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April 29 2026 Most wanted cover

Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | April 29, 2026

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

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Oxford

Oxford Honors Retiring Police Chief Bill Partridge, Swears In Daniel Phipps as New Chief

OXFORD, AL — The City of Oxford recognized the decades-long service of...

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Gov. Ivey awards 11 grants to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey Awards Over $460,000 in Victim Services Grants, Including Funding for Calhoun County Programs

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has announced the award of 11 grants...

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Gadsden State Celebrates Surgical Technology Program with Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Gadsden State Hosts Surgical Technology Ribbon Cutting at Anniston’s Ayers Campus

Anniston, AL – Gadsden State Community College hosted a ribbon cutting and open...

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Governor Ivey Signs Audit Law to Uphold Alabama’s Nation-Leading, Free and Secure Election

Governor Kay Ivey Signs Alabama Post-Election Audit Act into Law

MONTGOMERY — Kay Ivey on Monday signed House Bill 95, known as...

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Ohatchee

Ohatchee Council Approves July 3 Celebration, Veteran Recognition, and Softball Sponsorship

Ohatchee, AL – The Town of Ohatchee Council approved plans for a community-wide Independence...

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Sixteen Individuals Indicted in Takedown of East Alabama Drug Trafficking Organization as part of a Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

Multiple Anniston and Calhoun County Residents Among 16 Indicted in Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Sixteen individuals, all with ties to Calhoun County, including...

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Governor Ivey Celebrates Alabama First Class Pre-K’s 20 Years as a National Leader in Quality

Alabama First-Class Pre-K Earns 20th Straight Year of Top National Recognition

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early...

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Secondhand Soiree

Secondhand Soirée Set for Friday Evening at Longleaf Event Center in Anniston

ANNISTON, AL — A community-focused event aimed at celebrating creativity and second...

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Secondhand Soiree

Secondhand Soirée Set for Friday Evening at Longleaf Event Center in Anniston

ANNISTON, AL — A community-focused event aimed at celebrating creativity and second...

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Children's Gardening Class

Children’s Gardening Class Set for Friday at Anniston Public Library

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is inviting families...

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250 years of Great American Music

Atlanta Pops Orchestra to Present “250 Years of Great American Music” at Oxford Performing Arts Center

OXFORD, AL — The Oxford Performing Arts Center will host a performance...

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CCS Softball Championship

CCS Softball Championship Begins Four-Day Run at Choccolocco Park

OXFORD, AL — The Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Softball Championship...

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Building Fairy Houses

Building Fairy Houses Program Set for Anniston Museums and Gardens

ANNISTON, AL — A hands-on nature program designed to spark creativity and...

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OXFORD PARKS AND RECREATION JUNK JOURNAL NIGHT

Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host “Junk Journal Night” at Civic Center

OXFORD, AL — Oxford Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for...

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The Snake Show Company

Piedmont Public Library to Host Snake Show and Summer Reading Kickoff Event

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Public Library is inviting the community to an...

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CREATE Regional Open House

CREATE to Host Regional Open House Today for Students and Community in Oxford

OXFORD, AL — The CREATE Regional Workforce Center will host a Regional...

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Blood Drive

Blood Drive to Honor Crime Victims Scheduled at Calhoun County Courthouse

Anniston, AL – In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2026,...

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April 29 2026 Most wanted cover

Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | April 29, 2026

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

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Gov. Ivey awards 11 grants to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey Awards Over $460,000 in Victim Services Grants, Including Funding for Calhoun County Programs

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has announced the award of 11 grants...

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Sixteen Individuals Indicted in Takedown of East Alabama Drug Trafficking Organization as part of a Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

Multiple Anniston and Calhoun County Residents Among 16 Indicted in Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Sixteen individuals, all with ties to Calhoun County, including...

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Danny Shears

Danny Shears Seeks Re-Election as Calhoun County Commissioner, District 2

Calhoun County, AL — As the 2026 election cycle approaches, incumbent Calhoun...

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House 32 Forum

Calhoun County Chamber Hosts House District 32 Candidate Forum in Anniston

ANNISTON, AL — The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a public...

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Gladiolus

Calhoun County Gardening – From Heirloom to Garden Legacy: Preserving the Beauty of Gladiolus Corms

Calhoun County, AL – A cherished garden tradition has continued to bloom since...

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Oxford

Oxford Honors Retiring Police Chief Bill Partridge, Swears In Daniel Phipps as New Chief

OXFORD, AL — The City of Oxford recognized the decades-long service of...

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250 years of Great American Music

Atlanta Pops Orchestra to Present “250 Years of Great American Music” at Oxford Performing Arts Center

OXFORD, AL — The Oxford Performing Arts Center will host a performance...

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CCS Softball Championship

CCS Softball Championship Begins Four-Day Run at Choccolocco Park

OXFORD, AL — The Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Softball Championship...

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OXFORD PARKS AND RECREATION JUNK JOURNAL NIGHT

Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host “Junk Journal Night” at Civic Center

OXFORD, AL — Oxford Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for...

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CREATE Regional Open House

CREATE to Host Regional Open House Today for Students and Community in Oxford

OXFORD, AL — The CREATE Regional Workforce Center will host a Regional...

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Oxford set for ‘Championship May’ at Choccolocco Park

Championship May Returns to Choccolocco Park with Full Slate of Collegiate and High School Tournaments

OXFORD, AL — Choccolocco Park is preparing for another busy championship season...

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Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville City Council Approves Licenses, Agreements, and Personnel Actions at April 27 Meeting

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met on April 27, 2026, addressing...

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Tickets Still Available for ROC Grand Opening Concert

Randy Owen Center to Host Grand Opening Concert Featuring Randy Owen, Alabama, and Special Guests

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts will...

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Jax State Concert Special Featuring Jamey Johnson to Air Statewide on Alabama Public Television

Jacksonville, AL – Audiences across Alabama will soon have the opportunity to...

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JCS Meeting

Jacksonville City Schools Board Reviews Finances, Policy Update, and District Operations During April 20 Meeting

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education held its...

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Arrest made in Edwards Grocery burglary

Police Make First Arrest in Jacksonville Edwards Grocery Burglary Case; Two More Suspects Sought

Jacksonville, AL – An arrest has been made in connection with a...

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Jacksonville, AL Freestanding Emergency Department Receives State Approval, Construction to Begin

Jacksonville Freestanding Emergency Department Receives State Approval, Construction to Begin

JACKSONVILLE, AL — RMC Health System (RMC), Jacksonville State University, the City...

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Eggstravagansa in the park

Eggstravaganza In The Park Set for March 28 in Weaver

Weaver, AL – The Weaver Senior Citizen Program, in partnership with the...

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Weaver boys rally for 13th state wrestling title; Weaver girls repeat as champions as Calhoun County sweeps state honors

Weaver’s boys rally from behind to claim 13th state wrestling title, and...

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Full Class

Weaver Police Lieutenant Receives Award at 1st JSU Southeastern Leadership Command College

Jacksonville, AL – On Friday, January 30, 2026, Jacksonville State University held its...

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Weaver’s D.J. Marbury (left) poses with Weaver coach Beau Winn after reaching 1,000 career points Thursday. Jacksonville’s Neveah Nicholson (right), posing with Jacksonville coach Corey Mize, reached 1,000 career points Tuesday at Saks and was recognized during the Golden Eagles’ home game against St. Clair County on Thursday. (Submitted photos)

Milestone Nights and Area Drama: Marbury, Nicholson Hit 1,000 as Piedmont, Ranburne and Donoho Shine

Weaver’s Marbury, Jacksonville’s Nicholson reach 1,000 career points. Alexandria’s boys force coin...

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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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Gadsden State Celebrates Surgical Technology Program with Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Gadsden State Hosts Surgical Technology Ribbon Cutting at Anniston’s Ayers Campus

Anniston, AL – Gadsden State Community College hosted a ribbon cutting and open...

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Secondhand Soiree

Secondhand Soirée Set for Friday Evening at Longleaf Event Center in Anniston

ANNISTON, AL — A community-focused event aimed at celebrating creativity and second...

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Children's Gardening Class

Children’s Gardening Class Set for Friday at Anniston Public Library

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is inviting families...

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Building Fairy Houses

Building Fairy Houses Program Set for Anniston Museums and Gardens

ANNISTON, AL — A hands-on nature program designed to spark creativity and...

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STEM Extravaganza

STEM Extravaganza to Offer Free Hands-On Learning Experience for Anniston Youth

ANNISTON, AL — Families in Anniston will have the opportunity to engage...

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Anniston Arrest

Traffic Stop in Anniston Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges

ANNISTON, AL — An officer with the Anniston Police Department made an...

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The Snake Show Company

Piedmont Public Library to Host Snake Show and Summer Reading Kickoff Event

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Public Library is inviting the community to an...

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Piedmont Murder Update

UPDATED: Community Mourns Loss of 10-Year-Old Piedmont Girl as Juvenile Charged in Homicide Investigation

Piedmont, AL – A Calhoun County community is grieving the loss of...

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Piedmont Homicide

Juvenile Charged with Murder Following Death of Minor in Piedmont

UPDATED ARTICLE  Piedmont, AL — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident that...

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Calhoun County Youth Awarded PBCI Scholarship During 2026 SLE Rodeo & Livestock Week

Piedmont Student Benjamin Dempsey Awarded PBCI Livestock Scholarship During SLE Rodeo Ceremony

Piedmont, AL – Benjamin Dempsey of Piedmont, AL was recognized for his involvement...

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Fatality

Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of 17-Year-Old Piedmont Teen

Cleburne County, AL — A single-vehicle crash in Cleburne County on Wednesday,...

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Spring roundup

Ducar Goes the Distance as Jacksonville Wins; No. 1 Piedmont Dominates Doubleheader

Ducar’s pitches complete game as Jacksonville baseball wins, and 3A No. 1...

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Oxford’s Kamari English and Alexandria’s T.J. Crook compete in the 200-merer prelims Tuesday at Choccolocco Park. Oxford’s boys lead the Calhoun County track meet after the first day, and Alexandria’s girls hold a slim led. The county championships conclude Wednesday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Oxford Boys, Alexandria Girls Take Early Lead at Calhoun County Track Championships

Oxford’s boys, Alexandria’s girls lead after first day of Calhoun County championships...

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Mr. Basketball

Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander Named Mr. Basketball, Secures Historic Trifecta of Top Honors for Yellow Jackets

Calhoun County, AL – Alexander adds ASWA’s top award to postseason list, gives...

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Taylor ascends

Donoho Volleyball Coach Anna Taylor Transitions to School Leadership Role Following Championship Success

After leading Donoho’s volleyball program to a state title and the Elite...

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Spring roundup

Alexandria Stays Hot After County Title, Ohatchee Dominates; Hope Christian and Ranburne Earn Baseball Wins

Fresh off of county softball title, Alexandria tops another county power, and...

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This week’s schedule

High School Sports Roundup: Packed Week of Action Across Calhoun County April 13–18

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

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Shades of gray

Alexandria Powers Past Oxford to Claim Third Straight Calhoun County Softball Title

No.2 Alexandria comes out swinging, wins a Calhoun County softball championship in...

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