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Alabama Senate, District 12, Poll

Alabama Senate, District 12, poll

The Calhoun County Journal recently hosted an Alabama Senate, District 12, forum with the City of Jacksonville. All current candidates were present and were able to respond to questions that were randomly asked by the community. We are now hosting an online poll to see where the current Republican candidates stand with the voting community. […]

Bouncing Back – White Plains, Oxford, and Jacksonville

White Plains’ Cooper Tinney loads up before delivering an RBI double in the second inning against Jemison.

White Plains collects 15 hits in first game after being no-hit, scores ‘program building win,’ Oxford, Jacksonville hold off late threats and more TUESDAY’S GAMES Choccolocco Park Spring Break Experience Donoho 2, Prattville Christian 1 Jacksonville 7, Muscle Shoals 6 Jemison 10, Wellborn 0 Muscle Shoals 10, White Plains 3 White Plains 9, Jemison 7 […]

A Toast to Women at Jacksonville State University

Women's Small Group Chat

On Thursday on March 31, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm JSU will host an event though  JSU Diversity & Inclusion at the Houston Cole Library. They are inviting attendees  to join them for small group discussions on the status of women in academia and gender issues. Facilitated by the Women in Academia group. […]

Basket Weaving Class Offered in Anniston

Basket Weaving Class

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 9:00 am the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is offering a class open to the public. Come join them and learn how to make this beautiful basket! This class is taught by Brenda Bryant, and has limited spaces available. There is a $30.00 non refundable registration fee. Registration can be completed at […]

Weaver City Council Creates Pet Cruelty Draft City Council Meeting 3/22/22

Weaver Meeting

Work Session The Mayor started the work session with an update on a property sales agreement. After speaking to the city attorney a ordnance will need to be drafted with three components. 1.  Description of the property must be included. 2. A designation that the property will not be for public use. 3. A an […]

Knockout Round Calhoun County Still Represents

Knockout Round

Alexandria pulls down No. 4 seed in Gulf Coast Classic bracket round, Pleasant Valley seeded 21 Gulf Coast Classic II Alexandria 5, Curry 0 Lincoln 10, Addison 3 Pleasant Valley 10, Jonesboro 2 Wynne (Ark.) 11, Jacksonville 1 GULF SHORES – Alexandria has been rewarded for a solid run through its pool with a No. […]

Calhoun County Flooding Update 3-23-22

Calhoun County Flooding Update 3-23-22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY CALHOUN COUNTY, ALABAMA Turn Around, Don’t Drown We are still receiving widespread reports of flooding throughout Calhoun County, especially in the Anniston/Oxford area. Overnight and throughout this morning, Calhoun County EMA received over 25 reports of general flooding, flooded roadways, and submerged vehicles. No injuries have been reported. Specific areas […]

Coffee House Book Chat at the Public Library of Anniston Calhoun County

Coffee House Book Chat

On the fourth Thursday of each month the Public Library of Anniston Calhoun County hosts a Coffee House Book Chat. It is that time again! On Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Enjoy Mystery and Suspense? Join the Coffee House Book Chat on the last Thursday of every month. The Public Library […]

Daytime Drama – Donoho’s Rally

Daytime drama

Starting pitchers trade zeroes all game, Donoho puts together rally in bottom of eighth to beat 3A foe By Al Muskewitz OXFORD — As good as the two pitchers were throwing Tuesday, Slade Haney knew it would take something extraordinary to win the game and the team that got it would feel ecstatic. It looked […]