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Calhoun County Jail Inmate Death

Inmate Death at Calhoun County Jail

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding an inmate that died while in custody. James Kerry Kennedy, 67, of Dearmanville, was taken into custody on February 25, 2023, on charges of Violating a Domestic Violence Protection Order and Domestic Violence 3rd. He was processed and brought to the medical […]

Anniston Regional Training Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Anniston Regional Training Center expansion ribbon cutting ceremony

Anniston, AL – On Monday, March 6, 2023, The Anniston Fire Department was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Anniston Regional Training Center expansion. Surrounded by the Mayor, the Anniston City Council, Assistant Chief Phelps, and Fire Fighters and Command Staff, Chief Jeff Waldrep addressed the large crowd […]

JSU Receives Seal of Prevention

JSU Receives Seal of Prevention

Jacksonville, AL – Per the JSU press department JSU has received the Seal of Prevention. The Campus Prevention Network has named JSU among the recipients of its Seal of Prevention for implementing digital prevention and wellness programs for students. The university uses the network’s online education programs to prevent sexual assault and alcohol and drug abuse, […]

Most Wanted in Calhoun County | March 7, 2023

March 7 2023 most wanted cover

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 […]

Youth Summer Job Fair 2023

Summer Job Fair 2023

Anniston, AL – The Youth Summer Job Fair will be held at the Carver Community Center (720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201) on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 starting at 5:00 PM. Those who attend the job fair will be given tips on completing job applications and preparing for interviews. The following positions will also be […]

Monday Spring Sports

Monday spring sports

Munford, AL – Oxford’s Mooney tosses perfect game; Slaton pitches three-hit shutout for Alexandria; White Plains’ Arnold, Ohatchee’s Davis homer in softball victories   Berkley Mooney pitched a perfect game to lead Oxford to a 5-0 victory at Munford on Monday. She struck out 12 of the 21 batters she faced. She threw 52 strikes out of […]

Greek Organizations Find Common Ground and Band Together in Honor of Pi Day!

Greek Organizations Find Common Ground and Band Together in Honor of Pi Day!

Jacksonville, AL – In celebration of Pi Day, a day to honor the mathematical constant pi (π), Greek organizations from Jacksonville State University have put their differences aside to come together and host an exciting Pi Day event on March 14th from 3-5 P.M. at the T.M.B. Lawn. The event is hosted by Alpha Omicron […]

Calhoun County Baseball

Oxford’s Hayes Harrison rips a singe against White Plains during Monday’s Calhoun County quarterfinals at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford, AL – Quarterfinals: Donoho returns to semifinals; Jacksonville walks it off; Alexandria fights off Pleasant Valley; Oxford continues its hot ways By Joe Medley Drama and history marked quarterfinal day at the Calhoun County baseball tournament Monday at Choccolocco Park. No. 6 seed Donoho beat No. 3 Piedmont 8-4 to reach the semifinals for the second […]

Legal Notice

Legal Notice

LEGAL NOTICE CHARLES E. WATTS, INC. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the Calhoun County Highway Department for construction of Bid No. FY22-14 in Calhoun County, Alabama. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on 02/14/2023 and ending on 03/13/2023. All claims should be filed at PO BOX 1686 GADSDEN, AL […]