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May 3, 2023 Most Wanted in Calhoun County

May 3 2023 Most wanted cover photo

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 […]

Cinco de Mayo Car Show in Piedmont

Cinco de Mayo Car Show

Piedmont, AL – Come out to Piedmont for classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and souped up off-road vehicles. Make plans to stop by the FREE Cinco de Mayo Car Show in downtown Piedmont on Saturday, May 6th from 10 AM – 3 PM. In keeping in line with the mission of the Piedmont Arts & Entertainment […]

Another No-No for Piedmont Player

Another no-no

Piedmont, AL – A year after yet-undiagnosed fracture limited her time in the circle, MVP Smith delivers Piedmont’s second no-hitter of area tournament as Bulldogs roll to title At Piedmont Monday Piedmont 10, Saks 0 Wellborn 7, Weaver 5 Weaver 16, Saks 3 Tuesday Winners’ bracket Piedmont 13, Wellborn 0 Weaver 8, Welborn 4 Final round […]

Make it Four for Calhoun County Quarterback Club

The Calhoun County Quarterback Club awarded $5,000 scholarships to (from left) Ohatchee’s Chris Ferguson, Wellborn’s Grayson Johnson and Jacksonville’s Drew Pridgen. A fourth recipient, Saks’ Owen Petty, is not pictured. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County Quarterback Club adds a fourth $5,000 scholarship for 2023; winners come from Jacksonville, Ohatchee, Saks and Wellborn By Joe Medley Three was never a crowd, when it came to the Calhoun County Quarterback Club handing out $5,000 scholarships, and the four, the merrier. The club honored 2023 recipients Chris Ferguson […]

Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause Support Squid at Anniston’s RMC Lobby

Support Squid at Anniston's RMC Lobby

Anniston, AL – Trish Crossley has been with the RMC family since 1996. Their family is currently preparing for Chris’ double lung transplant at UAB. He has been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and after many weeks of testing, has been approved for a double lung transplant. The will be required to liven in Birmingham […]

Right Cage, Right Time for Weaver Player

Right cage, right time

Weaver, AL – A chance meeting put Smith’s skills on display before the right eyes, and the Weaver standout will get the chance to play for Wallace State-Hanceville By Joe Medley Elijah Smith has the skills to justify his opportunity to sit at a table dotted with his baseball memorabilia and don a Wallace State-Hanceville baseball […]

Calhoun County Area Softball

Area softball

Calhoun County, AL – Pleasant Valley’s seventh-inning rally just enough to hold off Woodland for area title; Alexandria extends streak of regional appearances with rout of Lincoln Class 2A, Area 9 At Pleasant Valley Monday Woodland 11, Ranburne 0 Woodland 15, Pleasant Valley 7 Pleasant Valley 18, Ranburne 3 Tuesday Finals Pleasant Valley 6, Woodland 5 […]

Short Agenda but Long Meeting of Piedmont City Council on Tuesday

Short Agenda but Long Meeting of Piedmont City Council on Tuesday

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening with the normal business to be approved, the minutes and bills for payment in the amount of $326,800.14 and two weeks payroll  in the amount of $145, 513.27 for a total of $472,313.41. The Council also heard a presentation from a representative of […]

Sectional Golf in Calhoun County

White Plains’ boys won their Class 4A sectional at Twin Bridges on Tuesday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County, AL – Edwards medalist as White Plains’ boys take title; medalist Ledbetter leads Weaver boys to second; Piedmont boys take fourth to also qualify for sub-state tournament Sawyer Edwards’ medalist performance led the way Tuesday as White Plains’ boys won the Class 4A, Section 3 title at Twin Bridges. In 3A, Section 3, also […]