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Prayer Vigil

Anniston Fire Department to Hold Prayer Vigil for Chief Jeff Waldrep at Tyler Park

June 2, 2025

Anniston, AL — The Anniston Fire Department is inviting the community to...

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Anniston Fire Chief

Anniston Fire Department Requests Prayers for Chief Jeff Waldrep Following Major Heart Attack

June 1, 2025

Anniston, AL — The Anniston Fire Department is asking the community for...

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

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

June 1, 2025

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

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Governor Ivey Promotes Free Fishing Day Across Alabama Waters

Governor Ivey Encourages Participation in Alabama’s Free Fishing Day on June 7

June 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey has officially invited the public to...

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Blood, sweat, & Tears with Jason Scheff

Blood, Sweat & Tears with Jason Scheff to Perform in Oxford on June 7

June 1, 2025

Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) will welcome the...

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Why Financial Knowledge Is Non-Negotiable for Small Business Success

Why Financial Knowledge Is Non-Negotiable for Small Business Success

June 1, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – You don’t need to be a Wall Street...

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Stretch Cord Bracelet

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Free Bracelet-Making Class for Youth

June 1, 2025

Jacksonville, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a creative and...

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds Alabamians Appointed to Department of Agriculture Positions

Senator Katie Britt Applauds Appointments to Key USDA Positions in Alabama

June 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Friday commended the...

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Free Community Festival - Ford Grand Opening

C.A. Russell Ford to Host Free Community Festival and Grand Opening in Anniston

June 1, 2025

Anniston, AL — On Saturday, June 7, 2025, C.A. Russell Ford will...

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Blood, sweat, & Tears with Jason Scheff

Blood, Sweat & Tears with Jason Scheff to Perform in Oxford on June 7

June 1, 2025

Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) will welcome the...

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Stretch Cord Bracelet

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Free Bracelet-Making Class for Youth

June 1, 2025

Jacksonville, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a creative and...

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Free Community Festival - Ford Grand Opening

C.A. Russell Ford to Host Free Community Festival and Grand Opening in Anniston

June 1, 2025

Anniston, AL — On Saturday, June 7, 2025, C.A. Russell Ford will...

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Leading with Confidence

WeWomen Inc. Hosts Leadership Retreat for JSU Women at Otter Creek Farmstead

June 1, 2025

Ohatchee, AL — On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, WeWomen Inc. will host...

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Beatland are Back

The Beatlads Return to Jacksonville for Free Beatles Tribute Concert

May 31, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – Fans of The Beatles are in for a nostalgic...

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Magic Man

Jacksonville Library Hosts Magical Summer Show “Alive and in Color” on June 6

May 31, 2025

Jacksonville, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library invites families to an afternoon...

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Tickled Pink Petting Zoo

Tickled Pink Petting Zoo Kicks Off Summer Reading at Anniston Public Library

May 30, 2025

ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston Public Library’s parking lot was filled with...

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Teen Paint & Sip

Anniston Library Hosts Teen Paint and Sip as Part of Summer Reading Program

May 30, 2025

Anniston, AL – On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun...

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Get ready to SLITHER, LEAP, and LEARN at HerpFest 2025

Herp Fest 2025 Set to Slither into Anniston with Reptile-Themed Family Fun

May 30, 2025

ANNISTON, AL — Families and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to get up...

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

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

June 1, 2025

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

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Why Financial Knowledge Is Non-Negotiable for Small Business Success

Why Financial Knowledge Is Non-Negotiable for Small Business Success

June 1, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – You don’t need to be a Wall Street...

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Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton in the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year, and Alexandria coach Brian Hess is the coach of the year. Slaton, now a two-time player of the year, batted .427 with a .497 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, 22 doubles and 69 RBIs. In the circle, she finished 22-7 with a 2.305 ERA, 1.256 WHIP, 216 strikeouts and 79 walks in 194 1/3 innings pitched. Hess guided the Valley Cubs to a 41-11-3 record, county and area titles and to the final four of the Class 4A state tournament, doing so against a brutal schedule. (Photos by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

All-County Softball

June 1, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Slaton, Hess take top honors on the East...

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First-round leader Gary Wigington shakes hands with new leader Jacob LeCroy after they finished second-round play in the Wilfred Galbraith Invitational on Saturday at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Jacob’s Ladder

June 1, 2025

LeCroy fires 4-under-par 66, climbs to lead of Wilfred Galbraith Invitational going...

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All-State baseball

All-State Baseball

June 1, 2025

The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State baseball teams and honorable mentions. Mr....

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Local Students Choose Alternate Path to Graduation-3

Calhoun County Students Among Graduates Honored by Alabama Connections Academy’s Class of 2025

May 30, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Eighteen students from Calhoun County were among the hundreds...

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Blood, sweat, & Tears with Jason Scheff

Blood, Sweat & Tears with Jason Scheff to Perform in Oxford on June 7

June 1, 2025

Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) will welcome the...

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Monsters mash

Oxford’s Monsters Mash

June 1, 2025

Oxford, AL – With Kirk, Watts, Brooks and Brunner helping out, shorthanded Choccolocco...

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Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton in the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year, and Alexandria coach Brian Hess is the coach of the year. Slaton, now a two-time player of the year, batted .427 with a .497 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, 22 doubles and 69 RBIs. In the circle, she finished 22-7 with a 2.305 ERA, 1.256 WHIP, 216 strikeouts and 79 walks in 194 1/3 innings pitched. Hess guided the Valley Cubs to a 41-11-3 record, county and area titles and to the final four of the Class 4A state tournament, doing so against a brutal schedule. (Photos by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

All-County Softball

June 1, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Slaton, Hess take top honors on the East...

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RIBBON CUTTING HOUSE Counseling

House Counseling Celebrates Grand Opening of New Oxford Location

May 30, 2025

OXFORD, AL — House Counseling officially opened its new Oxford office at...

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US Cops

Last-Minute Rescue: Midnight Overdose Emergency!: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E62

May 30, 2025

Oxford, AL – First Responders is a compelling documentary series from a...

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City Council provides new AEDs to Oxford Health Systems

Oxford City Council Donates 25 AEDs to Enhance Public Health and Safety

May 30, 2025

OXFORD, AL – During the Oxford City Council meeting held on May...

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Stretch Cord Bracelet

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Free Bracelet-Making Class for Youth

June 1, 2025

Jacksonville, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a creative and...

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Leading with Confidence

WeWomen Inc. Hosts Leadership Retreat for JSU Women at Otter Creek Farmstead

June 1, 2025

Ohatchee, AL — On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, WeWomen Inc. will host...

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Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton in the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year, and Alexandria coach Brian Hess is the coach of the year. Slaton, now a two-time player of the year, batted .427 with a .497 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, 22 doubles and 69 RBIs. In the circle, she finished 22-7 with a 2.305 ERA, 1.256 WHIP, 216 strikeouts and 79 walks in 194 1/3 innings pitched. Hess guided the Valley Cubs to a 41-11-3 record, county and area titles and to the final four of the Class 4A state tournament, doing so against a brutal schedule. (Photos by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

All-County Softball

June 1, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Slaton, Hess take top honors on the East...

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Beatland are Back

The Beatlads Return to Jacksonville for Free Beatles Tribute Concert

May 31, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – Fans of The Beatles are in for a nostalgic...

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Spring 2025 Honors Over 3,130 Jax State Students Recognized for Academic Achievement

Jacksonville State University Celebrates Over 3,130 Students on Fall 2024 Honors List

May 31, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has announced that more than 3,130 undergraduate...

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Magic Man

Jacksonville Library Hosts Magical Summer Show “Alive and in Color” on June 6

May 31, 2025

Jacksonville, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library invites families to an afternoon...

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Weaver Farmer's Market

Weaver to Host Inaugural Farmers Market on June 7

May 29, 2025

WEAVER, AL – The City of Weaver is set to host its...

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Weaver moves

Weaver Moves

May 29, 2025

Weaver, AL – Knight, former Weaver assistant, returns to coach girls’ wrestling....

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Gooden flips

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden Flips Commitment from Jacksonville State to Wofford

May 19, 2025

Weaver all-state multi-sport standout Gooden, previously committed to Jacksonville State, flips to...

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Spring Garden’s softball team poses for pictures after claiming the Class 1A East Regional title on Wednesday at Albertville’s Sand Mountain Park and clinching another state tournament berth. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Regional Softball

May 12, 2025

Spring Garden adds East Regional title, and Woodland advances to state. Oxford,...

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Jefferson’s Teacher of the Year

Jefferson’s Honors 2025 Teachers of the Year in Weaver and Oxford

May 11, 2025

Jacksonville and Oxford, AL – Jefferson’s restaurants in Jacksonville and Oxford have...

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Andy Fulmer talks to Weaver’s softball team after the Bearcats finished play in the East Regional tournament Tuesday in Albertville. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Weaver’s Fulmer on the Move to Cleburne County

May 7, 2025

Fulmer, the Weaver grad and coach who reclaimed Gene Taylor-ere glory for...

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Prayer Vigil

Anniston Fire Department to Hold Prayer Vigil for Chief Jeff Waldrep at Tyler Park

June 2, 2025

Anniston, AL — The Anniston Fire Department is inviting the community to...

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Anniston Fire Chief

Anniston Fire Department Requests Prayers for Chief Jeff Waldrep Following Major Heart Attack

June 1, 2025

Anniston, AL — The Anniston Fire Department is asking the community for...

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Free Community Festival - Ford Grand Opening

C.A. Russell Ford to Host Free Community Festival and Grand Opening in Anniston

June 1, 2025

Anniston, AL — On Saturday, June 7, 2025, C.A. Russell Ford will...

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Gadsden State’s Cardinal Commit orientation program scheduled for June & July

Gadsden State Community College Hosts Summer Orientations for New Students

June 1, 2025

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is welcoming incoming students through its...

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Walk a Mile in Her SHoes

Anniston Police Walk a Mile in Heels to Raise Awareness for Domestic Violence Survivors

May 31, 2025

Anniston, AL —  The Anniston Police Department and the Anniston Police Foundation...

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Ribbon Cutting to America's Car-Mart

America’s Car-Mart in Anniston Celebrates Grand Reopening with New Management and Fresh Inventory

May 31, 2025

Anniston, AL —  America’s Car-Mart, located at 1200 S Quintard Avenue, Anniston,...

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Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton in the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year, and Alexandria coach Brian Hess is the coach of the year. Slaton, now a two-time player of the year, batted .427 with a .497 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, 22 doubles and 69 RBIs. In the circle, she finished 22-7 with a 2.305 ERA, 1.256 WHIP, 216 strikeouts and 79 walks in 194 1/3 innings pitched. Hess guided the Valley Cubs to a 41-11-3 record, county and area titles and to the final four of the Class 4A state tournament, doing so against a brutal schedule. (Photos by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

All-County Softball

June 1, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Slaton, Hess take top honors on the East...

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Nursing student Gabi Diamond wins Lynne Cobb Parker Spirit of Excellence Award.

Full Circle of Compassion: Gabi Diamond Receives Spirit of Excellence Award in Honor of Lynne Cobb Parker at Jacksonville State University

May 29, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media...

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Immediate Road Closure on Vigo Road in Piedmont

Vigo Road in Piedmont Closed for Maintenance Until Further Notice

May 24, 2025

PIEDMONT, AL — The Calhoun County Highway Department has announced an immediate...

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Jax State Celebrates First 'Full Circle' Graduate of New Victory Center Programs

Veteran Finds New Hope Through Jacksonville State University Victory Programs

May 23, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media...

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Students From The College of Business and Industry Shine at 2025 Gamecock Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition

Fort Payne Native Wins Top Honors at Jacksonville State University Gamecock Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition with Visionary Boutique Concept

May 22, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media...

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Piedmont Police Department Welcomes New School Resource Officer

Piedmont Police Department Welcomes New School Resource Officer

May 22, 2025

Piedmont, AL — The Piedmont Police Department is pleased to welcome Officer...

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Monsters mash

Oxford’s Monsters Mash

June 1, 2025

Oxford, AL – With Kirk, Watts, Brooks and Brunner helping out, shorthanded Choccolocco...

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Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton in the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year, and Alexandria coach Brian Hess is the coach of the year. Slaton, now a two-time player of the year, batted .427 with a .497 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, 22 doubles and 69 RBIs. In the circle, she finished 22-7 with a 2.305 ERA, 1.256 WHIP, 216 strikeouts and 79 walks in 194 1/3 innings pitched. Hess guided the Valley Cubs to a 41-11-3 record, county and area titles and to the final four of the Class 4A state tournament, doing so against a brutal schedule. (Photos by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

All-County Softball

June 1, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Slaton, Hess take top honors on the East...

Read More >>
First-round leader Gary Wigington shakes hands with new leader Jacob LeCroy after they finished second-round play in the Wilfred Galbraith Invitational on Saturday at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Jacob’s Ladder

June 1, 2025

LeCroy fires 4-under-par 66, climbs to lead of Wilfred Galbraith Invitational going...

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All-State baseball

All-State Baseball

June 1, 2025

The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State baseball teams and honorable mentions. Mr....

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Weaver moves

Weaver Moves

May 29, 2025

Weaver, AL – Knight, former Weaver assistant, returns to coach girls’ wrestling....

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ACC tee times

Friday Tee Times Set for Wilfred Galbraith Invitational on 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour

May 29, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Friday tee times for the Wilfred Gailbraith Invitational, the...

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