Calhoun and Cleburne County Law Enforcement involved in Pursuit and Shots Fired
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County, AL – On Friday, December 12, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office attempted to execute an arrest warrant in the Oxford area. Upon arrival, deputies observed a male and female enter a vehicle as they approached. During a press conference held on December 15, 2025, Sheriff […]
Christmas Events Near and Around Calhoun County and Surrounding Areas
Calhoun County, AL – There are many Christmas events being held in Calhoun County as well as the surrounding communities. Our local events calendar allows you to search by holiday events only or by specific locations. Below is a list of many upcoming Christmas events. We also gladly accept event suggestions year round! The Calhoun Journal […]
UPDATED: Oxford Mourns Passing of Longtime City Project Manager Fred Denney
OXFORD, AL – The City of Oxford is mourning the passing of Fred Denney, who served as the city’s project manager for the past two decades and played a central role in many of the community’s most significant public projects. Denney spoke about his commitment to Oxford in a July 2024 interview with Oxford Access, reflecting […]
Busy Week Ahead: Area High School Basketball and Wrestling Slate Set for Dec. 15–20
HIgh school sports events involving area teams for the week of Dec. 15-20. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Basketball MONDAY, Dec. 15 Mt. Pleasant at Hope Christian Ramsay at Oxford (boys) Faith Christian at Pleasant Valley Weaver at Wellborn Southside at Jacksonville Jacksonville Christian at Cedar Bluff Etowah at Piedmont Winterboro at […]
Calhoun County Career Academy Awarded $100,000 State Grant for Beginner Welding Lab
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – The Calhoun County Career Academy has been awarded a $100,000 Innovation and Modernization Grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) to support improvements to its Beginner Welding Lab. According to the academy, the grant funding will be used to modernize the lab’s ventilation system, update welding booth space, and […]
Alexander, Latson Power Oxford Boys in Dunk-Filled Win at Davidson Classic
Alexander, Latson star as surging Oxford’s boys put on a dunking, shooting show on second night of Larry & Connie Davidson Classic. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Maybe it was Jalen Alexander’s string of four 3-pointers in the second and third quarters, or Chris Latson’s four dunks Saturday. Well, five dunks, if one counts the […]
Festival of Lights Toy Drive Helps Bring Christmas Joy to Area Children
OXFORD, AL – Enjoying the Oxford Festival of Lights this holiday season can also help support children in the community through a special toy drive partnership. The festival is once again teaming with the Wynika Hendrix Insurance Agency – COUNTRY Financial to collect toys that will be distributed during Hendrix’s annual Santa’s Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway. […]
Tallassee Defends Gene Taylor Crown; Weaver Takes Second and Eyes State Push
Defending state champion Tallassee victorious. Reigning runner up Weaver takes second, eyes what needs to be by season’s end. By Joe Medley WEAVER — Weaver’s Dalton Fink has grown from the 106-pound bracket to 190 over his high school wrestling career. Just enough to fit into his first most-valuable wrestler belt. The senior swept through […]
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 November 29th. several tools were stolen from a truck […]