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Calhoun County Employee Walks Four Miles in Snow to Care for Shelter Animals

Storm Walking

Calhoun County, AL – Amid the rare snow and icy conditions that struck Alabama last Friday, Calhoun County Animal Control kennel tech Jessie Hodge went above and beyond to ensure the animals under her care were safe. Displaying an extraordinary level of dedication, Hodge walked approximately four miles to work to tend to the 92 animals […]

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

Oxford boys coach Joel Van Meter coaches during last year’s Calhoun County final. The Yellow Jackets carry the top seed into this year’s county tournament, which starts Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Jan. 13-18. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Basketball MONDAY, Jan. 13 Wellborn at Randolph County Anniston at Munford (Boys) Gaylesville at Donoho Ragland at Faith Christian Ohatchee at Piedmont Spring Garden at Weaver (Boys) Sand Rock at Pleasant Valley Spring […]

Calhoun County Commission Meeting Recap: January 9, 2025

County Commision

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission convened on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Chairwoman Henderson presiding. Commissioners Wilson, Shears, and Patterson were present, while Commissioner Howell was absent. The meeting featured a range of agenda items, all of which passed unanimously. Proclamations and Recognitions The commission issued a Proclamation for Human […]

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

Prep basketball

Calhoun County, AL – JCA’s Lee posts second-highest single-game rebounding total in AHSAA history. Also, Alexandria, Glencoe, Spring Garden sweep. Jacksonville’s Nixon has huge night. Marbury paces Weaver boys. JCA, Ranburne, Saks girls victorious.   Noah Lee, the Maxpreps national rebounding leader, amassed 34 rebounds to go with 23 points as Jacksonville Christian beat Gaylesville 64-50 […]