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Calhoun County Probate Judge Forum

Probate Forum

Oxford, AL – Approximately 40 individuals assembled at the Oxford Civic Center on Tuesday night to listen to the perspectives and to learn the about the three candidates vying for the position of probate judge in Calhoun County. Shirley Millwood, Jon Garlick, and Julie Borrelli engaged in a question-and-answer session moderated by “Tex” Carter, the morning […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Most Wanted | February 28, 2024

02 28 24 Calhoun County Sheriff Most Wanted Cover

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]

Oxford City Council February 27th: Oxford Police Honored

Oxford Meeting

Oxford, AL – Regularly called City Council Meeting on February 27th, 2024.   Call to Order Councilwoman Hubbard – Present Councilman Gardner – Present Councilman Waits – Present Councilman Henderson – Absent Councilman Spurlin – Present Welcome/Invocation –  David Mayfield, Lakeview Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes of February 13, 2024 Old Business – […]

Weaver City Council Meeting February 27, 2024 Discusses Potential Changes to Buckhorn Subdivision

Weaver Meeting

Weaver, AL – Weaver held their regularly scheduled works sessions and City Council Meeting on February 27th, 2024.    City Council  Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Councilmember Clint Burns – Present Councilmember Tim McRae – Present Councilmember Cathy Hamby – Present  Mayor Pro Tem Nick Bowles – Present Councilmember Terri Summerlin – Absent Mayor Jeff […]

Governor Kay Ivey Allocates $150 Million for High-Speed Internet Expansion Across Alabama with Two Grants in Calhoun County

Governor Ivey Announces Nearly $150 Million for Broadband Expansion, Impacting 48 Alabama Counties

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced yesterday the approval of nearly $150 million in Capital Projects Fund grants, aimed at expanding high-speed internet services to currently underserved areas across Alabama. The grants, totaling $148.3 million, were awarded to 16 internet service providers, marking a significant step towards achieving comprehensive broadband access for the state. […]

Spring Roundup for Calhoun County

Spring roundup

Calhoun County, AL – Hunt homers as Alexandria rolls past White Plains. Ward powers Pleasant Valley past Jacksonville. Ohatchee wins in a walkoff. JCA puts up 13 runs in opener. Alexandria baseball rallies, beats Jacksonville. White Plains rolls, 12-2. Ohatchee, Faith Christian roll up 16 runs in victories. Munford wins 12-11. PV puts up 20 runs […]

Senator Katie Britt Acknowledges McConnell’s Legacy and Looks Forward to the Future

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Statement on Mitch McConnell Stepping Down as GOP Leader

Washington D.C. – In response to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s recent announcement of stepping down from his leadership position at the end of the year, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) issued a statement expressing congratulations and gratitude for McConnell’s decades of service and leadership. “Today, we congratulate and thank one of Alabama’s greatest native sons. […]

Spring Delight at Jacksonville State University: A Bouquet of Family-Friendly Events

Children’s Activities Planned for Spring

Jacksonville, AL – As the temperatures rise and springtime blossoms around Jacksonville State University, the campus is gearing up for a series of exciting events designed to welcome area children to the “Friendliest Campus in the South.” From Parents Night Out to Spring Break Camp and the much-anticipated Family Fun Day, JSU is set to […]

Familiar Feeling for Anniston Girls

Anniston’s Tykeria Smith tries to get a shot up against T.R. Miller during their Class 4A state semifinal Tuesday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Birmingham, AL – Cold shooting, tough second half doom Anniston’s girls to another ‘sad’ day in Birmingham as T.R. Miller advances to 4A title game. By Joe Medley In nine Final Four trips under veteran head coach Eddie Bullock, Anniston’s girls have had nights when a lid seemed affixed to the rim. The 2009 final against […]