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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | December 9, 2025

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

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Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville City Council Hears LED Lighting Proposal, Proclaims “Whoop Troy Day”

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held its regular meeting on...

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This week’s schedule

Area High School Teams Set for Busy Week of Winter Sports, Dec. 8–13

High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Dec....

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Free standing ER

Free-Standing Emergency Department Planned for Jacksonville Through Multi-Agency Partnership

Jacksonville, AL – A major step toward expanding emergency healthcare in Jacksonville is...

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New rivalry chapter

Jax State, Troy to Renew Historic Rivalry in Salute to Veterans Bowl

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State fans have wanted to see the Gamecocks and...

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Jax State Mourns the Passing of Trustee Emeritus and Beloved Supporter, Mr. Bob Kennamer

Jacksonville State University Set to Remember Trustee Emeritus Bob Kennamer for a Lifetime of Service

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University is honoring the memory of Mr. Bob...

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Prep Basketball

High-Scoring Performances Highlight Area Basketball Action

Crawford leads Donoho’s boys past Spring Garden. Glencoe’s Smith, Piemdont’s Pinto, Heflin’s...

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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter Appoints Rep. Chad Robertson to Judiciary Committee

Rep. Chad Robertson Appointed to Alabama House Judiciary Committee

Montgomery, AL – House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) has appointed Rep. Chad Robertson...

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Moving on

Easley Resigns as Munford Head Football Coach, Will Stay On to Lead Lions’ Basketball Through Season

Easley resigns as Munford’s head football coach, will finish out the season...

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Gadsden State's Music Groups continue annual holiday tradition - Christmas with the Cardinals

Christmas with the Cardinals Returns to Gadsden State with Festive Holiday Performances

GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College’s Show Band and A Cappella...

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Oxford hosting full calendar of holiday events

Oxford Unveils Full Lineup of Holiday Events for 2025 Season

Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford is ushering in the 2025 holiday...

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Cajun Boil Fundraiser

Cajun Boil Fundraiser Set to Support Weaver High Wrestling Team

Weaver, AL — The Weaver High School Wrestling team is hosting a...

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Festival of Lights Opening Night

Festival of Lights to Open November 21 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford

OXFORD, AL — The City of Oxford is preparing to welcome residents...

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Thanksgiving Events

Thanksgiving Events Near and Around the Calhoun County Community

Calhoun County, AL – There are many Thanksgiving events being held in...

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Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Pine Needle Basket Workshop on November 16

ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens (AM&G) will offer a hands-on...

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PARD Harvest

JSU Outdoor Education Students Partner with Jacksonville Parks & Recreation for Jax Family Fun Night

 Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University’s Outdoor Education class, led by Dr....

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Anniston Food Drive

Anniston Parks & Recreation Launches November Food Drive

ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston Parks & Recreation Department is...

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Market on Main and Tree Lightening

Oxford’s Christmas on Main Brings Holiday Cheer Downtown November 15

OXFORD, AL —  Historic Main Street Oxford will host the annual Christmas...

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Most Wanted sign on old wester style paper with Sheriff Star posted on wood background

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | December 9, 2025

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

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This week’s schedule

Area High School Teams Set for Busy Week of Winter Sports, Dec. 8–13

High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Dec....

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Prep Basketball

High-Scoring Performances Highlight Area Basketball Action

Crawford leads Donoho’s boys past Spring Garden. Glencoe’s Smith, Piemdont’s Pinto, Heflin’s...

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

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

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Keith Kelley

Five Calhoun County Projects Awarded $44K in FY25 Grants

Calhoun County, AL – Local leaders and community partners gathered on Thursday, December...

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Golden Candlesticks

Calhoun County Gardening – Golden Candlestick: A Tropical Showstopper for Bold Southern Landscapes

Calhoun County, AL – Golden Candlestick plants are quickly becoming a favorite among...

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Prep basketball

Carter and Ware Shine as Oxford Girls, Cleburne County Boys Earn Showcase Wins

Carter leads Oxford girls to victory in Bobby Swofford Showcase. Ware shoots...

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US Cops

US Cops: A Teen’s Domestic Violence Arrest S3E100

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

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Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander and Yellow Jackets coach Joel Van Meter mark the moment Thursday as Alexander reached 2,000 career points in a victory over Northgate at Oxford. (Submitted photo)

Alexander Hits 2,000 Career Points as Oxford, Jacksonville, PV, and Piedmont Notch Big Wins

One night after making his college signing, Oxford’s Alexander crosses major career...

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Fab Four

Oxford Stars Sign Division I: Alexander, Taylor, Wynn & Britt Celebrate Emotional Milestones

Oxford standouts Alexander, Taylor, Wynn and Britt celebrate their signings in emotional...

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Oxford hosting full calendar of holiday events

Oxford Unveils Full Lineup of Holiday Events for 2025 Season

Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford is ushering in the 2025 holiday...

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US Cops

US Cops: Full Tactical Sweep: Mega Store Alarm S3E98

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

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Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville City Council Hears LED Lighting Proposal, Proclaims “Whoop Troy Day”

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held its regular meeting on...

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Free standing ER

Free-Standing Emergency Department Planned for Jacksonville Through Multi-Agency Partnership

Jacksonville, AL – A major step toward expanding emergency healthcare in Jacksonville is...

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New rivalry chapter

Jax State, Troy to Renew Historic Rivalry in Salute to Veterans Bowl

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State fans have wanted to see the Gamecocks and...

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Jax State Mourns the Passing of Trustee Emeritus and Beloved Supporter, Mr. Bob Kennamer

Jacksonville State University Set to Remember Trustee Emeritus Bob Kennamer for a Lifetime of Service

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University is honoring the memory of Mr. Bob...

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Jax State Selected for National Initiative to Improve Student-Centered Course Scheduling

Jacksonville State University Selected for National Student-Centered Course Scheduling Initiative

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has been named one of only 20...

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Jackaonville Stabbing

Jacksonville Police Investigate Stabbing Following Walmart Theft Attempt

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Police Department is investigating a stabbing that...

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Prep wrestling

Weaver Boys & Girls Dominate Trimatch at Wellborn

Weaver boys, girls sweep trimatch with Wellborn, Oxford. Coaches: Please report results...

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Cajun Boil Fundraiser

Cajun Boil Fundraiser Set to Support Weaver High Wrestling Team

Weaver, AL — The Weaver High School Wrestling team is hosting a...

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Yoga at Weaver Cave Preserve

Georgia-Alabama Land Trust Hosts Yoga at Weaver Cave Preserve

Anniston, AL – The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust (GALT) is inviting the community to...

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Swearing In Ceromonies

New Mayors and City Council Members Sworn In Across Calhoun County

Calhoun County, AL – Across Calhoun County, residents gathered on Monday at...

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Weaver Band State Championship

Weaver High School Marching Band Wins 2025 Alabama Marching Band Championship — Fourth Consecutive Title in Class 3A

Weaver, AL — October 2025Weaver High School’s Marching Band has once again...

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Weaver’s Connor Richey celebrates during Weaver’s 36-34 victory over Locust Fork in Friday’s homecoming game. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Weaver Earns Homecoming Victory; Westbrook Christian’s Smith Achieves 300th Career Win

Weaver gets homecoming victory, first victory under interim head coach. Westbrook Christian’s...

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Tough ending

Too Much Crowell, Too Much Jackson: Anniston Falls in First State Final Since 1994

Too much Crowell and too much Jackson as Anniston falls in first...

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Anniston City Council

Anniston City Council Approves Chief Ladiga Trail Final Payment, Addresses Animal Control Crisis

ANNISTON, Ala. — The Anniston City Council convened for a work session...

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Anniston Christmas

Donoho School 3rd Grade Choir Brings Holiday Cheer to Anniston City Hall

ANNISTON, AL — The holiday season began on a festive note in...

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Prep basketball

Pleasant Valley Opens Herbert Era With Win; Lee, Hudson Lead JCA; White Plains Improves to 5-1; Donoho Takes OT Thriller; Weaver, JCA Girls Roll

Pleasant Valley wins in Herbert’s debut as Raiders’ head coach. Lee, Hudson...

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Anniston Runners Club’s Plucked Turkey 10K Holds Its Biggest-Ever Thanksgiving Run

ANNISTON — The Plucked Turkey 10K reached a major milestone this Thanksgiving...

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31-year itch

Pope & Judkins Deliver Heroics as Anniston Rallies Past Plainview 32–29 to Reach First Super 7 Since 1994

Pope, Judkins come through with big plays as Anniston rallies to beat...

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Piedmont Monthly Stats

November Monthly Activity Report: Insights from the Piedmont Police Department

Piedmont, AL – The City of Piedmont Police Department makes its activity available...

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Pinto’s perseverance

After ACL Setback and Self-Doubt, Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto Fights Back — and Now Eyes Early Playing Time at Jacksonville State

Piedmont standout fought back from knee injury after considering giving up football,...

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Piedmont City Council

Piedmont Council Adjusts Parade Route, Advances Court Diversion Plan

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont City Council worked through a busy agenda...

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City of Piedmont Parade Route and Date Update

Piedmont, AL. – The City of Piedmont has announced an update for...

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Traffic Fatality

Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Piedmont

Calhoun County, AL – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m....

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Piedmont Presentation

Piedmont Police Chief Receives J Edgar Hoover Gold Medal Award

Piedmont, AL – On Tuesday, November 15, 2025, during the Piedmont City...

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This week’s schedule

Area High School Teams Set for Busy Week of Winter Sports, Dec. 8–13

High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Dec....

Read More >>
New rivalry chapter

Jax State, Troy to Renew Historic Rivalry in Salute to Veterans Bowl

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State fans have wanted to see the Gamecocks and...

Read More >>
Prep Basketball

High-Scoring Performances Highlight Area Basketball Action

Crawford leads Donoho’s boys past Spring Garden. Glencoe’s Smith, Piemdont’s Pinto, Heflin’s...

Read More >>
Moving on

Easley Resigns as Munford Head Football Coach, Will Stay On to Lead Lions’ Basketball Through Season

Easley resigns as Munford’s head football coach, will finish out the season...

Read More >>
Prep Wrestling

Weaver Boys Take Second at Lamar Wade Memorial; Weaver Girls Win Lady Panther Brawl

Weaver boys take second at Lamar Wade Memorial tourney, and Weaver’s girls...

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Prep basketball

Carter and Ware Shine as Oxford Girls, Cleburne County Boys Earn Showcase Wins

Carter leads Oxford girls to victory in Bobby Swofford Showcase. Ware shoots...

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