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Spectrum Awarded Grant to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in Calhoun County

SPECTRUM AWARDED GRANT FOR CALHOUN COUNTY

Calhoun County, AL – Spectrum, a leading provider of broadband services, has announced today the receipt of a significant grant from the Alabama Capital Projects Fund, totaling over $340,000. This grant aims to extend gigabit high-speed internet access to more than 450 homes and small businesses in Calhoun County. With Spectrum’s additional investment of nearly $2.3 […]

Calhoun County Softball and Soccer

County softball, soccer

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria top seed in Calhoun County softball tournament. Donoho girls, Oxford boys top seeds in county soccer tournament.   WHITE PLAINS — The Calhoun County softball and soccer tournaments start April 1 at Choccolocco Park. Coaches met, voted for seeds and set pairings on Wednesday. Tickets for both tournaments are $12, which […]

Governor Kay Ivey and Bipartisan Leaders Introduce “Working for Alabama” Package

Governor Ivey, Legislative Leaders Release Transformational ‘Working for Alabama’ Legislative Package

Montgomery, AL – In a display of bipartisan collaboration, Governor Kay Ivey joined Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, and House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels to unveil the “Working for Alabama” package. This ambitious initiative comprises seven bills aimed at enhancing Alabama’s workforce, […]

Calhoun County Spring Experience

Oxford’s Nick Richardson takes off down the first-base line after connecting on a pitch against Alexandria on Thursday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford, AL – Oxford’s Richardson has strong outing as Oxford beats Alexandria. Alexandria rebounds for comeback, walk-off win against Riverdale. Parker pitches Jacksonville past Donoho. By Joe Medley The thing about a tough outing in baseball is, there’s always another outing. Oxford’s Nick Richardson rebounded in a big way Thursday, allowing one hit through three innings […]

Hokes Bluff Donates Police Vehicle to Gadsden State for One Dollar

: Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State, presents a dollar to Hokes Bluff Chief of Police Tyler Roe in exchange for a fully-equipped Ford Explorer. Joining them are, from left, Sgt. Colton Harden, Sgt. David Bankson and Chief Jay Freeman, all of the Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department, and Hokes Bluff Mayor Scott Reeves.

Gadsden, AL – In a gesture of community solidarity and commitment to safety, the City of Hokes Bluff has donated a fully-equipped 2015 Ford Explorer to the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department. The remarkable aspect of this donation? The cost – a mere one dollar. Mayor Scott Reeves of Hokes Bluff expressed […]

ASWA Rankings

ASWA rankings

Calhoun County, AL – The first Alabama Sports Writers Association baseball and softball rankings of the 2024 season. Writers from around the state submit teams for consideration, with records and season scores. Rankings are compiled from those submissions. ASWA SOFTBALL RANKINGS CLASS 7A 1. Thompson (21-2) 2. Hoover (15-3-1) 3. Hewitt-Trussville (11-3) 4. Central-Phenix City (17-3-1) […]