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Plans for Upcoming Local Events Highlight Tuesday’s Piedmont City Council Meeting

Piedmont City Council

Piedmont, AL – In a brief meeting Tuesday evening, the Piedmont City Council heard from Sandra Wood Goodwin during its work session. She spoke to the council about this year’s Wreaths Across America program. Piedmont participated in the program honoring local veterans’ grave memorials last December at Highland Cemetery. This year’s program is set for Dec. […]

Stock Market: What Could Happen from Here

Stock Market What Could Happen from Here

Calhoun County, AL – As of market close on September 30th, which ended the 3rd quarter of 2022, the S&P 500 index is down -25% year-to-date. A few variables have contributed to a rough year in the markets. However, the main culprit has been inflation. The “Fed” (Federal Reserve) has surprised investors by being more […]

Run for Recovery 5K

Run for Recovery

Oxford, AL – On Saturday, October 15th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm the Run for Recovery 5K will be held at Choccolocco Park. Run for Recovery is a community event created to encourage conversations about substance abuse and mental illness. Join the conversation and register! R4R is for all abilities, so plan to run or […]

Fatal Accident in Piedmont

Fatal Accident in Piedmont

Piedmont, AL – A two vehicle accident occurring on the early morning of September 26 has claimed the life of 73 year old Jo Ann Pogue-Pucket. According to the report from Police Chief Nathan Johnson, she was driving a 2012 Toyota turning left onto the 200 By Pass off US highway 278 when her vehicle was […]

Senior Sendoff for Anniston’s Donoho

Senior sendoff

Anniston, AL – Donoho’s Senior Night sweep of Ranburne highlights Tuesday night’s volleyball action in and around Calhoun County TUESDAY’S SCORES Donoho 3, Ranburne 0 (25-6, 25-6, 25-12) Piedmont 3, White Plains 1 Pleasant Valley 3, Woodland 0 (25-21, 26-24, 25-19) Faith Christian, Oxford at Wellborn Oxford 2, Faith Christian 0 (25-7, 25-17) Oxford 2, Wellborn […]

Piedmont Police Stats for September 1st thru 30th, 2022

Piedmont Police Stats

Piedmont, AL – The City of Piedmont Police Department lists their activity for the public to view. Within this report are some abbreviations that may not be known to everyone. F.T.A – Failure to Appear, someone did not go to a court date and a judge has issued a warrant for their arrest. F.T.P. – Failure […]

Ladies’ Day Out: I Have a Pot Problem!

Ladies' Day Out I Have a Pot Problem!

Jacksonville, AL – On Saturday, October 15th at 10:00 am the Jacksonville public library will host a Ladies’ Day Out: I Have a Pot Problem event. Learn how satisfying it is to garden in containers with Sherry Blanton & decorate one of your very own! $10 non-refundable registration fee required by October 8th. Light lunch will be […]

Anniston No. 2

Anniston No. 2

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Bulldogs’ open date this week will be a little more enjoyable as they can celebrate their highest in-season ranking in nearly 30 years. The Bulldogs are ranked No. 2 in Class 4A in this week’s statewide football poll following last week’s dominating 32-7 victory over then-No. 2 Handley to claim the presumptive […]