Calhoun County Explores Major Animal Control Facility Acquisition During Public Hearing
ANNISTON, AL — County commissioners hear public input on proposed $2 million purchase of OneWorld Pet Resort to expand animal shelter services Calhoun County commissioners held a public hearing Thursday morning regarding the potential acquisition of OneWorld Pet Resort, a 38-acre canine facility at Fort McClellan. County Administrator Jonathan Gaddy shared with the Calhoun Journal […]
Calhoun County Schools Hold Second Annual “Feeding of the 5,000”
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County School District marked the first day of the 2025–2026 school year on August 6 with its second annual “Feeding of the 5,000,” an initiative in which local churches and community partners provided meals for more than 1,250 district employees and their families. The effort began in 2024 when […]
Jacksonville Back to School Bash Set for August 9
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville Parks and Recreation will host the Annual Back to School Bash on Friday, August 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Community Center soccer fields. The event will feature inflatables, games, live music, and a school supply giveaway to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Families are […]
Piedmont Fire Department Projected To Be Awarded $488,000 for New Fire Engine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than $6.25 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for Alabama’s farmers and rural communities is included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Act, which has advanced from the Senate Committee on Appropriations to the full Senate for consideration. If approved by both chambers and signed into law, the bill will provide […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Creature Feature on August 9
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its next Creature Feature program on Saturday, August 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the event offers visitors an opportunity to meet and learn about one of the museum’s […]
Jacksonville State University Faculty Share Health Fair Insights at UAB Symposium
Birmingham, AL – Faculty from Jacksonville State University (JSU) presented their experiences with the “Cocky Cares for Calhoun County Health Fair” during the 7th Annual Interprofessional Healthcare Symposium: Elevating Patient Safety Through Interprofessional Innovation on July 25 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The presentation, Faculty Reflections on Designing and Implementing an Interprofessional Community-Based […]
ANSC–Calhoun Business Expo to Offer Free Business Development and Career Resources in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The ANSC–Calhoun Business Expo will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering the community a full day of free workshops, networking opportunities, and local vendor shopping. The event will be held with the goal of connecting residents to tools for career advancement, business development, and […]
Senators Introduce Bill Creating Federal Offense for Murders Committed by Illegal or Deportable Aliens
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jim Justice (R-WV), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Tim Scott (R-SC) have introduced the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act. The proposed legislation would establish a new federal offense for an illegal alien or deportable alien who commits murder in the United States. […]