Missing Man from Jacksonville Murdered
Jacksonville, AL – A man, 51-year-old Patrick Slade Boothe, was reported missing on January 23, 2026, was located and it has been reported by the Jacksonville Police that he is deceased. Per JPD’s press release the parties involved have been taken into custody. Due to this being an active and ongoing investigation no further information […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County | February 4, 2026
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Op-Ed by Bill Partridge: Making “Attempting to Elude” a Felony Is About Saving Lives
Oxford, AL – When someone decides to flee from law enforcement, the danger doesn’t stop with that individual. It spreads into neighborhoods, onto highways, and into the paths of innocent families simply trying to get home safely. That is why strengthening Alabama’s laws on attempting to elude police is not only reasonable, but necessary. We […]
Anniston City Council Advances Pavement Plan, Recognizes Student Athletes at February Meeting
ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston City Council held its work session and regular meeting on February 3, 2026, addressing critical infrastructure planning, equipment purchases, and celebrating local student achievement. Work Session Highlights Comprehensive Pavement Plan Presentation City Manager Kenneth Free and Engineering Director Branson Cole introduced representatives from GMC Engineering to present a two-phase pavement […]
Field Focus Agronomy Meeting Set for February 5 in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL –Farmers, producers, and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the Field Focus Agronomy Meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in partnership with Auburn University. The meeting will be held at the Calhoun County Farmers Federation Building, located at 1535 Pelham Road S., Jacksonville, AL, from […]
Piedmont City Council Advances Road Vacation Process, Reviews Park Grant Application
PIEDMONT, AL – The Piedmont City Council met Tuesday evening for its regularly scheduled meeting, opening with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before addressing city business. Council members approved the minutes from the previous meeting and authorized payment of city bills totaling $221,435.02. In new business, the council reviewed a petition to vacate a portion […]
AmFirst Announces Three Leadership Promotions to Support Growth and Innovation
Birmingham, AL – AmFirst has announced three leadership promotions designed to guide the credit union into its next phase of growth and innovation. Paul Hoffman has been named Vice President–Strategic Initiatives, John Vaughn has been promoted to Vice President–Information Technology, and David O’Dell has been promoted to Vice President–Business Intelligence. “These appointments are essential to positioning […]
Van Meter Reaches 300 Wins as Oxford Boys Celebrate Senior Night; Area Teams Collect Victories
Van Meter recognized for reaching 300 wins as Oxford boys wins on senior night. Alexandria, Munford, PV, WP, Heflin and Cedar Bluff boys victorious. Jacksonville, Ranburne, Pleasant Valley, Saks and Cedar Bluff girls win. OXFORD — Senior Jaylen Alexander poured in 30 points, including two 3-pointers, and Oxford celebrated a night of recognitions with […]
Oxford Police Investigating Escape from Rehabilitation Facility, Citing Broader Public Safety Concerns
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Police Department (OPD) is investigating the reported escape of an individual from a rehabilitation facility in Oxford and raising broader concerns about the lack of oversight of similar facilities operating throughout Calhoun County. According to OPD, on February 3, 2026, the department was notified by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office that […]
Notice of Completion
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Completion of Public Works Projects (Over $50,000) Pursuant to Ala. Code §39-1-1 (1975), notice is hereby given that REV Construction, Inc. has completed its contract with Calhoun County Water Authority, for the Fields Water Transmission Main located in, Calhoun County, Alabama. Any person or firm having claims on said Project for […]