Calhoun County Child Advocacy Center Among Agencies Receiving State Grants to Support Child Abuse Investigations
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Agencies serving Calhoun County are among 11 organizations statewide receiving nearly $2 million in grant funding awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to support the investigation of child abuse cases and provide services that help victims recover from trauma. “Nothing is more horrendous than a child being robbed of their youth and […]
Jacksonville City Council Addresses Storm Shelter Costs, Veterans Memorial, and Development Plans
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council convened on January 12, 2026, for a work session and regular meeting that covered topics ranging from infrastructure challenges to honoring fallen soldiers. Work Session Highlights Storm Shelter Budget Concerns City Engineer Josh presented updated bids for the Eastwood Storm Shelter project, revealing significant cost overruns. The lowest […]
Coffee with a Cop Brings Community Conversation to Music City Bagels in Oxford
OXFORD, AL — Community members are invited to take part in an informal conversation with local law enforcement during Coffee with a Cop, scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Music City Bagels, located at 101 Hamric Drive East in Oxford. The event is hosted by the Calhoun County Area […]
Anniston Hosts Community Town Hall to Address Neighborhood Concerns and City Services
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston held a town hall meeting this week led by Councilwoman Erica Tolson, bringing residents together with city leadership to discuss ongoing concerns and share updates on municipal services and priorities. The meeting was designed as an open forum, encouraging residents to speak directly with city officials about issues […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Planting With Purpose: Why Sun, Shade, and Soil Make All the Difference
Calhoun County, AL – Seasoned gardeners often smile when recalling early lessons learned the hard way—especially the simple truth that full-sun plants must be planted in full sun. Many of us learned this rule through trial and error, but it remains one of the most important fundamentals in gardening. Plants such as lilies, irises, cannas, […]
City of Anniston to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast & Youth Participation Day
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston will host its Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast & Youth Participation Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, bringing together community members, students, and local leaders to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. CT at the Anniston City Meeting […]
Calhoun County Announces 2026 Landfill Free Day Date
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County has announced its first Landfill Free Day for 2026, giving residents an opportunity to dispose of select materials at no cost while planning ahead for proper waste removal. The Free Day is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Calhoun County Landfill & Transfer Station, located at 3625 […]
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 December 14th someone attempted to break into residences […]
Perry Gets the Hottest Hand, Defense Sets the Tone as No. 5 Oxford Dominates No. 2 Shades Valley, 70–41
Perry gets the hottest hand, but defense the key as Class 6A No. 5 Oxford throttles No. 2 Shades Valley 70-41 in area play. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Rankings said Shades Valley is the No. 2 team in Alabama Class 6A boys’ basketball, and Oxford is No. 5. The scoreboard said something else after […]