Jacksonville City Settles Federal Lawsuit with Former Assistant Chief of Police
The City of Jacksonville has formally reached an agreement on the two federal lawsuits filed by (Bill) Gerald Wineman. On November 12, 2021 an order extended the deadline for mediation to be completed on or before January 25, 2022. The Calhoun County Journal had the chance to speak to Mayor Smith and he did […]
Jacksonville Christian’s Dazzling Debut
January 27, 2022 East Alabama Sports Today eventh-grader fills the box score in helping JCA’s girls open a stretch of three games in three days with a win Seventh-grader Payten Walker got a shot with the big team Wednesday and filled up the box score with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six steals in […]
Area Tournaments in Calhoun County
January 27, 2022 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Here are the matchups for the upcoming area basketball tournaments for teams in and around Calhoun County For the second time in his coaching career, Alexandria girls coach Craig Kiker hasn’t had to call the coin toss and came out on the good […]
Jacksonville’s Valentines from the Heart
Thursday, February 3, 2022 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Event by Jacksonville (AL) Public Library Duration: 2 hr Valentines from the Heart- Thursday February 3rd, 3:30-5:30PM! All ages – kids, teens & adults – are welcome to share the love! The library will furnish all the supplies needed to make beautifully unique Valentines to brighten the day of […]
Oxford Makes Human Trafficking Proclamation and Celebrates the 170th Anniversary of the City
Work Session The work session started with an update on Chief Gary Sparks. The Mayor confirmed he will present the proclamations during the meeting. For the public hearings scheduled public works and code enforcement has no concerns or issues. Alan Atkinson confirmed that all procedures had been followed for resolution 2022-03 that is on […]
Jacksonville City Schools Board Member Receives Recognition
The Alabama Association of School Boards gave their board member spotlight this month. to Jacksonville’s Marita Watson. In the association’s (SBA) newsletter Marita was interviewed. You can read that interview below: Marita Watson joined the Jacksonville City school board in 2016 eager to represent her community and serve public schoolchildren. Since joining the board […]
City of Anniston Reopens Public Warming Stations
The City of Anniston has announced through their PIO, Jackson Hodges, that everyone please be aware of freezing temperatures continuing throughout the rest of this week and into next week. In light of the weather conditions, the public warming station at the Carver Community Center (720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201) will be […]
Football Dates in Calhoun County
Janaury 27, 2022 East Alabama Sports Today Now that the new region alignments are out for the next two years, high school football teams across Alabama are putting together their future schedules. Here’s what’s been made available to East Alabama Sports Today ALEXANDRIAAug. 26: JacksonvilleSept. 2: at MoodySept. 9: at LincolnSept. 16: SpringvilleSept. 23: […]
Weaver Work Session and City Council Meeting 1/25/22
Work Session The first item discussed was to hear from Jason Hardin with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development. Mr. Hardin needed an update on the direction of the project. He presented three options: Find another property to replace the one removed. (This would not require going back to ADECA). Asking ADECA for an amendment […]
Updated Temporary Railroad Crossing Closures in Oxford
City of Oxford Spokeswoman, Lorie Denton, has shared information on temporary road closures. Update (1/27/22): ALL PREVIOUSLY CLOSED RAILROAD CROSSINGS ARE NOW OPEN TO REGULAR TRAFFIC. The Coleman Road railroad crossing will be closed beginning in the morning (1/27/2022) for the same repairs. At 7:30PM 1/26/2022 Norfolk Southern confirmed they have completed phase one of their […]
