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Calhoun County Mom: Momming during Fall- Finding Balance in a Busy Season

Momming in Fall

As the fall season paints the world with warm hues and cool breezes, it’s a time when we’re eager to create unforgettable memories with our little ones. The list of activities seems endless – apple picking, pumpkin decorating, and every trunk or treat or fall festival you can find. Fall sports are in full swing […]

Public Notice: ROTC Training Exercises at Jacksonville State University

ROTC Training Exercises

Jacksonville, AL – Residents and visitors to Jacksonville State University’s campus are advised to be aware of scheduled Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) activities that will be taking place on October 19th and October 22nd, 2023. These annual training exercises will involve the use of helicopters. During these exercises, these aircraft will be in operation, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues in Denouncing Hamas’ Attacks in Israel

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Attacks on Israel are Pure Evil

Washington D.C. – In a show of solidarity with the Israeli people, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a group of Republican senators at a press conference led by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to condemn Hamas’ recent wave of brutal attacks in Israel. The senators expressed their unequivocal support for the Israeli people as they respond […]

Get Ready to Run for Your Life at the Zombie 5K in Weaver

Zombie 5K

Weaver, AL – Are you ready to test your mettle and outrun the undead? The Weaver Track & Field presents the thrilling and spine-tingling “Zombie 5K Run” at Elwell Park in Weaver on Saturday, October 21st. This hair-raising event is not for the faint of heart, as participants will navigate a 5K course through the […]

Piedmont Library Receives Check for $5,000 at Piedmont City Council Meeting

Piedmont Library Receives Check for $5,000

Piedmont, AL – During the recent Piedmont City Council work session, State Representative Mark Gidley met with the Council to present a check to the Library in the Amount of $5,000.  Librarian Tessa Maddox and her assistants accepted the check. During the regular Council meeting, the Rec Desk software program was approved for the Parks & […]

Governor Kay Ivey Sets Execution Time Frame for Casey McWhorter

Update from Governor Kay Ivey Execution of Casey McWhorter

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that the execution of Casey McWhorter is scheduled to begin at 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, and will conclude at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023. McWhorter is facing execution for his involvement in the 1993 shooting death of Edward Lee Williams […]

Daily Practices for Long-Term Sobriety

Daily Practices for Long-Term Sobriety

Calhoun County, AL – The journey toward maintaining sobriety can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. Often, the path to recovery is not a straight line, but a labyrinth of trials, tribulations, and victories. One pivotal element that can provide guidance through this labyrinth is the power of daily habits. Habits are our regular and repetitive […]