piedmont Hires New Fire Chief

September 4, 2024

Piedmont, AL –  The Piedmont City Council approved the hiring of Todd...

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Oxford High graduate Kristin Booth has a team-high two sacks this season, his senior season with Southern Miss. (USM athletics photo)

‘Like a Home Game’

September 20, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State’s homecoming will be like a homecoming for Southern...

Read More >>
Prep Volleyball

Prep Volleyball

September 18, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Parris comes back from injury, helps Pleasant Valley to...

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Jax State football

Jax State Defense Prepares for Southern Miss Challenge

September 18, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State football is gearing up for its upcoming non-conference...

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This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

September 16, 2024

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

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Teammates Garrett Burgess (left) and Taylor McCullum celebrate Sunday at Anniston Country Club, after winning the 45th Sunny King Charity Classic. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Pros vs. Joes’

September 16, 2024

Anniston, AL – Seeing themselves as underdogs, Burgess-McCullum keep challengers at bay,...

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Prep Volleyball

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

September 15, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Donoho sweeps to title of Donoho Classic, and Jacksonville...

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