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Wanted photo with 4 mugshots and Sheriffs Office star

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | April 21, 2026

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

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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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Commision Forum

Calhoun County Commission Candidates Address Key Issues at Chamber Forum in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a political...

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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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Governor Ivey Continues Fostering a Safe Alabama, Signs Additional Public Safety Measures into Law

Governor Ivey Signs Bills Expanding Law Enforcement Protections and Family Scholarship Program

Montgomery, AL – Kay Ivey has signed two pieces of legislation into...

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Sheriff Forum

Calhoun County Sheriff Candidates Discuss Key Issues at Chamber Forum in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a political...

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Rockin P

Community Rallies for Rockin P Rescue During Live Fundraiser at Calhoun County Animal Control; Donations Still Open

Calhoun County, AL – A community-driven fundraiser held last week at Calhoun...

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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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Gadsden State to hire students for Summer Work Program

Gadsden State Announces Summer Work Program Funded by State DHR

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has received funding from the...

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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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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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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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2026 WWAP Annual Luncheon

2026 WWAP Annual Luncheon Set for April 18 at Oxford Civic Center

OXFORD, AL — Women With A Purpose will host its 2026 WWAP...

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Designer Hangbag Bingo

Designer Handbag Bingo Returns to Anniston for a Night of Fun, Fashion, and Fundraising

ANNISTON, AL — The Junior League of Anniston-Calhoun, in partnership with Danielle...

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Saturday Alive

Saturday Alive! Returns to Anniston Museums and Gardens with Interactive Animal Program

ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its monthly...

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Oxford Car Show

Oxford Exchange to Host Car Show Featuring NASCAR Legend Donnie Allison

OXFORD, AL — Car enthusiasts and racing fans will have the opportunity...

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OXFORD PARK LAKE CLEANUP EVENT

Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Community Litter Cleanup at Oxford Lake Park

OXFORD, AL — Oxford Parks and Recreation will host a community litter...

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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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Wanted photo with 4 mugshots and Sheriffs Office star

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | April 21, 2026

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

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Commision Forum

Calhoun County Commission Candidates Address Key Issues at Chamber Forum in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a political...

Read More >>
Blood Drive

Blood Drive to Honor Crime Victims Scheduled at Calhoun County Courthouse

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

Read More >>
Sheriff Forum

Calhoun County Sheriff Candidates Discuss Key Issues at Chamber Forum in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a political...

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Rockin P

Community Rallies for Rockin P Rescue During Live Fundraiser at Calhoun County Animal Control; Donations Still Open

Calhoun County, AL – A community-driven fundraiser held last week at Calhoun...

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Revenue Commisioner Forum

Revenue Commissioner Candidates Share Perspectives at Calhoun County Chamber Forum in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a political...

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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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Oxford

Oxford Police Investigator Jaclyn Willis Named Officer of the Year During April 14 City Council Meeting

OXFORD, AL — Oxford Police Investigator Jaclyn Willis was recognized as the...

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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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2026 WWAP Annual Luncheon

2026 WWAP Annual Luncheon Set for April 18 at Oxford Civic Center

OXFORD, AL — Women With A Purpose will host its 2026 WWAP...

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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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Oxford Car Show

Oxford Exchange to Host Car Show Featuring NASCAR Legend Donnie Allison

OXFORD, AL — Car enthusiasts and racing fans will have the opportunity...

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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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Jax State Partners with Sanders Flight Training Center to Support Aviation Program

Jacksonville State University Approves Flight Training Partnership for New Aviation Program

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has approved a new partnership with...

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Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville City Council Reviews Vacant Property Ordinance, Infrastructure Needs, and Personnel Changes During April 13 Meeting

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council held its regularly scheduled work...

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2 Calhoun County Students Awarded AlaTrust4U Foundation Scholarships

AlaTrust4U Foundation Awards Scholarships to Jacksonville and Anniston Students

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — The AlaTrust4U Foundation has announced its 2026 scholarship...

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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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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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Designer Hangbag Bingo

Designer Handbag Bingo Returns to Anniston for a Night of Fun, Fashion, and Fundraising

ANNISTON, AL — The Junior League of Anniston-Calhoun, in partnership with Danielle...

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Saturday Alive

Saturday Alive! Returns to Anniston Museums and Gardens with Interactive Animal Program

ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its monthly...

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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 Plant Sale

Longleaf Botanical Gardens Announces Annual Spring Plant Sale in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens has announced its annual...

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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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Piedmont City Council Addresses Unsafe Properties, Budget Concerns, and Community Issues During Regular Meeting

Piedmont, AL– The Piedmont City Council approved funding measures, addressed unsafe properties,...

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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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