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Driver License Temporary Closure

Drivers License Office Statewide Closure

From April 18th thru April 22nd all licenses offices, units and services will be closed to facilitate installation of the new Driver’s License system (LEADS). Driver license services will resume April 26th, 2022. For more information you can visitwww.ALEA.gov or send comments to DLfeedback@alea.gov. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Not only will LEADS consolidate multiple […]

Ring that Bell – Calhoun County Golf

Cover photo: Chip Howell walks up to mark a short putt on 18 during his 64 in the 2020 Calhoun County Championship at Anniston Municipal.

Howell shoots best round to par, beats his age for first time (by two) at Cane Creek By Al Muskewitz Chip Howell rang the bell again. Two years ago when Howell shot 64 in the opening round of the 2020 County Championship at Anniston Municipal to beat his age for the first time, he called […]

Hands-on History: Ancient Greek Vessels at the Anniston Berman Museum

Hands-on History Ancient Greek Vessels

Take a trip back in time on Saturday, April 16, 2022. This event is by the Berman Museum from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Ancient Greece is known for its reddish-brown vases adorned with functional and artistic illustrations. Join the education team at the Berman Museum and design your vessels using a scratch art technique. This program […]

Take Pride in Jacksonville Day

Take Pride in Jacksonville Day

On Saturday, April 16, 2022 is is the annual Take Pride in Jacksonville Day! from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm take advantage of the cleanup opportunities or come out and volunteer to help the city look more beautiful. Got a rug that’s not quite tying the room together anymore? A pile of sensitive documents that need […]

Salvation Army Anniston Community Easter Gathering

Community Easter Gathering

On Saturday, April 16, 2022 the Salvation Army has planned a community easter gathering in Anniston. from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm come to 420 Noble Street in Anniston. Come Join them for some FUN! FOOD! and FELLOWSHIP!  April 16th at The Salvation Army on Noble St. There will be food, drinks, sweets, fun games, […]

Finally Focused – Alexandria rediscovers its mojo

Finally focused

Alexandria rediscovers its mojo, wins three games on Championship Friday to capture fourth straight county softball crown CALHOUN COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Friday’s games At Jacksonville State Alexandria 1, White Plains 0 Alexandria 14, Piedmont 4 Alexandria 12, Piedmont 2 By Al Muskewitz JACKSONVILLE – The Alexandria softball team found its focus when it needed it most. […]