November 2023 Activity Report: Insights from the Piedmont Police Department
Piedmont, AL – The City of Piedmont Police Department lists their activity for the public to view. Within this report are some abbreviations that may not be known to everyone. F.T.A – Failure to Appear, someone did not go to a court date and a judge has issued a warrant for their arrest. F.T.P. – Failure […]
City Council Appoints New Member to the Anniston Museum & Gardens Board
Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on December 5th, 2023 Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Call To Order Roll Call Mayor Jack Draper – Present Ward 1 Councilman Jay Jenkins – Absent Ward 2 Councilman Demetric D. Roberts – Present Ward 3 Councilwoman Ciara Smith – Present Ward 4 […]
Honoring Fallen Heroes: Wreaths Across America Event at Anniston’s Fort McClellan Military Cemetery
Anniston, AL – The McClellan Development Authority, in collaboration with Visit Calhoun County, Alabama, and The City of Anniston, invites the community to join a poignant event at the Fort McClellan Military Cemetery on Saturday, December 16th, at 11:00 am. The ceremony, part of the nationwide initiative known as Wreaths Across America, aims to Remember, […]
Commercial Vehicle Fire Prompts Lane Closure on I-20
Calhoun County, AL – An incident involving a commercial vehicle fire has led to the closure of all westbound lanes on Interstate 20 near the 194 mile marker in Cleburne County. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported that the fire occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, causing disruptions and necessitating immediate action. […]
Letter to the Editor – Opinion Piece Regarding EMS and Ambulance Shortages
Calhoun County, AL – We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All opinions are from the writer and are not the opinion of Calhoun County Journal. Please feel free to include your name or post anonymously. We will not posts threats or accusations. We encourage reader interaction with this news platform. […]
Community Extravaganza at Excel Academy: A Holiday Evening of Cookies, Crafts, and Learning in Anniston
Anniston, AL — Anticipation is rising in Anniston as the Excel Academy prepares to host a captivating community event on December 12th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The school, located at 32 Watson St., Anniston, AL 36206, will transform into a holiday wonderland for an engaging evening of family-friendly activities. The highlight of the […]
Piedmont City Council Meeting
Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday afternoon Piedmont City Council Meeting Mayor Baker told the Council that the total expenses are $ 291,050.30 cents. Mayor Baker also told the Council about The Tree City USA Proclamation where the City of Piedmont will start planting Trees again. The City Clerk Carl Hinton spoke about the Zoning […]
Presidential Proclamation: Flag at Half-Staff in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Washington D.C. – President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has issued a proclamation designating December 7, 2023, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, marking the 82nd anniversary of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. In a solemn declaration, President Biden calls on the nation to honor the memory of the 2,403 service members and civilians who lost […]
