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Governor Ivey Signs Senate Bill 67 to Further Elevate Veteran Needs in Alabama, Taps Brigadier General (Ret) Jeffrey Newton to Serve as Commissioner

Governor Ivey Signs SB67 to Strengthen Veteran Services, Appoints Brigadier General Jeffrey Newton as ADVA Commissioner

March 18, 2025

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 67 into law on...

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Anniston Water

Anniston Water Works Wins Alabama’s 2025 Great American Water Taste Test Competition

March 18, 2025

Anniston, AL – The Water Works and Sewer Board of the City...

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Oxford High School students plan, produce concert on campus

Oxford High School Students Gain Real-World Business Experience Through Reach and Teach Program

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – What if high school students had the opportunity to gain...

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Jax State Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Kathy Roe Buttram Team Room

Jacksonville State University Dedicates Kathy Roe Buttram Team Room in Merrill Hall

March 18, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) and the College of Business...

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burglarize a business in Oxford, AL

Oxford Police Investigate U-Haul Smash-and-Grab Burglary at Mountain Motorsports

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – A daring burglary at Mountain Motorsports in Oxford, Alabama,...

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Katie Britt

Senators Reintroduce Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act to Strengthen Agricultural Protections

March 18, 2025

Washington D.C. – A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by U.S. Senators Katie...

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EVIL Woman - The ELO Experience

Evil Woman – The ELO Experience Returns to Oxford for an Electrifying Night of Symphonic Rock

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – Fans of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are in...

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ABC of Alabama Names Drew Hall Safety Director of the Year

Drew Hall of Garrison Steel Named ABC Alabama’s 2025 Safety Director of the Year

March 18, 2025

Montgomery, AL – The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama has named...

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Ohatchee’s Brayden Collins celebrates during the Indians’ 13-3 victory over Wellborn on Monday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Round Up

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – Ohatchee tops Wellborn in Spring Experience. Hope sweeps. Ranburne...

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EVIL Woman - The ELO Experience

Evil Woman – The ELO Experience Returns to Oxford for an Electrifying Night of Symphonic Rock

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – Fans of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are in...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor – St. Patrick’s Day Poetry Edition

March 17, 2025

We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All...

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OPL Kids Finance

Oxford Public Library Launches Financial Literacy Program for Kids

March 17, 2025

Oxford, AL – Young learners in Oxford will soon have an engaging way...

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Fishing Rodeo for kids

Calhoun County Fishing Rodeo for Kids Set for March 22

March 17, 2025

Ohatchee, AL – Families looking for a fun outdoor adventure can reel in...

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Goat Yoga

Redbird Willow Farm Hosts Two Goat-Themed Events in Anniston

March 16, 2025

ANNISTON, AL – Redbird Willow Farm is bringing fun and relaxation to...

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Saturday Alive

Saturday Alive! Returns to Anniston Museums and Gardens on March 22

March 16, 2025

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites the community to...

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My American Dream was Made on TikTok. A Ban is Threatening It.

Letter to the Editor – My American Dream was Made on TikTok. A Ban is Threatening It

March 16, 2025

We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All...

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Eulation Church's Car & Motercycle Show

Eulaton Church to Host Car & Motorcycle Show on March 22

March 16, 2025

ANNISTON, AL — Car and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to Eulaton Church’s...

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Anniston Spring Break

Anniston Announces Exciting Opportunities for Youth: 2025 Summer Job Fair & Spring Break Activities

March 16, 2025

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston is excited to provide two fantastic...

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Ohatchee’s Brayden Collins celebrates during the Indians’ 13-3 victory over Wellborn on Monday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Round Up

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – Ohatchee tops Wellborn in Spring Experience. Hope sweeps. Ranburne...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor – St. Patrick’s Day Poetry Edition

March 17, 2025

We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All...

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Fishing Rodeo for kids

Calhoun County Fishing Rodeo for Kids Set for March 22

March 17, 2025

Ohatchee, AL – Families looking for a fun outdoor adventure can reel in...

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Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center Earns Prestigious 5-Star Accreditation

March 17, 2025

Anniston, AL – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Calhoun...

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This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

March 17, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the...

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Crimestoppers

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

March 16, 2025

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

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Oxford High School students plan, produce concert on campus

Oxford High School Students Gain Real-World Business Experience Through Reach and Teach Program

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – What if high school students had the opportunity to gain...

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burglarize a business in Oxford, AL

Oxford Police Investigate U-Haul Smash-and-Grab Burglary at Mountain Motorsports

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – A daring burglary at Mountain Motorsports in Oxford, Alabama,...

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EVIL Woman - The ELO Experience

Evil Woman – The ELO Experience Returns to Oxford for an Electrifying Night of Symphonic Rock

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – Fans of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are in...

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OPL Kids Finance

Oxford Public Library Launches Financial Literacy Program for Kids

March 17, 2025

Oxford, AL – Young learners in Oxford will soon have an engaging way...

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US Cops

Mental Health Over Handcuffs: A Cop’s Unexpected Choice: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E38

March 15, 2025

Oxford, AL –First Responders is a gripping documentary series produced by a...

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WOW

Oxford’s Worlds of Work Celebrates 10th Year, Impacting 50,000 Students in Alabama

March 13, 2025

Oxford, AL – The Worlds of Work (WOW) event, held annually in Oxford,...

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Jax State Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Kathy Roe Buttram Team Room

Jacksonville State University Dedicates Kathy Roe Buttram Team Room in Merrill Hall

March 18, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) and the College of Business...

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Heart Gallery

Heart Gallery Alabama Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Youth in Foster Care with Supportive Adults with Show in Jacksonville

March 14, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – Heart Gallery Alabama (HGA) is marking a significant milestone...

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Chat-N-Sew

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Chat-N-Sew Event on March 22

March 14, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library is inviting sewing enthusiasts and...

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Alexandria catcher Ryan Lumpkin looks to the umpire for the call after tagging Jacksonville’s Dailyn Wood on Thursday at Alexandria. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 14, 2025

Alexandria, AL – Carr’s one-hitter propels Alexandria softball. Henry homers as PV ups...

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President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr. Reaffirms Jacksonville State’s Commitment to the Little River Canyon Center

Jacksonville State University Affirms Commitment to Little River Canyon Center Amid NPS Office Closure

March 13, 2025

Per Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr., President, Jacksonville State University (JSU) remains...

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Weaver’s Carson Campbell makes contact against Saks during their area game Tuesday at Weaver. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 12, 2025

Alexandria, AL – More than 2,000 words of spring sports, including wins for...

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Ohatchee’s Brayden Collins celebrates during the Indians’ 13-3 victory over Wellborn on Monday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Round Up

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – Ohatchee tops Wellborn in Spring Experience. Hope sweeps. Ranburne...

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Weaver’s Carson Campbell makes contact against Saks during their area game Tuesday at Weaver. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 12, 2025

Alexandria, AL – More than 2,000 words of spring sports, including wins for...

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All-Calhoun County wrestling

All-Calhoun County Wrestling

March 11, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Weaver’s Johannson, Jolliff take top-wrestler honors. Weaver’s Brown, White...

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Pleasant Valley’s Will Underwood had big day at the plate as the Raiders sweat a doubleheader with Weaver on Monday. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport–shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

February 28, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – McGinnis leads the way as Weaver tops Piedmont...

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Weaver Arrest

UPDATED: Former Weaver High School Paraprofessional Arrested for Child-Related Crimes

February 21, 2025

Weaver, AL – The Weaver Police Department has announced the arrest of Dylan...

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Angel Lake

City of Weaver Sells Angel Lake to Private Owners, Marking a New Chapter for the Property

February 20, 2025

Weaver, AL – The City of Weaver has officially sold Angel Lake,...

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Anniston Water

Anniston Water Works Wins Alabama’s 2025 Great American Water Taste Test Competition

March 18, 2025

Anniston, AL – The Water Works and Sewer Board of the City...

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Goat Yoga

Redbird Willow Farm Hosts Two Goat-Themed Events in Anniston

March 16, 2025

ANNISTON, AL – Redbird Willow Farm is bringing fun and relaxation to...

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Saturday Alive

Saturday Alive! Returns to Anniston Museums and Gardens on March 22

March 16, 2025

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites the community to...

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Eulation Church's Car & Motercycle Show

Eulaton Church to Host Car & Motorcycle Show on March 22

March 16, 2025

ANNISTON, AL — Car and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to Eulaton Church’s...

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Anniston Spring Break

Anniston Announces Exciting Opportunities for Youth: 2025 Summer Job Fair & Spring Break Activities

March 16, 2025

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston is excited to provide two fantastic...

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The Slime Lab

Blackberry Cottage Studios Hosts Slime Lab for Kids and Creative Space for Adults in Anniston

March 15, 2025

Anniston, AL – Get ready for a fun-filled, hands-on experience at The...

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Arrest in Dog Abandonment

14 Dogs Rescued from Abandoned Home in Piedmont; Two Arrested for Animal Cruelty

March 15, 2025

PIEDMONT, AL – Fourteen dogs were rescued from an abandoned home in...

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Alexandria catcher Ryan Lumpkin looks to the umpire for the call after tagging Jacksonville’s Dailyn Wood on Thursday at Alexandria. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 14, 2025

Alexandria, AL – Carr’s one-hitter propels Alexandria softball. Henry homers as PV ups...

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Highland Health Law Enforcmenet Pilot Program Roll Out

New Mental Health Program Aims to Assist Law Enforcement and Community in Cleburne and Calhoun County

March 13, 2025

Anniston, AL – On April 24, 2024, a gathering marked the beginning of...

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Weaver’s Carson Campbell makes contact against Saks during their area game Tuesday at Weaver. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 12, 2025

Alexandria, AL – More than 2,000 words of spring sports, including wins for...

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Building Beds, Building Hope - Lambda Sigma Hosts Annual Bed Drive

Jacksonville State University Students Build 65 Beds for Children in Need

March 12, 2025

Jacksonville, AL – As originally written by Aden Kastens  of JSU’s Media...

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Stanley E. Easton Memorial Scholarship Supports Jax State Junior Balancing School, Work, and Motherhood

Jacksonville State University Junior Saige Trainor Awarded Stanley E. Easton Memorial Scholarship

March 11, 2025

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

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Ohatchee’s Brayden Collins celebrates during the Indians’ 13-3 victory over Wellborn on Monday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Round Up

March 18, 2025

Oxford, AL – Ohatchee tops Wellborn in Spring Experience. Hope sweeps. Ranburne...

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This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

March 17, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the...

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Munford celebrates third consecutive Talladega County softball title Friday at Childersburg. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 15, 2025

CHILDERSBURG, AL – Munford wins third consecutive Talladega County softball title, completes...

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ASWA All-State basketball

ASWA All-State Basketball

March 15, 2025

The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State high school basketball teams, honorable mentions...

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New Pleasant Valley boys’ basketball coach Marcus Herbert and his old boss, former Weaver coach Daryl Hamby, embrace after the Calhoun County Board of Education approved Herbert’s hiring Thursday at Saks Middle School. (Submitted photo)

Driving Home

March 14, 2025

Pleasent Valley, AL – After three years of commuting to B.B. Comer, Herbert...

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New blue hue

White Plains New Blue Hue

March 14, 2025

White Plains, AL – Latest hirings make it four assistant football coaches who...

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