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Calhoun County: Packed Week of High School Sports: Sept. 8–13

Anniston quarterback Damon Pope gets ready to launch a pass as Alexandria’s Cooper Bridges brings pressure during their 2024 game at Alexandria. Both teams will carry top 10 rankings into their Class 4A, Region 6 rematch Friday at Anniston. (Photo by Kimberly Ritchie/For East Alabama Sports Today)

High school sports events for area teams for the week of Sept.8-13. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Feb. 11 Cleburne County at Talladega FRIDAY, Sept. 12 Alexandria at Anniston Marbury at Central-Clay Cherokee County at Etowah Falkville at Coosa Christian Wadley at Donoho Wellborn at Glencoe St. James at Handley Hokes […]

AARP Smart Driver Course to be Offered at Anniston Public Library

AARP Smart Driver Course

Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host the AARP Smart Driver Course on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 108 E. 10th Street in Anniston. The six-hour program provides participants with proven driving techniques to help improve safety on the road. In addition to promoting safer […]

Gadsden State Launches Cardinalettes Dance Team, expands spirit and student engagement

Gadsden State Launches New Spirit Program The Cardinalettes Dance Team

GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College has announced the launch of the Gadsden State Cardinalettes Dance Team, a new spirit initiative designed to enhance campus pride, support Cardinal Athletics, and increase student and community engagement. “The creation of the Cardinalettes Dance Team is an exciting step forward for Gadsden State Athletics,” said Athletic Director […]