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Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Set for Feb. 21-23

Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday Approaches

Montgomery, AL – From Friday, Feb. 21, to Sunday, Feb. 23, Alabama will observe its 14th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, providing residents with an opportunity to restock essential emergency supplies tax-free. The Alabama Retail Association encourages individuals and businesses to take advantage of the savings by preparing for severe weather before it strikes. […]

Senators Britt and Cruz Introduce Bill to Protect Military Installations from Foreign Adversaries

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz Introduce Legislation to Prevent Adversaries from Buying Land Near Military Installations

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with several colleagues, have introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act, a bill aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from acquiring property near Department of Defense (DOD) installations and training areas. The legislation targets entities linked to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. […]

Anniston Museums and Gardens Unveils What’s the Story? Art of the Duel

What's the Story Art of the Duel

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens is set to transport visitors back in time with its latest immersive event, What’s the Story? Art of the Duel. Taking place on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at Museum Dr, Anniston, AL 36206, the program promises to bring a fascinating 1500-year-old tradition to life. The […]

Alabama Approves $23.5 Million in SEEDS Grants to Boost Industrial Development

Governor Ivey Announces $23.5 Million in SEEDS Grants to Boost Alabama’s Economic Growth

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved 29 grants totaling $23.5 million under the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. The funding aims to accelerate the development of industry-ready sites and position Alabama to attract transformative economic growth projects. The SEEDS grants will facilitate […]

Letter to the Editor – Response to Senator Keith Kelley

Letter to the Editor

We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All opinions are from the writer and are not the opinion of Calhoun County Journal. Please feel free to include your name or post anonymously. We will not posts threats or accusations. We encourage reader interaction with this news platform. Date Submitted February 16, […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall, Coalition of AGs Seek Answers from Asset Managers on Chinese Investments

Attorney General Marshall joins coalition probing asset managers’ activity regarding Chinese investments

Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in questioning major asset management firms about their transparency regarding investments in China. The coalition sent a letter on Thursday to BlackRock, State Street, Invesco, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, raising concerns that these firms may be misrepresenting and omitting […]

Gadsden State Community College Drives Economic Growth with $270.5 Million Impact

Gadsden State Community College generates $270.5 million dollars in Economic Impact

Gadsden, AL –  Gadsden State Community College (GSCC) continues to serve as a major force for economic growth and community development across Alabama. According to the latest Economic Impact Study for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 conducted by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics, GSCC contributed an impressive $270.5 million in total added income to […]

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

Spring Roundup

Anniston, AL – Luna drives in three runs as Ohatchee improves to 3-1 in Whitney Gallahar Classic. Jacksonville, Lincoln also pick up victories.   Mackenzie Luna went 2-for-2 with a double, three RBIs and two runs to lead Ohatchee to a 5-2 victory over Woodland on Saturday in the Whitney Gallahar Classic at Woodland Park. […]

Jacksonville Library to Host “Companion Planting for the Home Garden” Class

Companion planting

JACKSONVILLE, AL – Gardeners looking to enhance their skills and create a more sustainable home garden will have an exciting opportunity to learn from an expert at the Jacksonville Public Library. On Saturday, February 22nd, from 10 to 11 a.m., Root & Bloom Consulting will present “Companion Planting for the Home Garden”, a one-hour class […]