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Calhoun County Commission Meeting 6/9/2022

Calhoun County Commission

Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County Commission Meeting Call to Order Fred Wilson – Present Danny Shears – Present Carolyn Henderson – Absent JD Hess – Present Lee Patterson – Present Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No Comments Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved Old Business Nuisance Abatements […]

Third Thursday Plant Sale in Anniston

Third Thursday Plant Sale

Anniston, AL – On Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm the Longleaf Botanical Gardens’ Greenhouses will host a Plant Sale. Third Thursday is Plant Sale day! Support the growth of the Longleaf Botanical Gardens and your gardening green thumb by purchasing plants! They have a variety of trees, shrubs, natives, tropicals, and more! […]

Third Friday on the Square in Jacksonville

Third Friday on the Square

Jacksonville, AL – On Friday, June 17, 2022 from 6:00 pm t0 9:00 pm the city of Jacksonville will host a free vent on the square. Join them on Public Square for a free screening of an “enchanting” computer-animated movie from 2021 (we’re not allowed to say the name – you might even say we don’t talk […]

The Alabama Forestry Association Releases Its Next Slate of Endorsements

Keith Kelley Press release

Calhoun County, AL – The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announces its endorsement of Chip Beeker for the Public Service Commission Place Two, Keith Kelley for Alabama Senate District 12 and Robert Stewart for Senate District 23. These candidates are seeking the nomination for their prospective seats in the primary runoff election on Tuesday, June 21. Beeker […]

HerpFest: Celebration of Reptiles & Amphibians

HerpFest Celebration of Reptiles & Amphibians

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host the annual HerpFest! It is time once again to celebrate and appreciate our slimy, scaly friends! HerpFest 2022 will be at the Longleaf Event Center with fun for the entire family. Enjoy family-friendly crafts and interactives including […]

Just Lettin’ It Fly

Just lettin’ it fly

Anniston, AL – In as an alternate, Hughston takes mental clutter out of his game, joins LeCroy in making the cut in State Am By Al Muskewitz The hardest part about playing golf they say is not trying to stripe a 300-yard drive down a tight fairway, it’s mastering the six inches between a player’s ears. […]

Raise a Glass

Raise a glass

Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Monsters will offer fans of the proper age the opportunity to enjoy a beer or cocktail during games perhaps as soon as Friday By Al Muskewitz Baseball fans who’d like to enjoy a cold one or two with their hot dog while taking in a Choccolocco Monsters game won’t have long to […]

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Statement on Gadsden Shooting

ALEA Release on Gadsden Shooting

ETOWAH COUNTY – Per the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday, June 9, at the request of the Gadsden Police Department, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are investigating an officer-involved shooting. An individual was attempting to make forcible entry into a marked Rainbow City patrol vehicle at […]

Make Your Own Neon Signs in Anniston

Neon Signs DIY

Anniston, AL – Have you ever wanted to make your own neon sign?  On Thursday, June 16th teens can have a chance! This event is hosted by the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County and will 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. TEENS! Come to the Library and come design your own neon sign! The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun […]