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Honda Recognizes Rainbow Omega with Prestigious Excellence Award

Rainbow Omega

Eastaboga, AL – In a significant recognition of its commitment to quality and delivery, Rainbow Omega, a non-profit organization in Calhoun County dedicated to serving adults with developmental disabilities, was recently honored with a prestigious national award from Honda. The award celebrates Rainbow Omega’s outstanding performance in assembling owner’s manual kits for vehicles manufactured by Honda […]

Jacksonville Ground Pound

With a veteran offensive line clearing the way, Jacksonville quarterback Jackson Bonner runs for yardage at Alexandria on Friday (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Alexandria, AL – After four years of winning through the air, Jacksonville shows its ground-and-pound prowess in 49-21 victory over rival Alexandria. This week’s schedule THURSDAY, Aug. 29 Hokes Bluff 21, Southside 13 FRIDAY, Aug. 30 Jacksonville 49, Alexandria 21, FINAL Beauregard 8, Anniston 6, FINAL Central-Clay 35, Benjamin Russell 28, FINAL Cherokee County 42, […]

Empower Your Business: Register Now for the PITCH Competition at Oxford Civic Center

Sign up to PITCH your business idea

Oxford, AL – The Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center is hosting an exciting event designed to empower local small businesses. The event, titled “PITCH,” will take place on October 1st at the Oxford Civic Center. This innovative competition is a unique opportunity for small businesses in the area to showcase their potential and […]

Calhoun County Prep Roundup

Donoho celebrates its victory over Ragland on Friday. The Falcons ended a 13-game losing streak. (Photo Courtesy of The Donoho School)

Calhoun County, AL – Donoho, first-year Falcons coach Smith taste winning for the first time in a while. Wellborn goes on the road to bag region victory. Oxford holds off Moody. Piedmont shakes off Saks in second half. Munford downs rival Lincoln. Westbrook Christian gets region victory. Handley, Ranburne, JCA victorious. THURSDAY, Aug. 29 Hokes Bluff […]

Fatal Crash Near Oxford Claims Life of Wadley Man, Investigation Ongoing

Fatal Crash Near Oxford

Cleburne, AL – A two-vehicle crash occurred on Friday, August 30, at approximately 1:15 p.m., claiming the life of a Wadley resident. Dillion C. Wheeles, 30, was fatally injured when the 2009 Chrysler Sebring he was driving collided head-on with a 2018 International Prostar tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer was operated by Leslie C. Crowder, 74, of Valley. […]

Alabama High School Friday Scoreboard

Friday scoreboard

Calhoun County, AL – Friday’s high school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association: Addison 36, Decatur Heritage 20 Appalachian 20, Cleveland 6 Ardmore 29, Clements 0 Athens 42, Buckhorn 7 Auburn 52, Vestavia Hills 17 Austin 41, Decatur 0 Autauga Aca. 24, Thorsby 21 Autaugaville 41, Calhoun 0 Baker […]