Calhoun County School Board Recognizes Teachers, Welcomes New Football Coach
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – The Calhoun County Board of Education met recognizing outstanding educators and approving several key personnel decisions. The board honored two teachers who recently earned National Board Certification: Tracy Wheels, a third-grade teacher at Alexandria Elementary School, and Leanne Bryan, library media specialist at Saks Elementary School. Superintendent Tony Willis noted that […]
World Changers Home Repair Programs Open Applications in Anniston and Oxford
Calhoun County, AL – The World Changers program is now accepting applications in both Anniston and Oxford, offering qualifying homeowners assistance with select exterior home repair projects through volunteer-led construction efforts. Anniston Applications In Anniston, the World Changers Home Repair Program will accept applications from Wednesday, January 21, 2026, through Friday, February 27, 2026. Eligible services […]
National Park Service Finalizes Master Plan for Freedom Riders National Monument Bus Burning Site in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The National Park Service has finalized the master plan and environmental assessment (Plan/EA) for the Bus Burning Site at Freedom Riders National Monument, issuing a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). According to the NPS, the finalized Plan/EA establishes long-term management guidance, development concepts, and conceptual designs for commemorating the Freedom Rides […]
The Music Man Brings National Broadway Tour to Oxford Performing Arts Center
Oxford, AL – The national Broadway production of The Music Man is set to take the stage at Oxford Performing Arts Center on January 23 and 24, 2026, as part of the NobleBank & Trust Broadway Series. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the show running approximately two and a half hours. A six-time […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Executive Order Expanding School Choice Options in Alabama
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order No. 742, formally expanding school choice options in Alabama by authorizing the state’s participation in the newly created Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, also referred to as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. The action follows remarks made earlier this week during the governor’s State […]
Ohatchee Breaks Through for First Win as Area Teams Deliver Big Nights on the Court
Ohatchee gets first win, fives Beegle first win as their head coach. Faith boys win in triple OT, and Pleasant Valley girls OHATCHEE — Alston Carroll hit five 3-pointers on the way to 34 points, and Ohatchee topped Wellborn 60-31 on Monday to pick up the Indians’ first victory of the season. The Indians lost […]
Coosa Valley Technologies Launches Family Feature Contest as Part of New Marketing Campaign
Talladega, AL – Coosa Valley Technologies has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign titled “Bringing Communities Together. One Connection at a Time.” As part of the campaign, the company is inviting local families to participate in a Family Feature Contest, with one selected family to be highlighted in upcoming advertising materials. The contest […]
Full Slate of High School Hoops & Wrestling on Tap Across the Area (Jan. 19–24)
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Jan. 19-24. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Basketball MONDAY, Jan. 19 Weaver at Donoho (boys) Wellborn at Ohatchee (boys) Pleasant Valley at Faith Christian Spring Garden at Saks (girls) Ranburne at Wadley Coosa Christian at West End-Walnut Grove Moody at Westbrook […]