Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Incident 1: Sometime between 2/1/25 and 4/4/25, a storage unit was broken […]
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis Following Presidential and Governor Proclamation
Washington, D.C. / Montgomery, AL – In solemn tribute to the life and legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis, President Donald J. Trump has issued a Presidential Proclamation ordering that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and federal […]
Jacksonville State University Earns Military Friendly® School Designation for 2025–26, Expands Military Tuition Rate to Include Veterans
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (JSU) has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning the coveted 2025–26 designation for its continued commitment to supporting service members, veterans, and their families. The university was selected from a competitive pool of more than 1,800 institutions nationwide and is one of just 830 schools […]
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 14-19. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball playoff series CLASS 5A Second round Jacksonville at Scottsboro Friday, 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, noon (if needed) CLASS 4A Second round Alexandria at Deshler Friday, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 […]
Explore Nature and Raptors at Upcoming Trail Walk in Anniston on April 26
Anniston, AL – Outdoor enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers are invited to experience the beauty of Alabama’s wilderness at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens Trail Walk on Saturday, April 26, at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at Museum Drive in Anniston, as part of the Anniston Museums and Gardens programming. In celebration of the […]
Tennis Sectionals
Hoover, AL – Donoho girls take second at Class 4A-5A Section 5 tournament, punch ticket to Mobile and yet another state-tournament appearance. Oxford duo to state. Team scores 1. Briarwood Christian 70 2. Donoho 68 3. Leeds 35 4. Altamont 30 5. Indian Springs 28, 6. Ramsay and Center Point 8 8. Moody 5 9. Jacksonville […]
Anniston Town Hall to Focus on Education, Transparency, and Community Engagement on May 1
Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Tri-Council is inviting all residents to a critical and community-focused event — the Calhoun County Board of Education Town Hall Meeting — set to take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Anniston City Meeting Center, located at 1615 Noble Street, Suite A. This public […]
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Hoover, AL – Alexandria splits at Hoover, and Pleasant Valley splits. Munford, Southside get victories at White Plains. Randolph County wins two, and Ranburne tops Weaver. SATURDAY SCOREBOARD Softball Faith Academy 3, Alexandria 2 Alexandria 11, Ardmore 6 Elmore County 13, Handley 2 Tallassee 9, Handley 2 St. James 10, Handley 0 Springville 10, Lincoln 0 […]
The Apple Cup Tees Off at Cider Ridge Golf Club in Oxford on April 26
Oxford, AL — Golfers aged 50 and up are invited to take part in a competitive and fun-filled day at the Apple Cup Golf Tournament, set to take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Cider Ridge Golf Club in Oxford. Hosted by the Alabama Senior Amateur Golf Tour, this tournament offers a […]
Golden Moment
Jacksonville, AL – After coming back to force Game 3, Jacksonville walks it off in the fifth inning against John Carroll Catholic to reach the second round of the playoffs. Area first-round series results CLASS 1A Woodland at University Charter Game 1: University Charter wins 5-1 Game 2: University Charter wins 7-3, advances Coosa Christian at […]
