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

Calhoun County Crimestoppers

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 8/10/24 and […]

Oxford’s Coach of the Year

Choccolocco Monsters coach Ricky Ray Clayton points during a pregame meeting with umpires in June at Choccolocco Park. He is the Sunbelt League’s coach of the year, the league announced Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford, AL – After guiding the Choccolocco Monsters to a Sunbelt League championship, league honors Clayton with top coaching award. By Joe Medley The calendar will flip to September on Sunday, and Ricky Ray Clayton is back to life as he knew it before his championship summer. He’s back to teaching driver’s education at Etowah High […]

Prep Roundup

Prep roundup

Calhoun County, AL – Jacksonville takes second in gold bracket at Albertville, and Donoho splits four matches. In cross country, Southside’s Christopher, Oxford’s Maniscalco win Waffle House/Yellow Jacket Invitational.   ALBERTVILLE — Jacksonville’s volleyball team reached the gold-bracket championship of the Albertville Invitational on Saturday and finished second. The Golden Eagles beat Cherokee County 25-18, 22-25, […]

Jacksonville State University Releases August 2024 Crime Report

JSU Crime Stats

Jacksonville, AL – In adherence to the U.S. Department of Education and The Jeanne Clery Act, Jacksonville State University (JSU) has disclosed its monthly crime statistics for August 2024, providing the community with vital safety information regarding on-campus incidents. The university remains committed to transparency, ensuring that students, faculty, and the broader community are informed about […]

Playing Up

Playing up

Pell City, AL – Rising Coosa Christian scores ‘great accomplishment’ with eye-opening victory over Class 6A Pell City in early-season shocker.   Mark O’Bryant’s five-year run as Coosa Christian’s head football coach has seen the Conquerors reach the Class 1A semifinals twice and finals once. They played their way up to 2A through the AHSAA’s […]