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A Day of Recognition at Calhoun County Commission Meeting

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Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 26th Call To Order Fred Wilson – Present Chairman Danny Shears – Present Carolyn Henderson – Absent Terry Howell – Present Lee Patterson – Absent Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance Commission recognizes new District Attorney C. Lynn Hammond Proclamation – Red […]

Upcoming Diversity Fashion Show at Jacksonville State University on November 1st: A Celebration of Style and Inclusivity

Diversity Fashion Show

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University is gearing up for an exciting event that promises to celebrate diversity, fashion, and individuality. On November 1st, the university’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is set to host a Diversity Fashion Show, and it’s an event that’s generating quite a buzz. In anticipation of this much-anticipated occasion, student interviewer, […]

Calhoun County Man Shot and Killed | Investigation Ongoing

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Calhoun County, AL – On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at approximately 10:40 am, the Calhoun County Sheriffs Office received a call about a possible shooting at the 4000 block of Old Sulphur Springs Road in Wellington. Upon arrival deputies located a male deceased from a gunshot wound to the chest. Investigators were able to learn […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt and Alabama Delegation Raise Concerns Over Expanded Critical Habitat Designation and Petition

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads Alabama Delegation in Letter Opposing Expanded Critical Habitat Designation and Harmful Petition

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt, representing Alabama, recently took the lead in a collective effort by members of the Alabama delegation to address concerns over a proposal to create a new and expanded critical habitat designation for the Rice’s whale. In a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Richard Spinrad, the […]

Calhoun County Shines as Alexandria and Pleasant Valley Sweep Way to North Championships

Led by head coach Whitney Welch (right), Alexandria celebrates Thursday after clinching the Class 5A North Super Regional title. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria, Pleasant Valley sweep way to North championships. Cherokee County, Faith Christian, Spring Garden join area Elite Eight qualifiers. Includes regional results and pairings and state pairings. Alexandria continues to validate its season-long slogan of “no ceilings.” Pleasant Valley remains on course to send its retiring coach out as champion. The Valley […]