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Talladega Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash

Traffic Fatality

Talladega, AL – A two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, October 10, has resulted in the death of a Talladega man. The accident occurred around 6:25 a.m. on Alpine Winterboro Road in the Alpine community of Talladega County. Cody S. Hester, 29, was riding a 1994 Harley Davidson FLTCU Ultra Tour Glide CL motorcycle when he […]

Calhoun County Youth Shine at the Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows

Aidan Hammonds of Calhoun County exhibited the Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt in the Youth Swine Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 13 in Montgomery. A gilt is a female pig that has not yet had a litter. Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance sponsored youth livestock events at the fair. Hammonds is pictured with judge Colby Hough and Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan.

Montgomery, AL – Calhoun County’s youth showcased their talent and dedication at the Alabama National Fair, held on October 13 in Montgomery, with several standout performances in the Youth Swine Show. The event highlighted the hard work and commitment of young exhibitors from across the state, particularly those representing Calhoun County. In the Senior Showmanship category, […]

Calhoun County Icon Lilly Ledbetter, Champion of Equal Pay, Passes Away at 86

Photo taken by the Calhoun Journal at International Women’s Day Celebration in Anniston

Calhoun C0unty, AL – Lilly Ledbetter, a prominent figure in the fight for equal pay, has passed away at the age of 86. Known for her pivotal role in influencing federal legislation, Ledbetter’s legacy stems from her discovery that she earned significantly less than her male colleagues at a Goodyear plant in Gadsden, Alabama. According to […]

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