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Most Wanted in Calhoun County | April 30, 2025

Most wanted cover April 30 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]

Gadsden State Celebrates Student Success at 59th Annual Honors Day Events

Outstanding students recognized at Honors Day in Gadsden

GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College recently honored hundreds of students for their academic excellence, service, and perseverance during its 59th Annual Honors Day events, held April 15-16 across multiple campuses. More than 300 awards and scholarships were presented during ceremonies at the Beck Conference Center for students attending the Gadsden and Centre campuses, […]

Calhoun County Soccer Playoffs

Weaver boys celebrate after beating J.B. Pennington on Tuesday and advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time. (Submitted photo)

Weaver, AL – Weaver boys make program history by advancing to Elite Eight. White Plains boys advance with victory over Hokes Bluff. Tuesday’s scoreboard TUESDAY, April 29 Weaver boys 3, J.B. Pennington 2 White Plains boys 5, Hokes Bluff 3 Hokes Bluff 2, White Plains girls 1 Glencoe girls 9, Saks 3 Westbrook Christian girls 2, […]

Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department Praises Multi-Agency Teamwork in Successful Hiker Rescue

image The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department would like to extend our sincere thanks to Cleburne 911, ALEA Aviation, Oxford EMS, Lineville Police Department, and the Clay

Cleburne County, AL – The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department extended its gratitude on Tuesday to several partnering agencies after a hiker in distress was safely rescued from the Pinhoti Trail earlier in the day. The operation, which required quick coordination and specialized resources, involved support from Cleburne 911, ALEA Aviation, Oxford EMS, the Lineville Police […]

Reason to Hope

Hope Christian players and coaches huddle at the pitcher’s mound at Montgomery’s Paterson Field after Wednesday’s Game 3 of their Class A AISA semifinal series with Patrician. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Errors, Patrician power doom Hope Christian in Game 3 of AISA semifinal series, but deep run in inaugural season makes ‘chasing greatness’ feel more doable for upstart program. By Joe Medley MONTGOMERY — Roby Brooks’ stood on Montgomery’s Paterson Field, site of the AISA’s semifinals and finals, and recalled humbling times early in Hope Christian’s […]

Senator Katie Britt Applauds Senate Commerce Committee for Advancing Lulu’s Law

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Issues Statement Following Lulu’s Law Passing Senate Commerce Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today commended the Senate Commerce Committee for unanimously advancing Lulu’s Law, bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing public safety by including shark attacks as events eligible for wireless emergency alerts (WEAs). The bill is named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, who survived a shark attack and has […]

Calhoun County Moves Forward in Golf Sectionals

Alexandria’s girls’ golf team won the Class 4A-5A, Section 3 tournament Tuesday at Silver Lakes. (Submitted photo)

Silver Lakes – Stokes leads the way at 79 as Alexandria girls win sectional title at Silver Lakes. White Plains, Piedmont girls also qualify for sub-state. SILVER LAKES — Jasmine Stokes shot 79 to tie for second individually, and defending Class 4A-5A state champion Alexandria won the Section 3 tournament Tuesday. The Valley Cubs shot 43-over-par […]