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Assurance from Jacksonville Fire Chief that Fire is Under Control in Jacksonville

Controlled Fire in Jacksonville -2

Jacksonville, AL – Residents of Jacksonville can breathe easy as Chief Kadle of the Jacksonville Fire Department assures the community that the reported fire on Carpenter Lane is not a wildfire. The report came in at approximately 3:00pm and the Jacksonville Fire Department was on scene within minutes. Chief Kadle spoke to the Calhoun Journal […]

A Face to Face with Calhoun County Superintendent Dr. Reyes

Calhoun County School

In a recent interview with Dr. Reyes, the Superintendent of Calhoun County School System (CCSS), he shed light on the key priorities and initiatives that the school system has been focusing on in recent years. Dr. Reyes emphasized the three E’s for the older students: enroll, enlist, or employ. “For the older kids, I like […]

Anniston Police Stats 02/19/2024 to 02/25/2024

Anniston Stats

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 02/19/2024 to 02/25/2024. Anniston Officers answered a total of 1112 calls for service. There were 75 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were 55 miscellaneous (minor) incident reports taken. There were nine felony arrests. There were 21 misdemeanor arrests. […]

Miss East Alabama Pageant 2024 Set to Enchant Anniston

Miss East Alabama

Anniston, AL – Prepare for a spectacle of grace, poise, and radiant beauty as the Miss Calhoun County, Miss Motorsports, and Miss Cheaha Pageants present the much-anticipated Miss East Alabama Pageant 2024. This extraordinary event is scheduled to unfold on Saturday, March 9th, starting at 10:00 am, at the Anniston Performing Arts Center. The Miss East […]

Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Sylacauga Man

Fatal Crash

Talladega County, AL – On Saturday, February 24, at approximately 11 p.m., a single-vehicle crash unfolded, resulting in the untimely death of 22-year-old Courtney C. Gamble Jr. Courtney C. Gamble Jr. was behind the wheel of a 2019 Toyota Corolla when the vehicle left the roadway, careening into a tree. The absence of a seat […]

This Week’s Schedule for Calhoun County

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 26-March 2. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Basketball FINAL FOUR Legacy Arena, Birmingham MONDAY, Feb. 26 CLASS 1A GIRLS Marion County (17-14) vs.  Keith (18-9), 9 a.m. Spring Garden (31-1) vs. Elba (28-4), noon 1A Girls’ Finals Thursday, Feb. […]

Rev Up for a Cause: Auto Show Benefiting Wounded Warrior Foundation

Auto Show Benefit of Wounded Warrior

Anniston, AL – This Saturday, March 2nd, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Absolution Offroad Events is hosting the first annual Auto Show at Greenway CDJR of Anniston, a must-attend event for off-road enthusiasts and supporters of a noble cause. The Auto Show aims to bring together Jeep and off-road vehicle enthusiasts for a day of […]

Unlocking Economic Insights: The 22nd Annual Economic Forum in Jacksonville

22nd annual economic forum

Jacksonville, AL – As March unfolds, the 22nd Annual Economic Forum, an event hosted by the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center in collaboration with the Jacksonville State University College of Business & Industry is gearing up. This annual gathering, scheduled for March 1st from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at Merrill Hall, promises to […]

Calhoun County Baseball

Calhoun County baseball

Calhoun County, AL – Defending champion Oxford draws the top seed, Alexandria No. 2 and Piedmont No. 3. Tourney starts Friday, will play out at Choccolocco Park. By Joe Medley New coach, same consideration for Oxford baseball headed into the Calhoun County tournament. County coaches unanimously voted the defending champion Yellow Jackets as the No. 1 […]