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Ribbon Cutting - RMC's New Post-Acute Care Clinic

RMC Opens Post-Acute Care Clinic to Support Patients After Hospital Discharge in Anniston

Anniston, AL — Regional Medical Center (RMC) has opened a new Post-Acute...

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Press Release- Etowah County, AL

Etowah County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Crimes

ETOWAH COUNTY, AL — Logan Thomas Williams received multiple life sentences on...

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Prep wrestling

Alexandria Advances to State Duals Semifinals; Weaver Opens with Big First-Round Win

Calhoun County champion Alexandria defeats Ashville, Weaver in reach semifinals of the...

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Press Release- Cleburne

Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Property, Arrests Suspects in Ongoing Burglary Investigation

Cleburne County, AL – The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office has released details on...

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HISTORIC MAIN STREET OXFORD PARTICIPATES IN DAY ON THE HILL

Historic Main Street Oxford Executive Director Participates in Main Street Alabama Legislative Day

Montgomery, AL – Hunter Gentry, Executive Director of Historic Main Street Oxford,...

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Jacksonville Farmers Market

Jacksonville Farmers Market Seeks Vendors and Volunteers for Upcoming Spring Season

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Farmers Market is preparing for its upcoming spring...

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Attorney General Marshall Celebrates Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef

Marshall Applauds Final 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, Citing Support for Animal-Based Proteins

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced what he described...

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Highlighting Local Nursing Program Excellence

Jacksonville State University Nursing Program Earns Statewide Recognition for 2026

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has received statewide recognition for its nursing...

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Blades & Battle Gear Weapons in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Blades & Battle Gear Explores Medieval and Renaissance Weapons at Anniston Museums and Gardens

ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host Blades & Battle...

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Blades & Battle Gear Weapons in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Blades & Battle Gear Explores Medieval and Renaissance Weapons at Anniston Museums and Gardens

ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host Blades & Battle...

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CAST CAPA Performs Into the Woods, Jr.

CAST Academy of the Performing Arts to Present Into the Woods, Jr. at JSU McClellan Theatre

Anniston, AL – The CAST Academy of the Performing Arts (CAPA) will...

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Coffee with a Cop – Music City Bagels

Coffee with a Cop Brings Community Conversation to Music City Bagels in Oxford

OXFORD, AL — Community members are invited to take part in an...

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast & Youth Participation Day!

City of Anniston to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast & Youth Participation Day

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston will host its Annual Martin...

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County Free Landfill Day

Calhoun County Announces 2026 Landfill Free Day Date

Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County has announced its first Landfill Free...

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Third Thursday Pruning

Third Thursday Program to Focus on Pruning Basics at Anniston Museums and Gardens

Anniston, AL – The program, titled “Third Thursday: Pruning,” is scheduled for...

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Trace Adkins

Trace Adkins to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center as Part of Webb Concrete Classic Country Series

Oxford, AL – Country music veteran Trace Adkins will take the stage at...

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Sam and the Big Boys

Sam & The Big Boys Bring High-Energy Rock to Oxford Performing Arts Center

OXFORD, AL — Sam & The Big Boys, a rock and roll...

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Focus on Figures Frederic Remington

Focus on Figures to Highlight Frederic Remington at Anniston Museums and Gardens

Anniston, AL – Anniston Museums and Gardens will host a Focus on Figures...

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Prep wrestling

Alexandria Advances to State Duals Semifinals; Weaver Opens with Big First-Round Win

Calhoun County champion Alexandria defeats Ashville, Weaver in reach semifinals of the...

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Calhoun County hoops

Jacksonville girls, Oxford boys earn unanimous top seeds for 75th Calhoun County Basketball Tournament

Jacksonville’s girls, Oxford’s boys unanimous picks top seeds for upcoming 75th annual...

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A single-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, has claimed the life of a Wellington man, according to authorities. Sujit Ganguly, 32, was fatally injured in the crash, which occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. Ganguly was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette when the vehicle left the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama 204 near Lloyds Road, approximately five miles east of Jacksonville in Calhoun County. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Highway Patrol Division are investigating the incident. No additional details were available as of Tuesday evening.

Wellington Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Alabama 204

Calhoun County, AL – A single-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening, Jan....

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old west paper tacked to wooden planks. The paper has the sheriff's star and date

Most Wanted in Calhoun County | January 14 2026

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

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The ‘D’ in Downey

Former Donoho standout now White Plains’ defensive ‘general’ as Wildcats defeat No. 8 Anniston, 46–33

Former Donoho post now White Plains’ ‘general on defense’, and defense keys...

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Prep basketball

Perry Drains Nine 3s as Oxford Rolls; Piedmont Overcomes Carroll’s Barrage, Area Wins Pile Up Across Calhoun County

Perry hits nine 3-pointers in Oxford’s area victory. Piedmont’s boys overcome eight...

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HISTORIC MAIN STREET OXFORD PARTICIPATES IN DAY ON THE HILL

Historic Main Street Oxford Executive Director Participates in Main Street Alabama Legislative Day

Montgomery, AL – Hunter Gentry, Executive Director of Historic Main Street Oxford,...

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OXFORD APPOINTS NEW FIRE CHIEF

Ben Stewart Appointed Oxford Fire Chief, to Begin Duties February 1

OXFORD, AL — January 13, 2026 — Mayor Alton Craft announced the...

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Oxford City Council

Oxford City Council Honors Fire Chief Gary Sparks Ahead of February Retirement

OXFORD, AL — During its regular meeting Tuesday night, the Oxford City...

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Coffee with a Cop – Music City Bagels

Coffee with a Cop Brings Community Conversation to Music City Bagels in Oxford

OXFORD, AL — Community members are invited to take part in an...

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No upset

Perry Gets the Hottest Hand, Defense Sets the Tone as No. 5 Oxford Dominates No. 2 Shades Valley, 70–41

Perry gets the hottest hand, but defense the key as Class 6A...

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Driver Tries to Hide After Parking Lot Crash

US Cops: Driver Tries to Hide After Parking Lot Crash S3E110

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

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Jacksonville Farmers Market

Jacksonville Farmers Market Seeks Vendors and Volunteers for Upcoming Spring Season

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Farmers Market is preparing for its upcoming spring...

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Highlighting Local Nursing Program Excellence

Jacksonville State University Nursing Program Earns Statewide Recognition for 2026

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has received statewide recognition for its nursing...

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Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville City Council Addresses Storm Shelter Costs, Veterans Memorial, and Development Plans

JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council convened on January 12, 2026,...

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Prep basketball

JCA Girls Surge to 11-1 as Ranburne Wins Thriller and White Plains Boys Take Charge

Jacksonville Christian’s girls down Spring Garden, reach 11-1. Ranburne girls top LaFayette,...

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Release date Jan. 29.

Jacksonville Native Theron Montgomery Releases New Novel The Street of Yearning

Jacksonville, AL – A native of Jacksonville, Alabama, and son of a former...

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Jacksonville’s Jayci Taylor and her coach, Corey Mize, celebrate Saturday after she surpassed 1,000 career points at Jacksonville. (Submitted photo)

Taylor Reaches 1,000 as Jacksonville Wins; JCA Sweeps Saks; Wheeler Fuels Alexandria Boys

Jacksonville’s Taylor surpasses career milestone in victory. JCA sweeps Saks, and Wheeler’s...

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Prep wrestling

Alexandria Advances to State Duals Semifinals; Weaver Opens with Big First-Round Win

Calhoun County champion Alexandria defeats Ashville, Weaver in reach semifinals of the...

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Prep wrestling

Cleburne County Boys Win Duals Over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind; Improve to 26–1

Cleburne County boys win duals over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind,...

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Prep wrestling

Weaver Wrestling Sweeps Region 6 Duals, Advances to State; Lady Bearcats Roll in Trimatch

Weaver’s boys sweep through duals regional, eye state first round. Weaver’s girls...

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County wrestling

Dynasty Continues: Weaver Girls Rise Again as Alexandria Boys Reclaim County Title

Alexandria’s boys edge defending champion Weaver, and Weaver’s girls hold off up-and-coming...

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Prep wrestling

Weaver Boys, Girls Sweep Championships at Orange Beach Makos Mayhem Invitational; Bearcats Claim Both MVWs

Weaver’s boys, girls sweep to championships at Orange Beach Makos Mayhem Invitational....

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Prep wrestling

Weaver Sweeps St. John Paul II Invitational as Area Teams Shine Across Weekend Wrestling Tournaments

Weaver boys, girls win tournaments at St. John Paul II; Cleburne County,...

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Ribbon Cutting - RMC's New Post-Acute Care Clinic

RMC Opens Post-Acute Care Clinic to Support Patients After Hospital Discharge in Anniston

Anniston, AL — Regional Medical Center (RMC) has opened a new Post-Acute...

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Blades & Battle Gear Weapons in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Blades & Battle Gear Explores Medieval and Renaissance Weapons at Anniston Museums and Gardens

ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host Blades & Battle...

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CAST CAPA Performs Into the Woods, Jr.

CAST Academy of the Performing Arts to Present Into the Woods, Jr. at JSU McClellan Theatre

Anniston, AL – The CAST Academy of the Performing Arts (CAPA) will...

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Rico Jackson accepts the AHSAA’s state-runnerup trophy after Anniston fell to Jackson in the Class 4A state final on Dec. 5 in Birmingham. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Rico Jackson Hired as Minor High School’s Next Head Football Coach After Historic Run at Anniston

After successful three-year run as Anniston’s head football coach, Jackson hired as...

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Townhall

Anniston Hosts Community Town Hall to Address Neighborhood Concerns and City Services

ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston held a town hall meeting...

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast & Youth Participation Day!

City of Anniston to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast & Youth Participation Day

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston will host its Annual Martin...

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Prep basketball

Glover’s Hot Hand Leads Piedmont Boys’ Sweep as Area Teams Post Strong Friday Night Wins

Glover has hot hand as Piedmont boys complete sweep. White Plains, Pleasant...

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Prep Basketball

Overtime Thrillers and Area Sweep Success Highlight East Alabama Hoops Doubleheaders

Anniston, Cleburne County sweep area doubleheaders. Piedmont splits with Glencoe, Alexandria splits...

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Piedmont High School student passes away while opening presents on Christmas

Community Rallies Around Family After Sudden Death of 16-Year-Old Scarlett Durden on Christmas Day

Piedmont, AL – The Calhoun County community and beyond are coming together...

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Piedmont News Years Eve Events

Piedmont to Host Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events on December 31

Piedmont, AL – Piedmont will offer two community-centered New Year’s Eve events on...

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12162025 Piedmont City Council Meeting

Piedmont City Council Approves Municipal Court Diversion Program, Appoints New City Clerk

PIEDMONT, AL – The Piedmont City Council approved a new municipal court...

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‘Big time player’

Perseverance Pays Off: Piedmont Graduate Jakari Foster Earns First-Team AP All-American Honors

Perseverance pays off as Piedmont grad Foster nabs AP first-team All-American honors,...

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Prep wrestling

Alexandria Advances to State Duals Semifinals; Weaver Opens with Big First-Round Win

Calhoun County champion Alexandria defeats Ashville, Weaver in reach semifinals of the...

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Calhoun County hoops

Jacksonville girls, Oxford boys earn unanimous top seeds for 75th Calhoun County Basketball Tournament

Jacksonville’s girls, Oxford’s boys unanimous picks top seeds for upcoming 75th annual...

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’26 CCGT

2026 Calhoun County Golf Tour Schedule Announced

Calhoun County, AL – Schedule for the 2026 Calhoun County Golf Tour...

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The ‘D’ in Downey

Former Donoho standout now White Plains’ defensive ‘general’ as Wildcats defeat No. 8 Anniston, 46–33

Former Donoho post now White Plains’ ‘general on defense’, and defense keys...

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Prep wrestling

Cleburne County Boys Win Duals Over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind; Improve to 26–1

Cleburne County boys win duals over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind,...

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Prep basketball

Perry Drains Nine 3s as Oxford Rolls; Piedmont Overcomes Carroll’s Barrage, Area Wins Pile Up Across Calhoun County

Perry hits nine 3-pointers in Oxford’s area victory. Piedmont’s boys overcome eight...

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