County Commission Meeting November 9, 2023
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 9th Call To Order Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No Comments Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved Old Business Nuisance Dismissals: – Unanimously Approved 1504 Piedmont Jacksonville Hwy, Piedmont – Vinson, Rascoe […]
Calhoun County Call for Service
Calhoun County, AL – Whether it’s World War II, The Gulf War, the war in Afghanistan, or any other theater in the world, we should always be grateful for the brave men and women who have volunteered for the US Armed Services. Today, there are 16.2 million veterans throughout the United States (US Census) , […]
Calhoun County’s Alexandria Cubs Shine with Future Plans
Calhoun County, AL – Nine Alexandria athletes, including six baseball players, sign to play college ball in mass ceremony in Larry R. Ginn Gymnasium. By Joe Medley Alexandria’s Class of ‘24 has yet to make its full mark in sports, but it made lots of marks on paper Wednesday. Led by six baseball players, nine […]
Oxford’s Basketball Standout Xai Whitfield Makes History, Signs with Tennessee State
Oxford, AL – Senior basketball standout, a key figure in recent successes for Oxford’s girls, signs to play for Tennessee State. By Joe Medley Xai’Onna Whitfield helped Oxford girls’ basketball achieve its first Final Four appearance, and she just gave the Yellow Jackets a Division I signee. The senior signed Wednesday to play for Tennessee State, […]
Calhoun County Cross County
Calhoun County, AL – Munford’s Frank, White Plains’ Conn look to repeat as Class 4A champions. White Plains’ boys, girls projected leaders among area teams contending for trophies. By Joe Medley White Plains’ Maddyn Conn goes to Saturday’s state cross country meet with hopes beyond simply repeating as Class 4A’s individual champion. Munford’s Dakota Frank will […]
Anniston’s Longleaf Botanical Gardens Hosts Plant Sale to Support Growth and Gardening Enthusiasts
Anniston, AL – This Saturday, November 11th, the Longleaf Botanical Gardens, a cherished part of the Anniston Museum and Gardens, invites plant enthusiasts and nature lovers to join them for a special event from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The highlight of the day is the much-anticipated plant sale, aimed at fostering the continued growth and […]
Piedmont’s Savannah Smith Embarks on New Journey, Signing to Play Softball for Jacksonville State
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont’s Smith completes one journey, begins another one while signing to play softball for Jacksonville State. By Joe Medley Savannah Smith has lived the life of the younger sister to highly accomplished older brothers. If ever she wanted to see decorated walls, she could walk down the hallway. It had a way of […]
Governor Kay Ivey Issues Statewide ‘No Burn Order’ Amidst Drought Emergency
Montgomery, AL – In response to the prevailing dry conditions in Alabama, Governor Kay Ivey has taken decisive action by signing a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration, commonly known as a ‘No Burn Order.’ The order, effective from November 9, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, prohibits all outdoor burning throughout the state. Alabama is grappling […]
Alabama High School Playoff Scoreboard
Calhoun County, AL – Scores from Alabama High School Athletic Association and Alabama Independent Schools Association playoff football games, via the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Area scoreboard THURSDAY, Nov. 9 CLASS 5A Boaz 10, Southside 7 CLASS 4A Cherokee County 56, Central Florence 28 CLASS 1A Wadley 62, Cedar Bluff 10 FRIDAY, Nov. 10 CLASS […]
