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Sheriff’s Budget Takes Center Stage and Former Commissioner J.D. Hess Rejoins Public Service

County Commission

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 10th. Call To Order Fred Wilson – Present Danny Shears – Present Carolyn Henderson – Present Terry Howell – Present Lee Patterson – Present Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance – Pastor Chad Pesnell, Cornerstone Worship Center Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved  Elected […]

Trust Factor in Piedmont

Piedmont’s Max Hanson (left) and Jack Hayes celebrate their signings to play baseball with Snead State Community College on Thursday at Piedmont High School. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont, AL – Piedmont’s Hanson sticks with first offer, will get to play baseball with lifelong teammate Hayes at Snead State Community College By Joe Medley Max Hanson is a trust guy, and trust shut down his baseball recruitment early. The process culminated in Thursday’s joint celebration with Jack Hayes at Piedmont High School. Both Bulldog stars […]

Three Arbor Day Events Around the County

Three Arbor Day Events Around the County

Calhoun County, AL – Anniston, Jacksonville, and the Calhoun County Beautification Board all have Arbor Day giveaways coming up. All these events are free and a great way to ad some plants to your home or office.   Anniston Join the city on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM for an annual […]

Is White Plains Playing David to Jacksonville’s Goliath

White Plains players celebrate after beating Cherokee County 49-46 in Thursday’s Class 4A, Area 10 tournament semifinals at Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, AL –  White Plains’ Rosario plays big in area elimination game, helps Wildcats gain another shot at Goliath Jacksonville; Golden Eagles reel off 40-point quarter en route to victory By Joe Medley Chris Randall characterizes White Plains’ looming battle with defending Class 4A champion Jacksonville in Saturday’s Area 10 final as David vs. Goliath. At the […]

Will My Retirement Savings Be Enough?

Will My Retirement Savings Be Enough

Calhoun County, AL – As a financial planner, besides helping my clients manage their investments, I often help them plan for their retirement. I’ve assisted many people who simply want to know when they can comfortably retire. I typically use a goal-based approach to retirement planning. This involves taking into account the client’s income, expenses, assets, […]

Ohatchee’s Snow to Coastal

Ohatchee senior hitter Gracyn Snow signs to play volleyball for Coastal Alabama Community College on Thursday.

Calhoun County, AL –  Ohatchee senior hitter makes it official, set to play volleyball for Coastal Alabama Community College Ohatchee senior outside hitter Gracyn Snow signed Thursday to play volleyball at Coastal Alabama Community College. She was a second-team All-Calhoun County pick in 2022, helping Ohatchee reached the Class 3A state semifinals. She becomes the […]

A Plantsman and His Plants at the Anniston Museums and Gardens

A Plantsman and His Plants

Anniston, AL – On Thursday, February 16th at 12:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host A Plantsman and His Plants. Join them when Robert Wilson of Lynchburg, TN shares some of coolest, hard to find plants from his micronursery. Robert likes to play with and propagate those plants that are new, few, and rarely seen at […]

Oxford’s Jackets Come Back

Jackets come back

Oxford, AL – Thursday’s girls roundup: Oxford girls solve Gadsden City’s Sharp, comes back after Titans score first 12 points to win; Pleasant Valley, Piedmont earn right to play host to subregional games THURSDAY’S GIRLS SCORES CLASS 1A AREA 12 Championship game: Spring Garden 81, Cedar Bluff 39 Cross: Spring Garden hosts Woodville, Cedar Bluff travels […]

Breaking the Mold for Pleasant Valley

Breaking the mold

Calhoun County, AL – Thursday boys roundup: Pleasant Valley starts fast against Ranburne, wins first area tournament title in 23 years; Piedmont, Faith Christian to play host to subregional games THURSDAY’S BOYS SCORES CLASS 1A AREA 8 Championship game: Faith Christian 56, Winterboro 50 Cross: Faith Christian hosts Ragland, Winterboro travels to Appalachian CLASS 1A AREA […]