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Oxford Man and Anniston Woman Arrested with Multiple Felonies After Pursuit

Travis Smelley (L) and Natalie N. Dumitras. Photos/Fayette County Jail.

Peachtree City, GA – As first reported by Ben Nelms with The Citizen, a felony shoplifting incident in the early afternoon hours of Sept. 7 on Peachtree City’s west side and led to two separate pursuits and the arrest of the driver, on numerous charges, and the passenger after the vehicle was stopped on Wisdom Road. Travis […]

Calhoun County Commission Passes Budget for Next Fiscal Year

County Commission Meeting

Calhoun County, AL – The regularly scheduled County Commission meeting was held on Thursday, Sept 8, 2022. Call to Order Fred Wilson – Present Danny Shears – Present Carolyn Henderson – Present JD Hess – Absent Lee Patterson – Present Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No Comments Adopt […]

Ladies’ Day Out: Be Prepared, Not Scared!

Ladies' Day Out Be Prepared, Not Scared!

Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, September 17th at 10:00 am the Jacksonville Library representatives from Calhoun County EMA and Sheriff’s Office will teach you what you need to know to be prepared for an emergency. Light lunch will be provided. $10 non-refundable registration fee due at sign-up. Final day to register is September 10th!

Bulldogs Top Bears

Bulldogs top Bears

Piedmont, AL – Thursday roundup: Piedmont, Munford, PV pick up big region wins; JCA remains unbeaten in 8-man By Al Muskewitz When the AHSAA broke up Class 3A, Region 5 for its latest realignment, sending Piedmont and Ohatchee farther north and the other three Calhoun County teams in the region south, it was thought one […]

Third Thursday Plant Sale

Plant Sale

Anniston, AL – The Third Thursday Plant Sale at Longleaf Botanical Gardens’ Greenhouses will be Thursday, September 15th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 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. Plant Sales are at the LBG […]

Thursday Volleyball

Thursday volleyball

Calhoun County, AL – Here are scores, highlights and statistics from Thursday night’s high school volleyball action in and around Calhoun County THURSDAY’S MATCHES Alexandria, Spring Garden at White Plains Alexandria 2, White Plains 0 (25-16, 25-16) Alexandria 2, Spring Garden 0 (27-25, 25-18) Spring Garden 2, White Plains 0 (25-12, 25-16) Faith Christian, Gaylesville at […]

Secretary Merrill Asks Alabamians to Serve as Poll Workers

Voting Polls

Montgomery, AL – Ahead of the November 8thGeneral Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill is encouraging Alabamians to step up to the plate and serve their community as a poll worker. Poll workers are paid election officials who serve at local polling places and carry out assigned Election Day procedures. There are approximately 1,980 polling […]

First Baptist Church of Jacksonville Moving Sale

Church Moving Sale

Jacksonville, AL – Mark your calendars for the FBC moving sale, September 16–17!  You’ll find home furniture, church furniture,  home decor, baby furniture and supplies, kitchen items,  books, silk flowers, vases,  baskets, music and hymnals, and much more for sale. The sale will be open Friday, September 16, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and Saturday, […]

Thursday Scoreboard

Thursday scoreboard

Calhoun County, AL – Here are the results of Thursday night’s high school football games in Alabama; games moved from Friday to avoid potential bad weather CALHOUN COUNTY GAMES Childersburg 54, Weaver 8 Jacksonville Christian 58, Tabernacle 52 Oxford 47, Huffman 8 Piedmont 34, Plainview 21 Pleasant Valley 48, Holly Pond 19 Sylvania 42, Ohatchee 14 […]

Banner Block Party

BANNER BLOCK PARTY

Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, September 17th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm then entire community is invited to a block party. This event is hosted by Banner Church and is being held at Jacksonville State University. Join them as they kick off the semester with a community block party! Free food, face painting, inflatables, yard games, and a day filled […]