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Old Guard Prevails

Old guard prevails

Annsiton, AL – Wigington finishes 13 under, wins the 88th Calhoun County Championship and clinches fifth county player-of-the-year honor. By Joe Medley In a season that saw seven different winners in the first seven Calhoun County Golf Tour points events, including three first-time winners, the old guard prevailed. Gary Wigington finished off a 13-under-par performance […]

This Week’s Schedule

This Week's Schedule

High school sports events for area teams for the week of Aug. 19-24. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or [email protected]. Football THURSDAY, Aug. 22 Wellborn at Munford (jamboree) White Plains at Talladega Sand Rock at Spring Garden FRIDAY, Aug. 23 Anniston at Cleburne County (jamboree) Central-Clay at Handley Piedmont at Cherokee County Donoho at Gaylesville […]

Teacher Stories from the “Treasure Our Teachers” Program Across Calhoun County

Supporting School Superheroes Martin’s Miracles Unveils Treasure Our Teachers

This year, Martin’s Family Clothing honored exceptional teachers through the “Treasure Our Teachers” program, which fulfilled classroom wish lists for selected nominees. Here are some inspiring stories from the program: Blair Lacy: Inspired by his mother, Blair Lacy goes above and beyond for his students. His dedication includes wrestling in front of the entire school […]

Hobson City Celebrates 125th Anniversary with a Week of Festivities

Hobson City Birthday Celebration

Hobson City, AL – Hobson City, Alabama’s first incorporated African American city, marked a momentous milestone with a week-long celebration of its 125th birthday, beginning August 11th. Established on August 16, 1899, Hobson City has long been a symbol of resilience, progress, and community strength. The celebration kicked off on Sunday, August 11th, with a spiritual […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seek Public Assistance in Recent Property Crime Investigations

Calhoun County Sherrif Crime Stoppers

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is actively engaged in investigations related to recent property crimes and is reaching out to the public for assistance. By fostering community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office aims to enhance public safety and bring those responsible for criminal activities to justice.   Incident 1: Sometime between 6/4/24 and […]