Local Trio of Leaders Elevates Calhoun County to Statewide Influence
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County, Alabama, has found itself in the unique position of hosting not one but three leaders at the helm of major statewide associations. Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood, Sheriff Matthew Wade, and County Commissioner Lee Patterson now hold the presidencies of their respective statewide organizations. This rare alignment of leadership […]
Calhoun County Launches Supply Drive as Alabama National Guard Assists North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Calhoun County and Montgomery, AL – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Calhoun County is stepping up to help, with local officials organizing a major supply drive to support recovery efforts in the hardest-hit areas. Simultaneously, Governor Kay Ivey announced the activation of an Alabama National Guard team to assist with search and rescue operations in […]
New Titleholders Crowned at Oxford Bynum Community Center
Oxford, AL – Following a successful preliminary weekend, new titleholders were crowned on Sunday, September 29, 2024, to represent the Oxford/Calhoun County area in the upcoming year. The event, held at the Oxford Bynum Community Center, introduced the latest contestants who will join the Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant class of 2025 that will compete next […]
Anniston Public Library to Host Author Event with Tracey Enerson Wood
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Public Library will welcome national and international bestselling author Tracey Enerson Wood for a special event on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Wood will present her latest novel, Katharine, the Wright Sister, a vibrant historical fiction that tells the story of Katharine Wright, the lesser-known sister of aviation pioneers […]
Governor Kay Ivey Announces $3.1 Million in State Funding for Alabama Road and Bridge Projects
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced $3.1 million in state funding for various road and bridge projects across Alabama, demonstrating her continued focus on improving the state’s infrastructure. The funding is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Annual Grant Program, created under the Rebuild Alabama Act, which was signed into law […]
2024 Chief Ladiga Marching Festival to Take Place in Piedmont
Piedmont, AL – The annual Chief Ladiga Marching Festival, hosted by the Piedmont Band Boosters, is set to showcase the region’s most talented high school marching bands on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The event will begin at 12:00 PM at the Piedmont High School stadium and promises a day full of music, precision, and showmanship […]
Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Sept 30-Oct. 5. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or [email protected]. Football THURSDAY, Oct. 3 Munford at Talladega FRIDAY, Oct. 4 Hokes Bluff at Alexandria Anniston at Cherokee County Central-Clay at Elmore County Tallassee at Cleburne County Cleveland at Coosa Christian […]
