Tony Willis Reflects on New Role in Calhoun County as Superintendent
Calhoun County — The Calhoun County School District recently appointed Tony Willis as its new Superintendent at a special meeting held on July 23, 2024. The district’s website has warmly welcomed Willis and his wife, Lisa, to the Calhoun County Schools family. The Calhoun Journal had the opportunity to speak with both Superintendent Willis and […]
Anniston Museum and Gardens Hosts Intro to Nature Journaling Workshop
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum and Gardens is excited to host an introductory workshop on nature journaling on July 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The event will take place at 800 Museum Drive, Anniston, AL 36206, and is open to participants of all ages. Nature journaling involves drawing or writing in response to natural […]
Piedmont Welcomes New Trash Truck and Dump Truck with Excitement
Piedmont, AL – Mayor Bill Baker of Piedmont was very excited about their new city trash truck that came Thursday. City officials plan to keep this truck 2 years and then trade it in on another new truck. This way we keep a good warranty on hand along with a fairly new truck. On Wednesday, City […]
Anniston to Host Downtown After Dark Music Series at Noble Street Park
Anniston, AL – Anniston is set to launch its exciting new outdoor music series, Downtown After Dark, on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Noble Street Park. Presented by Main Street Anniston and The City of Anniston, the event promises an evening of lively entertainment and community enjoyment. Downtown After Dark will take […]
Jacksonville Parks and Recreation To Host Luau-Themed “In-Town Vacay” Event
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the second “In-Town Vacay” of the summer, set to take place on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 501 A Alexandria Road SW, Jacksonville, AL. The event, which kicks off at 7:00 PM, will feature a festive luau theme, promising an evening filled with fun […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Coalition Opposing Rescheduling of Marijuana
Montgomery, AL – This week, Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 11 states in submitting a public comment letter opposing the Biden Administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act. The comment letter, which spans 40 pages, was submitted in response to the Department […]
Anniston Changers Service Project Set for Woodstock 5K Race Course
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston invites community members to join the Anniston Changers for a service project on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The event will take place from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM CT, focusing on enhancing the Woodstock 5K Race Course area. Volunteers will gather in the parking lot of Anniston High […]
Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama’s Aerospace and Defense Industry at Farnborough Airshow
Farnborough, UK – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined a bipartisan Congressional delegation at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, where she underscored the significance of Alabama’s aerospace and defense sector to American competitiveness and national security. Senator Britt, along with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Deb […]
EPA Hosts Detailed Public Meeting on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Anniston PCB Site
Oxford, AL – On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a public meeting at the Oxford Civic Center to present the Proposed Plan for the cleanup of the Anniston PCB site. Running from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the session provided an in-depth overview of the remediation process and offered local residents […]
Oxford Public Library To Host Meet-and-Greet with Meteorologist James Spann
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Public Library is thrilled to announce an exciting event for the community: a meet-and-greet with renowned local meteorologist James Spann. This special occasion will take place on Friday, July 26th, at 9:00 AM at the Oxford Public Library, located at 110 E 6th Street, Oxford, AL. James Spann, a respected […]
