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Let Safety Ring: Celebrate America Responsibly this Fourth of July – ALEA Playbook

et Safety Ring Celebrate America Responsibly this Fourth of July

Montgomery, AL – As millions of American citizens prepare to celebrate the birth of our country with both friends and family, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will be working overtime to ensure Alabama’s roadways and waterways are safe for everyone. “Each year, our Agency conducts a multitude of safety initiatives and high-visibility details to […]

Letter to the Editor – Opinion Piece Regarding Men vs. Women

Letter to the Editor

Calhoun County, AL – We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All opinions are from the writer and are not the opinion of Calhoun County Journal. Please feel free to include your name or post anonymously. We will not posts threats or accusations. We encourage reader interaction with this news platform. […]

Arrest Made in Death of Jacksonville State University Student Leah Tarvin

Charges Made in Death of Jacksonville State University Student Leah Tarvin

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has announced that an arrest has been made in the death of Leah Tarvin, a Jacksonville State University struck by a vehicle late last year. Tarvin was struck by a vehicle Nov. 2 while crossing Alabama 21 in front of Brewer Hall. The 22-year-old died of her injuries […]

Alabama Securities Commission and Secretary of State Warning Businesses of Fraudulent Mailer

Alabama Securities Commission and Secretary of State Warning Businesses of Fraudulent Mailer

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) and Wes Allen, Alabama Secretary of State (SOS), are warning business owners about a fraudulent, official-looking mailer from the SOS falsely claiming the business needs to pay $90 dollars, or more, for a copy of a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) statement filed against them. “Alabama business owners […]

Hidden History at the Anniston Museums and Gardens

Hidden History Anniston Museums and Gardens

Anniston, AL – On June 30th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will share some Hidden History. The Berman collection is much larger than what you see on display! Join them every Friday in June, anytime between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm, to see some of these hidden treasures. Each week, they […]

Alabama Set to Receive $1.4 Billion to Expand Access to Broadband

Alabama Set to Receive $1.4 Billion to Expand Access to Broadband

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced yesterday Alabama will receive $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce to boost ongoing efforts to expand broadband access to unserved areas. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration today released the state allocations from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community […]

Oxford Vipers Smashed It

Amber Fiser pitches on the way to her second victory of the season Wednesday. She struck out nine batters and allowed five hits as Oxford’s Smash It Sports Vipers beat the Oklahoma City Spark 4-1 in Women’s Professional Fastpitch action at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Stephen Gross/Special to East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford, AL – Fiser comes through with another strong pitching performance, and Iakopo delivers game-winning hit as Oxford’s Smash It Sports Vipers beat Oklahoma City Spark 4-1. By Joe Medley The pitcher-catcher battery of Amber Fiser and Mark Iakopo clearly shares a brain, and their collaborations account for both of the Smash It Sports Vipers’ victories […]