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Flash Flood Watch

picture of flood

Overview: A slow moving storm system will bring multiple hazards to Central Alabama over the next three days. Where: Flooding: Along and north of Interstate 85. Severe: Southwest portions of Central Alabama. Winter: Far northwest portions of Central Alabama. When: Flooding: Midnight tonight through 9AM Friday. Severe: Noon to 6 PM on Thursday Winter: Friday morning […]

Complete List of All Local and State Candidates Released For 2022

Blank Voting Ballot

  The Calhoun County Journal has created an Election Page that lists all state and local candidates as well as ballot measures. We have endeavored to create a accurate and comprehensive list so that voters are able to see who is running for each office and what measures will be on their ballot.  Please note […]

Jacksonville State University Names New Vice President

Vice President Emily Messer

  Jacksonville State University released that during the last quarterly meeting announced the acting Vie President was not the official vice president.  Official Release JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – During its quarterly meeting on Jan. 25, the JSU Board of Trustees announced the promotion of Dr. Emily Messer from acting to official Vice President for University Advancement. […]

Homeschoolers’ Computer Class in Anniston

Homeschoolers Computer Class

Friday, February 4, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Event by Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County 722 W 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201-4411, United States Duration: 1 hr Offered first Friday of every month, homeschoolers are invited to learn how to do everything fro spreadsheets and resume writing to coding and creating graphics. Offered at […]

Doing Leader Things – Oxford’s Houck foregoes a traditional Senior Night

Oxford Boys Basketball Photo

By Al Muskewitz   Oxford’s Houck foregoes a traditional Senior Night start to give one of his senior teammates a chance to experience the spotlight; Jackets win by 9 Oxford senior Rylan Houck (2) passes head coach Joel VanMeter after coming out in the closing moments of Tuesday’s win over Gadsden City. OXFORD – Senior […]

Reaching Milestones – Oxford hits 20 wins

Reaching Milestones Cover Photo

By Al Muskewitz   Tuesday’s girls roundup: Oxford hits 20 wins, completes undefeated regular season at home for second straight year; Gable gets No. 150 at Cleburne County, and more TUESDAY’S GIRLS GAMES Clay Central 47, Munford 19 Cleburne County 47, Piedmont 38 Glencoe 62, Cherokee County 60 Jacksonville Christian 60, Gaston 41 Ohatchee 50, […]