Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host “Pollinators in Focus” at Choccolocco Park
OXFORD — The Oxford Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to take part in Pollinators in Focus, a free event designed to celebrate pollinators and their importance to Alabama’s environment. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Choccolocco Park. The family-friendly program is part […]
JSU Junior Trey’Vionne Marshall Receives National Fellowship Award
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Trey’Vionne (Trey) Marshall, a junior special education major from Brantley, AL, has been awarded the national Jordan Smith Fellowship Award, a recognition given to undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding support for first-year student success on their campus. Marshall, a first-generation student, expressed […]
Pleasant Valley Sweeps Trimatch; Donoho Splits, JCA Rolls, Oxford, Glencoe, Weaver & Alexandria Victorious
Pleasant Valley sweeps trimatch, and Donoho splits. JCA sweeps Spring Garden in area match. Oxford, Glencoe, Weaver, Alexandria victorious. ANNISTON — Pleasant Valley swept a trimatch at Donoho on Thursday, beating Donoho 25-23, 25-11 and Faith Christian 23-25, 25-23, 15-10. Donoho beat Faith Christian 22-25, 27-25, 15-13. Pleasant Valley’s top performers: — Madison Schwabe: […]
Senator Katie Britt Votes to Confirm Trump Nominees, Criticizes Democratic Obstruction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) released a statement after voting to confirm 48 of President Trump’s civilian nominees, emphasizing her role in addressing what she described as unprecedented obstruction by Senate Democrats during the 119th Congress. Senator Britt, who has emerged as a leading Republican voice on the issue, argued that Senate […]
Oxford Powers Past Clay-Chalkville in Region 7 Flag Football Victory
Oxford flag football gets several big contributions while downing visiting Clay-Chalkville in a Region 7 game. OXFORD — Gabrielle Lindsey passed for three touchdowns and a two-point conversion, and Oxford downed visiting Clay-Chalkville 40-6 in Wednesday’s Class 6A/7A, Region 7 flag-football action on Lamar Field. Oxford improved to 2-1, 2-0 region. Lindsey hit on seven […]
Governor Ivey Highlights Family Benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Siemens family of Dothan as an example of Alabama parents utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the state’s education savings account (ESA) program. Brady and Hannah Siemens have three children—Gabriel, an 11th grader; Remington, a 7th grader; and Annalise, a 3rd grader. All three are enrolled at […]
Community Invited to Fall Revival Night of Worship in Anniston
Anniston, AL – Cornerstone Church is hosting Fall Revival Nights on Wednesday, September 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at its campus located at 2885 Choccolocco Road in Anniston. The midweek gathering is part of a September series aimed at creating space for worship, reflection, and renewal. Organizers describe the evening as an opportunity […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Brief Supporting Parental Rights in Supreme Court Case
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 22-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Foote v. Ludlow School Committee, a case centered on parental rights in education. The coalition filed a brief opposing a Massachusetts school district’s policy that permits “social transitioning” of children without notifying or receiving consent […]
New Rooftop Restaurant Blends French and Italian Cuisine in Anniston
Anniston, AL – A new restaurant, Amore, had its soft launch on Wednesday and the Calhoun Journal was invited to taste the food and experience the ambiance of the rooftop fine dining facility. Amore is a new concept to the area that the owner, Niko Ahmeti, and Chef de Cuisine, Malcolm Black, designed together; Amore […]