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Anniston Homecoming parade and pep rally canceled

Anniston High School Pep Rally and Homecoming Canceled due to Threats

September 21, 2023

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston issued a press release that...

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Saxs high school incident

Teacher Arrested After Starting Fire at Saks High School

September 21, 2023

Anniston, AL – On Thursday September 21, 2023 at approximately 7:50 am,...

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Anniston City Council

Anniston City Council Approves $46 Million Budget for FY2024 in September 19th Meeting

September 20, 2023

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work...

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Exploring Calhoun County, Alabama Discover Free Attractions

Exploring Calhoun County, Alabama: Discover Free Attractions

September 20, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County, Alabama, is a hidden gem for...

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Introduces AVID

Secretary of State Wes Allen Unveils Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) for Enhanced Voter Registration Accuracy

September 20, 2023

Montgomery, AL – Secretary of State Wes Allen has introduced the Alabama...

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Leadership In Every Generation

“Leadership In Every Generation” Seminar to Inspire Managers and Business Owners in Oxford

September 20, 2023

Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford, Alabama, in collaboration with Historic...

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Colleagues Introduce Secure the Border Act

U.S. Senator Katie Britt and Colleagues Introduce Secure the Border Act to Address Immigration Crisis

September 20, 2023

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), serving as the ranking member...

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Cave Tour at Weaver Cave Preserve

Weaver Cave Preserve Tour: A Unique Underground Adventure Awaits

September 19, 2023

Weaver, AL – In a thrilling opportunity for adventure seekers, the Georgia-Alabama Land...

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Jacksonville Police Stats

Jacksonville Police Stats 9/10/2023 -9/17/2023

September 19, 2023

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats...

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Leadership In Every Generation

“Leadership In Every Generation” Seminar to Inspire Managers and Business Owners in Oxford

September 20, 2023

Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford, Alabama, in collaboration with Historic...

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proper Fall planting

Anniston Museums and Gardens Cultivates Green Thumbs with Proper Planting Techniques in Alabama Event

September 19, 2023

Anniston, AL – In an effort to foster a thriving and knowledgeable gardening...

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Decades Dance

Step Back in Time: Anniston Museums and Gardens Presents the Inaugural Decades Dance

September 18, 2023

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, September 23rd, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm,...

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The Spinners

The Spinners: Six Decades of Timeless R&B Excellence at Oxford Performing Arts Center

September 18, 2023

Oxford, AL – On September 24th at 7:00 pm, music enthusiasts are in...

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National Alpaca Day

Blackberry Hill Alpacas Weddings & Events Hosts 10th Annual National Alpaca Farm Day Celebration in Anniston

September 18, 2023

Anniston, AL – Blackberry Hill Alpacas Weddings & Events is excited to invite...

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Basic Sewing Machine Class

Jacksonville Library to Host Basic Sewing Class: Mark Your Calendars

September 18, 2023

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Library is thrilled to announce an exciting...

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Mystery Dinner Theatre!

Unmasking Whodunnit: Join Anniston’s PACT for a Thrilling Mystery Dinner Theatre with a Taco Twist!

September 16, 2023

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, September 23rd at 8:00 pm the PACT-...

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Teen Paint and Sip

Teen Paint and Sip: Unleash Your Creativity at the Public Library of Anniston

September 16, 2023

Anniston, AL – On Thursday, September 22nd the Public Library of Anniston...

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Fourth Friday Makers Market

Fourth Friday Makers Market: Join the Fun in Downtown Anniston on September 22nd

September 15, 2023

Anniston, AL – Fourth Friday returns to Downtown Anniston on September 22nd from...

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Saxs high school incident

Teacher Arrested After Starting Fire at Saks High School

September 21, 2023

Anniston, AL – On Thursday September 21, 2023 at approximately 7:50 am,...

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Exploring Calhoun County, Alabama Discover Free Attractions

Exploring Calhoun County, Alabama: Discover Free Attractions

September 20, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County, Alabama, is a hidden gem for...

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Introduces AVID

Secretary of State Wes Allen Unveils Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) for Enhanced Voter Registration Accuracy

September 20, 2023

Montgomery, AL – Secretary of State Wes Allen has introduced the Alabama...

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Colleagues Introduce Secure the Border Act

U.S. Senator Katie Britt and Colleagues Introduce Secure the Border Act to Address Immigration Crisis

September 20, 2023

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), serving as the ranking member...

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sept 19 2023 most wanted cover photo

Calhoun County Most Wanted | September 19, 2023

September 19, 2023

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

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This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County High School Schedule

September 18, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports contests for schools in Calhoun and...

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Leadership In Every Generation

“Leadership In Every Generation” Seminar to Inspire Managers and Business Owners in Oxford

September 20, 2023

Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford, Alabama, in collaboration with Historic...

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Travis Janssen is Oxford High School’s new baseball coach. (Submitted photo)

Travis Janssen Takes the Helm: Oxford’s New Head Coach Brings 273 Career Wins and College Expertise to the State-Championship Baseball Program

September 19, 2023

Oxford, AL – Oxford taps Janssen to take over state-championship baseball program. Comes...

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The Spinners

The Spinners: Six Decades of Timeless R&B Excellence at Oxford Performing Arts Center

September 18, 2023

Oxford, AL – On September 24th at 7:00 pm, music enthusiasts are in...

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UPDATED: Urgent Appeal: Oxford Police Seek Help in Finding Missing 15-Year-Old Kale Bryant Roberts

UPDATED Located Missing 15-Year-Old Kale Bryant Roberts

September 18, 2023

UPDATE: As of 9/18/2023, The Missing Juvenile has been located. The oxford...

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Oxford-Opoly

Oxford-opoly: A Local Girl Scout’s Game of Hometown Exploration

September 16, 2023

Oxford, AL – Anastasia Jones, a proud product of Oxford, Alabama, embarked...

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Prep football roundup

Friday Night Football Recap: Oxford and Pleasant Valley Shine, Piedmont, Wellborn Claim First Wins, and More

September 16, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Oxford improves to 4-0, and Pleasant Valley hits 3-0...

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Jacksonville Police Stats

Jacksonville Police Stats 9/10/2023 -9/17/2023

September 19, 2023

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats...

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Basic Sewing Machine Class

Jacksonville Library to Host Basic Sewing Class: Mark Your Calendars

September 18, 2023

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Library is thrilled to announce an exciting...

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Tragic Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Two Lives in Calhoun County

Tragic Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Two Lives in Calhoun County

September 16, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – A devastating two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday, September...

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‘We found our identity’

Jacksonville Soars to Victory: Rebounding from Handley Loss, Securing Playoff Advantage

September 16, 2023

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville rebounds from loss to Handley, absorbs Anniston’s best shot...

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UN Day Tea

Annual United Nations Day Tea: A Celebration of Cultural Diversity at Jacksonville State University

September 15, 2023

Jacksonville, AL – On Sunday, September 24th the Jacksonville State University International...

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Oxford takes the field before the Yellow Jackets’ victory at Shades Valley on Friday. Oxford broke into the Alabama Sports Writers Association poll this week at No. 10 in Class 6A. (Photo by Mike Lett/Letsfocus.smugmug.com).

ASWA Football Poll Spotlights Calhoun County’s Gridiron Powerhouses

September 13, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Oxford, Ohatchee break into Alabama Sports Writers Association high...

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Cave Tour at Weaver Cave Preserve

Weaver Cave Preserve Tour: A Unique Underground Adventure Awaits

September 19, 2023

Weaver, AL – In a thrilling opportunity for adventure seekers, the Georgia-Alabama Land...

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Weaver City Council

Recapping Weaver’s September 12th Work Session and City Council Meeting: Highlights and Updates

September 15, 2023

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

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Calhoun County Volleyball

Calhoun County High School Volleyball Recap: Alexandria Shines, Oxford Dominates, and Piedmont’s Jaycee Glover Hits Career Milestone

September 13, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria reaches 21-3, and PV goes 2-1 in home...

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Antonio Ross arrest photo

Weaver Man Indicted on Sodomy Charges Against Juvenile

September 12, 2023

Weaver, AL – The Weaver Police Department has released information regarding the...

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Weaver Heritage Day

Weaver Heritage Set to Return for Annual Event

September 3, 2023

Weaver, AL – The Weaver Lions Club invites the public to Weaver...

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Weaver’s Damerion Welch tries to elude Donoho’s James Benkwith on Friday at Donoho. (Photo by Bo Hudgins/For East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Calhoun County High School Sports Schedule

August 29, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports contests for schools in Calhoun and surrounding...

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Anniston Homecoming parade and pep rally canceled

Anniston High School Pep Rally and Homecoming Canceled due to Threats

September 21, 2023

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston issued a press release that...

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Saxs high school incident

Teacher Arrested After Starting Fire at Saks High School

September 21, 2023

Anniston, AL – On Thursday September 21, 2023 at approximately 7:50 am,...

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Anniston City Council

Anniston City Council Approves $46 Million Budget for FY2024 in September 19th Meeting

September 20, 2023

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work...

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proper Fall planting

Anniston Museums and Gardens Cultivates Green Thumbs with Proper Planting Techniques in Alabama Event

September 19, 2023

Anniston, AL – In an effort to foster a thriving and knowledgeable gardening...

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Anniston Police Stats

Anniston Police Department Weekly Stats: 9/11/2023 to 9/17/2023 – An Overview of Law Enforcement Activity

September 19, 2023

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The...

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Decades Dance

Step Back in Time: Anniston Museums and Gardens Presents the Inaugural Decades Dance

September 18, 2023

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, September 23rd, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm,...

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Piedmont Stats

Piedmont Police August Report: Calls, Traffic Incidents, and Arrests

September 16, 2023

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

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Prep football roundup

Friday Night Football Recap: Oxford and Pleasant Valley Shine, Piedmont, Wellborn Claim First Wins, and More

September 16, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Oxford improves to 4-0, and Pleasant Valley hits 3-0...

Read More >>
Calhoun County Volleyball

Calhoun County High School Volleyball Recap: Alexandria Shines, Oxford Dominates, and Piedmont’s Jaycee Glover Hits Career Milestone

September 13, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria reaches 21-3, and PV goes 2-1 in home...

Read More >>
Oxford takes the field before the Yellow Jackets’ victory at Shades Valley on Friday. Oxford broke into the Alabama Sports Writers Association poll this week at No. 10 in Class 6A. (Photo by Mike Lett/Letsfocus.smugmug.com).

ASWA Football Poll Spotlights Calhoun County’s Gridiron Powerhouses

September 13, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Oxford, Ohatchee break into Alabama Sports Writers Association high...

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Piedmont’s football team lines up for the school’s alma mater after falling 23-7 at Sylvania on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont Faces Battering Rams

September 9, 2023

Sylvania, AL – Piedmont finds end zone late, but Sylvania deals Bulldogs 23-7...

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Ride for a Cure 2023

6th Annual Ride for a Cure 2023: Revving Up for a Weekend of Thrills and Giving Back in Piedmont

September 8, 2023

Piedmont, AL – Starting on September 14th and going through the 17th...

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Travis Janssen is Oxford High School’s new baseball coach. (Submitted photo)

Travis Janssen Takes the Helm: Oxford’s New Head Coach Brings 273 Career Wins and College Expertise to the State-Championship Baseball Program

September 19, 2023

Oxford, AL – Oxford taps Janssen to take over state-championship baseball program. Comes...

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This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County High School Schedule

September 18, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports contests for schools in Calhoun and...

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Extra sweet

Extra Sweet

September 18, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – A year after coming up short in marathon playoff,...

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Wellborn won its SlamFest on Saturday, sweeping four matches. (Submitted photo)

Wellborn Dominates SlamFest, Oxford Claims Second Place, and More: A Recap of Local Volleyball Action

September 18, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Wellborn wins its SlamFest. Oxford second at Husky Challenge,...

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Three-way playoff

Three-way Playoff in Calhoun County

September 18, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Fite-King, Cole-Wigington, Bussey-Montenegro atop the Sunny King Charity Classic...

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Friday scoreboard

Friday Night Lights: Alabama High School Football Scores

September 16, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Alabama High School Athletic Association and Alabama Independent Schools...

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