Calhoun County’s 2nd Annual Smoke Eaters Chili Challenge Coming to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE — The heat is on as Calhoun County’s firefighters and police officers prepare to face off in the 2nd Annual Smoke Eaters Chili Challenge. The event will take place on Saturday, September 13, at the Jacksonville Community Center. The competition invites the public to enjoy a day of food and friendly rivalry between first […]
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 on August 26 someone broke into a residence in the […]
Oxford to Host 9/11 Memorial Service at Liberty Park
OXFORD — The City of Oxford will host a 9/11 Memorial Service on Thursday, September 11, beginning at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at Liberty Park, located on the grounds of the Oxford Civic Center at 401 McCullers Lane. The event is open to the public. The Oxford Fire Department has organized the […]
Calhoun County Extension Office: Test Before You Treat: Smarter Fertilizer Use for Healthier Soil
By: Dr. Chip East Alabama Cooperative Extension System Calhoun County, AL – I do not encourage anyone to pay for or apply nutrients that are not needed. If you are going to fertilize a crop it is important to perform a soil analysis in order to find out how much of what type fertilizer is needed. […]
Jacksonville State University Police Emphasize Reporting and Campus Safety
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University (JSU) Police Department is urging students, faculty, and staff to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious or concerning activity. Officials stress that community awareness and timely reporting are critical to maintaining campus safety. According to the university’s public safety records, several incidents were reported across campus from mid-August […]
Community Kickoff Party Set for Anniston Regional Airport
ANNISTON — Anniston Aviation and the Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation will host a community kickoff party on Friday, September 12, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Anniston Regional Airport. The event will serve as the launch for the Foundation’s 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff, scheduled for the following day. Anniston Mayor Ciara Smith […]
Jacksonville State Beats the Odds in Kelly’s First Two Games
Two games into Jacksonville State’s Kelly era, Gamecocks have beaten odds twice and the Conference USA favorite. JACKSONVILLE —- Jacksonville State football stands two games into the Charles Kelly era, and the Gamecocks have overperformed. Show them a prognosticator, and they’ll show you a shrug. Jax State did it when they led 20.5-point favorite Central […]
Junior League Anniston-Calhoun Partners with Hispaños Unidos for Día de los Muertos Celebration
ANNISTON — The Junior League of Anniston-Calhoun (JLAC), in collaboration with Hispaños Unidos, hosted a Día de los Muertos event this year that celebrated tradition while fostering community education. The event was designed to provide visibility and a sense of belonging for members of the local Hispanic population while also educating non-Hispanic residents about the […]
Wood, Chandler, and Brooks-Clay Teams Share Lead at Buddy Moore Charity Tournament
Wood-Wood, Chandler-Chandler and Brooks-Clay lead going into Sunday’s final round of 18th Buddy Moore Charity tournament. By Brandt Locklier ANNISTON — A father-son team of Robin and Caden Wood shot a blistering 60 in Saturday’s early morning tee time and then had to wait to see if the lead would hold up at the 18th annual […]
Jacksonville to Host Silent September 11 Memorial at City Cemetery
JACKSONVILLE — To mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Parks & Recreation will hold a silent memorial ceremony at Jacksonville City Cemetery on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a flag-raising by the Jacksonville State University ROTC. At 8:37 […]