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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes

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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 April 1, 2025 and April 10, 2025, someone […]

Weaver State Track

Weaver’s boys celebrate after winning their first state track championship Saturday at Cullman. (Submitted photo)

Cullman, AL – Weaver boys surge to lead on Saturday, hold off charge from T.R. Miller to win first state track title. Will be updated as events in other classifications are complete. Weaver’s boys’ have their first state track championship. Led by standouts KeShawn Allen, Harper Williams. D.J. Marbury and Kaden Gooden, the Bearcats surged […]

West Anniston Foundation to Host Community Environmental Event at Zinn Park on May 10

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Anniston, AL — The West Anniston Foundation invites the public to Zinn Park on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for a special three-hour community event celebrating the connection between Earth Day and Mother’s Day. Scheduled from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., the event aims to raise awareness about environmental protection, public health, and community resilience. Families and residents […]

Anniston State Track

Anniston’s boys celebrate Saturday after winning their third Class 4A state outdoor track title in four years at Gulf Shores. (Submitted photo)

Anniston, AL – Anniston boys do it again, pass field on final day to claim third Class 4A state track title in four years.   Lisa Howard Holland always takes a relatively small group to the state track meet, but the veteran Anniston coach always gets the most out of them. The Bulldogs passed the […]

Crime Reports at Jacksonville State University: April 2025

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Jacksonville, AL –  Jacksonville State University (JSU) has released its latest campus crime and activity log in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education and the Jeanne Clery Act. The log provides a detailed record of incidents reported on campus, offering transparency and insight into the current status of each case, including whether they are […]

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

Alexandria”s dugout reacts during an East Regional game at Sand Mountain Park in 2023. Softball regionals start Monday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of May 5-10. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Softball regionals EAST REGIONAL At Sand Mountain Park, Albertville Class 1A THURSDAY, May 7 Appalachian vs. Skyline, 9 a.m. Spring Garden vs. Addison, 9 a.m. Meek vs. Jacksonville Christian, 9 a.m. […]

Governor Ivey Proclaims May 4–11 as National Small Business Week in Alabama

Governor Ivey Proclaims May 4 through 11 as National Small Business Week in Alabama

Montgomery, AL — Governor Kay Ivey has officially designated Sunday, May 4, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, as National Small Business Week in Alabama, issuing a proclamation that highlights the vital role small businesses play in driving the state’s economy and supporting job creation. “Small businesses are the engine that keep Alabama moving forward – powering […]

Lotto Birdies

Lotto birdies

Georgia’s Robinson shoots a 6-under-par 66 to lead the Pine Hill Invitational after one round. Four golfers lurk one stroke back. By Joe Medley PINE HILL — Alabamians often drive to Cody Robinson’s place of employment to buy lottery tickets, but he brought a winning number to Alabama on Saturday. The Tallapoosa, Ga., resident shot […]

Senator Katie Britt Leads Introduction of Insurance Data Protection Act to Limit Federal Overreach in State-Regulated Insurance Industry

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads Legislation to Prevent Federal Overreach into State-Regulated Insurance Industry

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, has introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act (S. 1544) alongside 10 Republican Senate colleagues. The bill aims to reinforce the authority of state insurance regulators and limit the reach of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO), […]