Calhoun County EMA to Transition to Regroup Alerting System
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has announced a significant change in its emergency communication services. Beginning December 10, 2024, the county will transition from the Everbridge Alerting System to the Regroup Alerting System. This update aims to enhance the reliability and accessibility of emergency and weather notifications for all county residents. […]
Cardinal Foundation Launches 12 Days of Giving Campaign to Support Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL – The Cardinal Foundation, the official support organization of Gadsden State Community College, has unveiled its annual 12 Days of Giving fundraising campaign, offering donors a meaningful way to support the college and its students during the holiday season. This year-end initiative invites individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to specific campuses, departments, or programs […]
Jacksonville Library to Host “The North Pole Fa-La-La-La Follies” Talent Show
Jacksonville, AL — Get ready for a festive and fun-filled afternoon at the Jacksonville Public Library as they present The North Pole Fa-La-La-La Follies on Wednesday, December 6, at 4:00 p.m. This holiday-themed event will showcase a hilarious and heartwarming talent show featuring “residents” of the North Pole as they bring their high-energy performances and […]
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to Host 2024 Electoral College Meeting
Montgomery, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen will preside over the state’s 2024 Meeting of the Electors on December 17, 2024, to formally cast votes for President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance. The meeting, a constitutional requirement following the general election, will convene at 12:00 p.m. in the historic chamber of […]
Loyal to the End
Oxford, AL – More than a year after committing, Oxford’s record-setting Mims holds true to form and signs to play under Brohm at Louisville. By: Joe Medley What Oxford High School had in three seasons with Mason Mims as its starting quarterback showed on an overhead screen during Wednesday’s ceremony to celebrate his signing with […]
Hobson City: Honoring History and Building the Future
Hobson City, AL – Hobson City, Alabama’s oldest Black-founded and Black-governed municipality, is advancing its efforts to preserve its rich history, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Alabama Power. In an exclusive interview conducted by Calhoun Journal Managing Editor Shasta Jones, Mayor Alberta McCrory shared the city’s plans to enhance its museum and the broader vision […]
Jax State Signees
Jacksonville, AL – Gamecocks add nine high school seniors on first day of early signing period, including Southside DL McCade Wright. Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez announced the newest members of the 2025 Jax State football team following the December signing period on Wednesday. The class includes nine high school seniors, four on offense and […]
Legal Notice
Anniston Woman Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on McClellan Boulevard
Anniston, AL — In the early hours of December 5, 2024, the Anniston Police Department responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident in the 4100 block of McClellan Boulevard. According to a report from Lieutenant Brockman, officers were dispatched at approximately 4:51 A.M. Upon arrival, authorities determined that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle traveling […]
