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Calhoun County Man Sentenced to 63 Months for Felony Firearm Possession

Calhoun County man, felon sentenced to 5 years in prison for chasing girlfriend with shotgun during argument

Calhoun County, AL – Matthew Hal McCraney, a 49-year-old resident of Ohatchee, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge R. David Proctor for the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The sentencing was announced on Friday, November 11, by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Alcohol, […]

Governor Kay Ivey Celebrates 741 Foster Care Adoptions in Alabama for Fiscal Year 2023

Governor Ivey Announces Another Strong Year for Alabama Adoptions

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that the Alabama Department of Human Resources has successfully finalized 741 foster care adoptions during Fiscal Year 2023, showcasing the state’s commitment to finding permanent, loving homes for children in need. The announcement precedes Governor Ivey’s proclamation of National Adoption Day, observed on November 18, 2023, aligning […]

Anniston Spotlight on the Past: Explore History at Berman Museum’s Interactive Event

Spotlight on the Past

Anniston, AL – History enthusiasts and curious minds alike are invited to join the upcoming event, Spotlight on the Past, hosted by Anniston Museums and Gardens. Taking place on Saturday, November 25th, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Berman Museum, this event promises an engaging and interactive journey through time. Visitors to the Berman […]

Jacksonville Soars: Golden Eagles Make School History Again

Jacksonville’s Damonte Sinclair celebrates after catching a touchdown pass in the Golden Eagles win in Friday’s second-round playoff game at Bibb County. (Photo by Necorra Harris/Golden Eagle Media)

Jacksonville, AL – For second time in school history, Jacksonville advances past second round of playoffs, earns quarterfinal shot against Catholic-Montgomery at home. Football playoffs FRIDAY, Nov. 17 CLASS 6A A.H. Parker 21, Oxford 14, FINAL CLASS 4A Cherokee County 49, Haleyville 14, FINAL Jacksonville 28, Bibb County 21, FINAL Booker T. Washington 22, Handley 9, […]

Statewide Scoreboard

Statewide scoreboard

Calhoun County, AL – Results from Friday’s second-round Alabama High School Athletic Association playoff games with pairings, via the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Second-round scores CLASS 7A Central-Phenix City 49, Auburn 21 Hewitt-Trussville 40, Hoover 7 Mary Montgomery 13, Enterprise 10 Thompson 34, Vestavia Hills 14 CLASS 6A Benjamin Russell 47, Hueytown 27 Clay-Chalkville 17, […]

Playoff Roundup

Cherokee County’s Jacob Cornejo runs to school history as the Warriors beat Haleyville in Friday’s second-round playoff action. (Photo by Shannon Fagan/WEIS Radio)

Centre, AL – Cornejo makes Cherokee County history as Warriors beat Haleyville, advance to quarterfinals. Oxford, Handley suffer second-round losses. Football playoffs FRIDAY, Nov. 17 CLASS 6A A.H. Parker 21, Oxford 14, FINAL CLASS 4A Cherokee County 49, Haleyville 14, FINAL Jacksonville 28, Bibb County 21, FINAL Booker T. Washington 22, Handley 9, FINAL CLASS 3A […]