Most Wanted in Calhoun County Feb 22, 2023
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Happy 140th Birthday, JSU!
Jacksonville, AL – Per the JSU press department, on February 22, 1883, Gov. Edward O’Neal signed a bill establishing the State Normal School in Jacksonville, AL. With a state appropriation of $2,500, $200 in donations, one president, three faculty, one janitor, 12 acres of land, one brick building and 272 students, Jacksonville State University was born. Before […]
Teen Pi-Ku Poetry Contest is Fast Approaching
Anniston, AL – On March 1st the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County starts a 14 day entry period for the Teen Pi-Ku Poetry Contest that is in honor of International Pi Day. Contestants must write a three line poem with 3 syllables in the first line, 1 in the second, and 4 in the third. Entries may be […]
Oxford Rolls
Arab, AL – Wilson leads Yellow Jacket hit parade, and Mooney delivers one-hitter in 12-0 victory at while Arab in softball Berkley Mooney pitched a one hitter, and Oxford pounded out 17 hits en route to a 12-0 victory over Arab in Monday’s high school softball action. Mooney struck out nine batters with two walks. Adaijah […]
Anniston Runners Club Recognized at the Anniston City Council Meeting 2/21/2023
Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on February 21st. City Council Meeting Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Call To Order Roll Call Mayor Jack Draper – Present Ward 1 Councilman Jay Jenkins – Present Ward 2 Councilman Demetric D. Roberts – Present Ward 3 Councilwoman Ciara Smith – Present Ward 4 Councilwoman Millie Harris – Present Reading/Approval Of Minutes Of […]
Time to Still Participate in the Greg Stone Memorial Pancake Run
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, March 4th from 8:00 am to 10:00 am the Parker Memorial Baptist Church will hold the Greg Stone Memorial Pancake Run. This is the 1th Annual Race. Participants can register online at Active https://www.active.com/…/greg-stone-memorial-pancake…. Save money with the Church member or Anniston Runners Club discount code- “Stone”. It is only $20.00 for […]
Anniston Fire Department To Start Inspections on All Businesses
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Fire Department (AFD) will began conducting their annual fire inspections. Each business in the city of Aniston will soon receive a visit from the AFD. The fire department shared that the primary purposes for these inspections are they allow the AFD to familiarize themselves with the layout of each business in […]
County Traffic Stop Results in Large Meth Arrests
Calhoun County, AL – On February 21, 2023, at approximately 11:12 pm, a Calhoun County Deputy patrolling in Hobson City observed a vehicle on Wilkerson Drive fail to stop at a stop sign. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver later identified as, George William Clifton, 65. During the interaction […]
JSU Announces Dates for Annual Summer Arts Program
Jacksonville, AL – Area teens are invited to experience college-level art and performance activities this summer by enrolling in the Gamecock Arts Summer Program (GASP) scheduled for June 4-9 at Jacksonville State University. Hosted by the JSU College of Arts and Humanities, GASP provides high school students ages 14-18 the opportunity to further their arts […]
Piedmont Police Make Arrest After Attempted Murder with Hammer
Piedmont, AL – On February 21, 2023, at approximately 8:30 am, the Piedmont Police Department received multiple calls of a possible assault in progress with a hammer in the area of the 400 block of Walker Street. Upon arrival officers came into contact with the suspect, later identified as Byron Jake Bailey, 41, 0f Piedmont. […]
