Oxford’s Rubato International Piano Competition Gala Concert: A Celebration of Global Talent and Musical Excellence
Oxford, AL – The Rubato International Piano Competition Gala Concert was a spectacular event, showcasing extraordinary talent from around the globe at the Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) in Alabama. Held on March 16, the gala celebrated the competition’s rapid growth since its inception in 2022, marking Rubato as one of the largest international piano competitions […]
CASA of the Cheaha Region Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Office and Resource Center
Calhoun County, AL – This week, the community came together to celebrate the grand opening of CASA of the Cheaha Region‘s new office and resource center, marking a significant milestone for the organization that supports hundreds of children who are victims of abuse and neglect. The ribbon-cutting ceremony honored the generosity of donors and the resilience […]
Alabama Farmers Federation Recognizes Top Talents in Quilting and Crafting at Farm & Land Conference
Montgomery, AL – A steady stream of Alabama Farmers Federation members gathered at the Farm & Land Conference in Montgomery, held August 1-3, to admire the creativity of their peers in the annual sewing and wreath-making contests. The event, sponsored by the Federation’s Women’s Leadership Division, showcased a variety of quilts, table runners, and wreaths, with […]
Calhoun County Prep Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Jacksonville, Ohatchee, Piedmont, Saks score victories during six-team jamboree at White Plains. Oxford, Cherokee County victorious. JCA falls in regular-season opener By Joe Medley WHITE PLAINS — Jacksonville, Ohatchee, Piedmont, Saks, Sand Rock and White Plains took turns in Friday’s jamboree at White Plains. Each of six games involved a varsity quarter […]
Gadsden State Community College Launches New Medical Assistant Program
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is offering a new gateway into the rapidly growing healthcare field with the launch of its Medical Assistant Program, opening on August 19 at the start of the 2024-25 academic year. Applications are now being accepted for the competitive program, which is designed to equip students with the hands-on […]
Jax State Football
Jacksonville, AL – Third-year Gamecocks head coach Rich Rodriguez talks after Saturday’s practice on Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium. Jacksonville State University’s football team is gearing up for the upcoming season, and third-year Gamecocks head coach Rich Rodriguez shared insights after their first practice on the new turf field. Rodriguez was excited about the opportunity […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Creating a Serene Shade Garden: From Two Maple Trees to a Woodland Retreat
Calhoun County, AL – In 2018 my backyard consisted of two 1965 Maple Trees. Step by step I added shade loving plants surrounding these trees. The first investment was to create raised beds with organic soil. However, I wanted the raised beds to look like they were woodland, not modern. So! I used large fallen […]
Calhoun County Prep Football Scores
Calhoun C0unty, AL – Scores from Friday’s jamborees involving coverage-area teams and Jacksonville Christian’s regular-season opener. Regular season Southern Christian 54, Jacksonville Christian 29 Jamborees AT WHITE PLAINS (One varsity quarter, one 10-minute JV period) Saks 7, White Plains 0 Sand Rock 0, Saks 0 Ohatchee 27, Sand Rock 7 Jacksonville 23, Ohatchee 0 Piedmont 7, […]
Calhoun County Weather for August 17, 2024
Calhoun County, AL –Join us for today’s weather forecast for Calhoun County on August 17, 2024. We’ll take a closer look at the weather patterns affecting our area and provide you with the latest updates on the chance of rain. While no severe weather is expected, light showers may appear, so don’t forget your […]