Piedmont Candidates Present Platforms at City Council Forum
PIEDMONT, AL – Nine candidates for Piedmont City Council and one mayoral candidate addressed voters Thursday evening at a candidate forum hosted by the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Piedmont High School. The forum provided candidates three minutes each to present their platforms ahead of the August 26th municipal election. Mayoral Race Kevin Farmer, […]
Calhoun County Quarterback Club Hosts Comprehensive 2025 Football Media Day
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – The Calhoun County Quarterback Club held its annual High School Football Media Day this week, featuring all 14 football programs from across the county. Commissioner Danny Shears served as the event host, welcoming coaches and players from schools ranging from 2A to 6A classifications, plus AISA and eight-man football programs. The […]
Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Voters of Key Absentee Ballot Deadlines for August Municipal Elections
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding voters of important upcoming deadlines related to absentee voting for the August 26, 2025, municipal elections. Voters intending to vote absentee by mail must ensure their absentee ballot applications are received by municipal absentee election managers no later than Tuesday, August 19, 2025. For […]
Calhoun County Gardening – From Blank Canvas to Blooming Beauty: A 7-Year Garden Transformation
Calhoun County, AL – even years ago, I stood in my backyard, face-to-face with two majestic, century-old maple trees. Aside from them, the yard was a blank canvas—no landscaping, no shade in the front yard, and endless potential. As a passionate gardener, I followed what many in our community might consider a natural first instinct: fill […]
Governor Ivey Highlights Alabama’s New Direct Admissions Initiative
MONTGOMERY, AL — On Thursday, July 31, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey delivered remarks at the Alabama Goes to College: Direct Admissions Initiative press event, held at the Capitol Auditorium in Montgomery. The event marked a significant step in expanding access to higher education for Alabama high school seniors. The Direct Admissions Initiative aims to streamline […]
Anniston Public Library Offers Free Cloud Storage Workshop
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is hosting an informative event titled “Cloud Control: Learn about Cloud Storage,” scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The workshop will take place at the library located at 108 E 10th St, Anniston, AL. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the essentials of […]
Calhoun County Road Work to Begin August 4 on Choccolocco Road, Additional Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing
Calhoun County, AL – Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, contractors working on behalf of Calhoun County will begin placing the final surface treatment on Choccolocco Road. The project is expected to take approximately four days to complete, depending on weather conditions and other factors. County officials have stated that every effort will be made to […]
Cheaha Bottles, Antiques, and Collectibles Show Celebrates 10th Anniversary on August 9
Munford, AL – The 10th Annual Cheaha Bottles, Antiques, and Collectibles Show is set to take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, beginning at 9 AM at the Munford Community Center, located at 65 Mitchell Street, Munford, AL. Hosted by Connie Dueker and the National Insulator Association, the event will feature an extensive variety of items […]
Senator Katie Britt Supports Safe Baby Formula Act to Address Toxic Metals in Infant Formula
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) in introducing the Safe Baby Formula Act, a new legislative proposal aimed at improving the safety of infant formula by banning toxic heavy metals and requiring further research by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
Jeep Enthusiasts Gather for the 2025 Alabama Jeep Jam & Ducked Up Competitions
EASTABOGA, AL – Jeep owners and off-road enthusiasts are invited to the 2025 Alabama Jeep Jam & Ducked Up Competitions, scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event will take place at Combat Park and TOP Trails OHV Park, located at 6755 Curry Station Road, Eastaboga, AL 36260. This […]