Calhoun County Deputy Faces Shooter During Traffic Stop
Calhoun County, AL – On Friday at approximately 12:00 am a Calhoun County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle with no visible tag on US 78 in Anniston (Dearmanville area). During the stop the deputy identified the driver as, Thomas Griffith, 23, from Anniston and initiated an investigation into the motorcycle ownership. The […]
Bomb Threat at Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
Calhoun County, AL – On December 9th, 2022, at approximately 6:00 pm a man later identified as, Douglas Allen Simpson, 55, entered the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office main building and demanded to speak with Sheriff Matthew Wade. Simpson appeared to be agitated and raised concerns with the staff working at the front desk. Sheriff Wade […]
Who’s on First
Calhoun County, AL – Inseparable Alexandria Johnson twins have confounded baseball coaches for years, now it’s Shorter’s dilemma By Al Muskewitz Longtime Alexandria baseball coach Zac Welch has known the Johnson twins, Aaron and Seth, since they were fifth-grade move-ins from Pleasant Valley and he still can’t tell them apart. Hall of Fame former Valley […]
Christmas with Phil Vassar & Deana Carter at the Oxford Performing Arts Center
Oxford, AL – On Sunday, December 18th at 7:00 pm the Oxford Performing Arts Center will host Christmas with Phil Vassar & Deana Carter. Phil Vassar has had ten No. 1 singles and 26 Top 40 Hits including Just Another Day in Paradise, Six-Pack Summer, & When I Love since the start of his musical career […]
Weaver Day 1 Leader
Weaver, AL – Weaver holds a 19-point lead after the first day of its Gene Taylor Memorial Wrestling Tournament. four points separate the next four teams Gene Taylor Memorial TEAM SCORES: Weaver 78, Ashville 59, Cleburne County 56, Ohatchee 55, Ranburne 55, Alexandria 49, Prattville Christian 47.5, Saks 44, Corner 36, Deshler 33, St. John Paul […]
Jacksonville Has Person of Interest They are Seeking Information On
Jacksonville, AL – Per the Jacksonville Police Department facebook page on Thursday Dec 1, 2022 At approximately 7:30 PM, the Jacksonville Police Department responded to multiple reports of vehicles being forcibly broken into. Officers responded to the scene and began to investigate the reports and process each vehicle for evidence. After taking the initial reports officers […]
Jacksonville State University’s Supplemental Instruction Program Gains Accreditation
Jacksonville, AL – The JSU press department shared through, Brett Buckner, that JSU’s Supplemental Instruction (SI) program recently became the first in Alabama to earn accreditation through the International Center for Supplemental Instruction. “This is a major accomplishment for both the university and the Student Success Center,” said Debra James, Director of Academic Support and Success. “SI is […]
Oh, Happy Day for Ohatchee
Ohatchee, AL – Ohatchee’s softball outfielder McFry celebrates signing with Southern Union, ‘my dream as a kid came true’ By Al Muskewitz Delivering the game-winning hit against a rival in the game that sent her team to the softball regionals last year was the biggest thrill of Whitney McFry’s playing career. Celebrating her signing with Southern […]
Candy Land Christmas in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – On December 15th at 4:00 pm the Jacksonville Public Library will be offering a Candy Land Christmas event. Celebrate the holidays with a visit to Candy Land at the library. They will start off with some “sweet” stories and then everyone will get a turn on the life-sized Candy Land board. While participants […]
Calhoun County Recognizes a Deputy Sheriff Lost In The Line of Duty
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sherrif’s Office shared on their facebook page that in November of 1962, Calhoun County lost a deputy sheriff in the line of duty. Until recently, this LODD (line-of-duty death) was lost to history. Deputy Sheriff Walter Raymond Hall died in what is now UAB hospital as a result of […]
