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County Commission Prepares to Say Goodbye to Janice Howard at Commission Meeting 3/24/2022

Commission Meeting

Call to Order Fred Wilson – Present Danny Shears – Present Carolyn Henderson – Present JD Hess – Present Lee Patterson – Present Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved Elected Official/Department Heads  – No Comments Special Announcement Janice Howard has kept the commission running smoothly for 29 years. Her retirement was officially announced […]

Spring Open House at Calhoun Pickers

Spring Open House

On Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Calhoun Pickers located at 801 Wilmer Ave, Anniston, AL 36201 is opening its doors their Spring Open House the 1st Saturday in April. Door Prizes will be given out every hour!! They will also be having a “parking lot” yard sale the same day! The Calhoun […]

Anniston City Schools Job Fair

Anniston City School Hiring Fair

The Anniston City School System will be hiring on the spot on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in the Anniston High School Gymnasium (1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL 36207) from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM! This is a tremendous opportunity for those with a passion or interest in the field of education! The following positions will […]

Saks Youth Academy Opening Ceremonies

Saks Youth Activities Opening Ceremonies

On Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm the Saks Youth Academy will hold its open ceremony. Do plan for team and individual pictures, scrimmage games, Kona Ice, concessions, and more on this day!   Below is the schedule for April 2nd (Opening Ceremonies). 9:00am Teeball Pictures 9:30am AA Pictures 10:00am AAA […]

UPDATE CAPTURED: Lincoln Police Department Searching For Fugitive Sean Lawson

Lincoln Police Search For Suspect

UPDATE – Sean Douglas Lawson was arrested on Friday, March 25, 2022 by members of the St. Clair Sheriff’s Department and the Lincoln Police Department. Sean Lawson was located in the 300 block of Eden Acres Lane in Eden, Alabama. He was transported to the Talladega County Jail.               […]

Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant for Synthetic Drugs

Photo of K2 Spice, courtesty of DEA

Alexandria, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the location formally known as TG’s  One Stop, located at 8067 AL Highway 144 in Alexandria. Sheriff Matthew Wade said that his office had received numerous complaints about the business and potential for selling synthetic drugs after the ownership changed approximate one month […]

Cutting It Close – Munford Takes Lead

Cutting it close

Munford takes lead in county championship game on Stephens’ go-ahead double on 3-2 pitch with two outs in seventh; includes other games from around the area THURSDAY BASEBALL GAMES Appalachian 13, JCA 1 Piedmont 10, Prattville Christian 0 Springville 7-1, Oxford 4-4 Smoky Bear Invitational Seymour (Tenn.) 4, Ohatchee 2 Talladega County Tournament Championship game […]

Find the Eggs all April at the at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Easter Egg Hunt

All during the month of April Easter eggs will be hidden in the Children’s department of the library. If children find them they can exchange them at the circulation desk for prizes. This event is free for children. The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County provides equitable access to knowledge and supports the employment, educational, and […]

Knightens Crossroads VFD Holds Car Show in Jacksonville

Knightens Crossroads VFD Car Show

On Saturday, March 26, 2022 the Knightens Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department holds its First Annual Car Show at Germania Springs Park in Jacksonville. The Show will be held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. All cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Entry is free and all donations are appreciated. There will also be raffle prizes. […]