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Multiple Road Closures in Anniston

Anniston Street Closures

The Anniston public information officer, Jackson Hodges, shared that there will be several road closures in Anniston over the week. May 5th – 9th | U.S. Courthouse Grand Opening Late Thursday (05/05/22) night, Gurnee Avenue from its intersection with 12th Street up to the entrance of the new United States Courthouse will be closed. Starting […]

Neighboring County Police Looking for Capital Murder Suspect Shu’n’tavis Twyman

Capital Murder Suspect Sought

 *** UPDATE Available ***   Shu’n’tavis Twyman is wanted by the Talladega Police Department for Capital Murder.   On 04/30/2022 at approximately 12:45 a.m., Officers with the Talladega Police Department was dispatched E. Sloan Avenue in Talladega, AL. on a report of a person being shot. When Officers arrived, they located 25-year-old Spencer Lamar Reeves, who was […]

Out of the Shadows Summit

Out of the shadows summit

On Friday, May 13, 2022 at 8:00am  at the Oxford Civic Center join together for the Out of the Shadows Summit. The Out of the Shadows Summit is a one-day mental health conference for individuals with mental illness, family members, advocates, and professionals. Nearly one in five adults in the US – roughly 53 million […]

Southern Cruisers Ride for The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne County

Southern Cruisers Ride for The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne County

On Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 11:00pm to 12:00pm the Southern Cruisers will ride for the Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne County. After the ride from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm there will be live music and free food! This event is hosted by Hooligan Harley-Davidson in Oxford. Justin Rollins will also play live. Registration will be […]

Thelo Games in Jacksonville

Thelo Games 2022

Come test your strength and endurance on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Crossfit Thelo. This is the 5th annual Thelo Games, but only the second year opening it up to the public! Register Here: https://compete.strongest.com/competitions/thelo-games-2022/ This fitness competition is one for everybody. – 2 Person Teams. M/M & F/F – […]

Bulldogs Persevere

Bulldogs persevere

Piedmont rallies in late innings of nightcap to score third straight playoff sweep and reach 3A semifinals; Homesley, Smith ‘lights out’ on mound CLASS 3A PLAYOFFS Phil Campbell 6-3, Elkmont 1-5 Piedmont 7-8, Lauderdale County 0-5 ROGERSVILLE – Before the start of every series the Piedmont baseball team gets together for a little devotional that’s centered […]

JSU Professor Elected to International Accreditation Board

Professor Elected to International Accreditation Board

The JSU public relations department shared that Dr. Reginald F. Overton, professor of sport management, was recently elected to the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation Board of Commissioners, a specialized accrediting body whose purpose is to promote and recognize excellence in sport management education worldwide through specialized accreditation. ​Overton, who has served at JSU since 2014, said […]

CalCoDems March for Women’s Rights

CalCoDems March for Women's Rights

The Calhoun County Democrats have organized a March for women’s rights. Concerned citizens are invited to gather at 812 Noble Street on the corner of Noble and Hwy 202 at 1:30, Thursday, May 5th. Extra parking is available in the adjacent Winn Dixie parking lot. The group will march to the Federal Building, hear from […]

Piedmont Area Champs

Piedmont area champs

Lady Bulldogs hold off Ohatchee to win Class 3A Area 11 crown, Smith named MVP AREA TOURNAMENTS CLASS 3A Area 11 at Piedmont Wednesday’s games Ohatchee 2, Pleasant Valley 1 Piedmont 5, Ohatchee 2 CLASS 5A Area 11 at Alexandria Thursday’s games Alexandria vs. St. Clair County, 4 p.m. Alexandria-St. Clair County winner vs. Moody, […]

HOPE Christian Academy Invites All to Graduation

High School Graduation (Central AL)

On Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm HOPE Christian Academy will hope a graduation ceremony. The public is cordially invited to join the school and graduates in celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2022 of HOPE Christian Academy. They are blessed to have Senator Garlan Gudger Jr. as our keynote speaker this year. There were […]