Piedmont Police Chief Responds to Dog Shooting Incident
Piedmont, AL – The Calhoun Journal has received numerous inquiries regarding a recent dog shooting involving an off-duty Piedmont police officer. In response, Police Chief Nathan Johnson has issued a detailed statement addressing the incident and the subsequent investigation. According to Chief Johnson, the off-duty officer was at his residence, not in uniform, and was […]
CASA of the Cheaha Region Brings Holiday Magic with Inaugural Christmas Celebration
Anniston, AL – In a heartwarming celebration of the holiday spirit, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Cheaha Region hosted its inaugural Christmas event on Sunday, December 15th, at the historic Kress building on Noble Street in Anniston. The event, aimed at raising funds to support CASA’s mission of advocating for abused and neglected children, […]
Rings & Things
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria’s 2024 baseball, girls’ golf teams hear proclamations, receive trophies and rings and see the the new ‘balls on the wall’ in Larry R. Ginn Gymnasium to honor their state championships. Photo gallery by Joe Medley Cover photo: One of the state-championship rings presented to Alexandria’s 2024 baseball and girls’ golf teams […]
“ROC On” Concert Featuring Country Music Legends to Air on Alabama Public Television
Jacksonville, AL – In December 2023, Jacksonville State University’s Stone Center hosted an unforgettable evening as some of the biggest names in country music came together for an intimate concert benefiting the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts (ROC). This star-studded event, the “ROC On” Concert, is now set to air on Alabama Public […]
All-County Flag Football
Calhoun County, AL – Anniston’s Young, Harris and Oxford’s Carter, Webb take top awards as coaches select first All-Calhoun County flag football team. 2024 All-Calhoun County flag football team (Selected by coaches) Coach of the year: Jessica Young, Anniston. Assistant coach of the year: Anna Webb, Oxford. Offensive player of the year: Savannah Carter, Oxford. Defensive […]
Cooper Chevrolet Buick Acquires GMC and Hyundai Franchises, Rebrands as Cooper Auto Family
Anniston, AL – In a move marking the largest expansion in its 47-year history, Cooper Chevrolet Buick has acquired GMC and Hyundai franchises from Superior Automotive. This acquisition significantly increases Cooper’s inventory, adding over 300 new GMC vehicles, 400 new Hyundai vehicles, and 600 pre-owned vehicles annually. To reflect this growth, the dealership is rebranding as […]
Rivalry Split
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria’s boys put the defense on Jacksonville, right after Jacksonville does the same to Alexandria. By Joe Medley Cleat Forrest brings a defensive spark for Alexandria’s boys, and the Valley Cubs took his cue upon his first action of the season Monday. Alexandria held Jacksonville to a nine-point third quarter and took control […]
UPDATED: Urgent: Ohatchee Police Seek Help to Locate Abducted Woman
Ohatchee, AL – The Ohatchee Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance to locate Brandy Nicole Brooks, a 36-year-old woman believed to have been abducted and in grave danger. Ms. Brooks was last seen on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, around 7:30 a.m. near Spring Road in Ohatchee. Authorities fear she may be at risk of serious harm […]
