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Charity Event Unites First Responders Across Calhoun County to Show Up for Weaver’s Volunteer Fire Department

Smoke Eaters Chili Challegne

Anniston, AL – A recent charity event brought together fire departments and police departments from across Calhoun County to raise funds for the Weaver Volunteer Fire Department. The event saw enthusiastic participation from the Weaver Police, Weaver Fire, Anniston Police, Anniston Fire, Piedmont Police, and Ohatchee Police. Additionally, Rainbow Omega came out in full support of […]

Johnson Drafted from Oxford

Oxford shortstop Carter Johnson during the high school season. On Sunday, the Miami Marlins drafted him in the second round of the MLB draft. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford, AL – Oxford senior shortstop and University of Alabama signee picked in the second round by the Marlins in Sunday’s MLB draft. By Joe Medley The Miami Marlins drafted Oxford High shortstop in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft on Sunday. The 40th-ranked overall prospect, according to MLB.com, was the 56th overall […]

Oxford On Top

Choccolocco Monsters coach Ricky Ray Clayton (left) greets catcher Tate Morris while Cole Tremain (6) and Mason Walker (5) greet pitcher Thomas Ballard during their 5-1 victory over the Gainesville GolDiggers on Saturday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford, AL – Harrison’s double, another strong pitching outing key Choccolocco Monsters’ 5-1 victory over the Gainesville GolDiggers, propel Monsters to sole possession of first in Sunbelt League. By Joe Medley Whatever becomes of the chance the Choccolocco Monsters have earned, their return season to Oxford just keeps getting better. Hayes Harrison’s three-run double in […]

Ted’s Top Tandem

The winning team of Tanner Wells (left) and Jacob LeCroy (right) accept their trophy from Ted’s Charity Invitational tournament director Ted Gregerson after Sunday’s final round at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston, AL – Tanner Wells-Jacob LeCroy shoot final-round 58, win first-ever Ted’s Charity Invitational Golf Tournament at Anniston Country Club. By Joe Medley The first-ever Ted’s Charity Invitational Golf Tournament left an impression on players, and the team of Jacob LeCroy and Tanner Wells left an impression in victory. Wells highlighted the tandem’s 12-under-par 58 […]

Governor Ivey Welcomes Master Chef Junior Winner Bryson McGlynn to Governor’s Mansion

Alabama Chef for the Day Bryson McGlynn

Montgomery, AL – Bryson McGlynn, the 12-year-old Opelika native who recently won the coveted Master Chef Junior title on Fox TV, received a personal invitation from Governor Kay Ivey to join her at the Governor’s Mansion. This special visit was not just an ordinary introductory meeting. Bryson showcased his culinary talents by crafting a delicious […]

Piedmont 7-on-7

Handley celebrates its latest title in the annual Piedmont 7-on-7 on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Piedmont, AL – Handley tops Spring Garden in finals for second year in a row in annual Piedmont 7-on-7 tournament. By Shannon Fagan Handley continued what’s become its rite of summer … winning the Piedmont Passing Camp. The Tigers beat Spring Garden 30-14 in the finals of Saturday’s day-long, 10-team 7-on-7, winning the tournament for […]

Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale

Plant Sale

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum and Gardens is set to host its Third Thursday Plant Sale on July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens (LBG) Greenhouses and Nursery. This event offers an excellent opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to support the growth of the Longleaf Botanical Gardens while enhancing […]

Crowd at Top

Gary Wigington tees off on No. 16 during Saturday’s first round of Ted’s Charity Invitational at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston, AL – Four teams share lead after first round of Ted’s Charity Invitational, and three more lurk one stroke off of the lead headed into Sunday’s final round. By Joe Medley Four teams shot 11-under-par 59 to share the lead after Saturday’s first round of the first annual Ted’s Charity Invitational Golf Tournament at Anniston […]