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Veterans Day Marks Time To Honor Alabama Vets and Close the Coverage Gap

Veterans Medicaid

OpEd Piece Anniston, AL –  When I was in college in the 1960s, I studied abroad in Great Britain. While there, I got sick. I walked into their National Health Service, got treated and was sent away healthy. There were no bills or financial hassle. It was a stark contrast to my personal experience back […]

Thanksgiving Events Near and Around Calhoun County Community

Local Thanksgiving Events

Calhoun County, AL – There are many Thanksgiving events being held in Calhoun County as well as the surrounding communities. Our local events calendar allows you to search by holiday events only or by specific locations. Below is a list of many upcoming Thanksgiving events. Please understand this is a “live” article. Expired events will disappear […]

Eli Young Band to Mesmerize Audiences at the Oxford Performing Arts Center

Eli Young Band

Oxford, AL – Get ready for a musical extravaganza as the Grammy-nominated Eli Young Band takes the stage at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 16th, at 7:00 pm. Known for their soul-stirring lyrics and infectious melodies, the Eli Young Band has become a household name in the music industry, delivering chart-topping hits and […]

Statewide High School Football Scoreboard

Oxford’s football team breaks through the sign ahead of Friday’s first-round playoff game against Athens on Lamar Field. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/Gunghophotos.com)

Calhoun County, AL – Playoff scores and pairings from the Alabama High School Athletic Association and Alabama Independent Schools Association, via the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Playoff scores CLASS 7A Central-Phenix City 63, Davidson 21 Auburn 27, Baker 17 Mary Montgomery 21, Dothan 13 Enterprise 63, Daphne 28 Hoover 42, James Clemens 16 Hewitt-Trussville 56, Bob […]

Senator Britt Challenges Secretary Mayorkas on Border Crisis Response

Under Questioning from Senator Britt, Secretary Mayorkas Again Fails to Articulate a Border Plan, Acknowledge Border ‘Crisis’ or ‘Emergency’

Washinton D.C. – In a tense session of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) confronted U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, seeking answers regarding the ongoing challenges at the southern border. The hearing, designed to review the Biden Administration’s Fiscal Year 2024 emergency supplemental funding request for the U.S. Department of Homeland […]

Playoff Roundup

Piedmont’s Ishmael Bethel finishes off a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at J.B. Pennington on Friday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today

Calhoun County, AL – Bethel leads the way as Piedmont turns in ‘most complete game of the year’ to roll pass J.B. Pennington. Oxford overcomes illness, injuries to eliminate Athens. Randolph County dominates second half to beat W.S. Neal, and Handley rides Goss to 68 points against St. Michael. Area scoreboard THURSDAY, Nov. 9 CLASS 5A […]

Oxford Has a Hive Mentality

Oxford seniors (from left) Forrest Heacock, Carter Johnson and R.J. Brooks sport the caps of their college choices during Friday’s signing ceremony in the school’s media center. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford, AL – Oxford’s state-championship baseball team produces three more signees, bringing the total to eight with three more Yellow Jackets committed. By Joe Medley The list of Oxford state baseball champions turned college signees keeps growing. Three made it official Friday, with rising seniors Carter Johnson (Alabama), R.J. Brooks (Jacksonville State) and Forrest Heacock (Snead […]

American Red Cross Seeks Dedicated Volunteers to Make a Difference

American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities

Calhoun County, AL – In the ongoing mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering during emergencies, the American Red Cross is actively calling for volunteers to join their ranks. The organization harnesses the power of dedicated volunteers and the generosity of donors to respond to disasters and provide essential services. Volunteering isn’t just about lending a […]

100 and Counting for Jacksonville’s Ogle

Jacksonville quarterback Jim Ogle holds the football commemorating his 100th career touchdown pass Friday with Emersyn Edwards (left) and Madi Smith. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s Ogle throws 100th career TD pass as Golden Eagles dispatch Bayside to reach second round. Includes first-round scores and second-round pairings for area teams. 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. […]