Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance
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 February 20th a residence was broken into on Rainbow […]
Shamrockin’ Saturday Expands Downtown Anniston Tradition with Day of Activities, 5K and Live Music
ANNISTON, AL — A longtime local tradition is getting a new look this year as organizers expand the popular Shamrockin’ 5K into a full day of activities called Shamrockin’ Saturday, set for Saturday, March 14, 2026, in downtown Anniston. The event, organized by Main Street Anniston and The City of Anniston, will take place around […]
Piedmont Arrests: Joint Warrant Service in Spring Garden Leads to Drug Investigation
Cherokoee County, AL – A joint operation between the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Piedmont Police Department resulted in multiple arrests following a warrant service that led to a drug investigation in the Spring Garden community. According to authorities, investigators and officers conducted the operation at a residence located off U.S. Highway 278 in the […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Garden Favorites: Seeds That Bring Color, Height and Pollinators to the Landscape
Calhoun County, AL – For gardeners who enjoy saving seeds and watching their landscapes transform each season, a carefully selected group of plants can deliver both beauty and biodiversity. One local gardening enthusiast is sharing a list of favorite seeds collected and grown year after year—plants known for their height, vibrant colors and ability to attract […]
Jacksonville Nominated for USA Today 10Best “Best Small College Town,” Seeks Top Spot in 2026
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville has once again been nominated for the national USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Small College Town, placing the northeast Alabama city among the top 20 contenders across the country. The annual contest, hosted by USA Today, invites readers to vote for their favorite destinations in a wide range […]
Oxford Makes History: Yellow Jackets Claim First State Title, Enter Debate as Alabama’s Best Team
Oxford makes history. Now, let’s make the case for Yellow Jackets as state’s best team in all classes. BIRMINGHAM — The amazing team that just gave Oxford High its first state title in boys’ basketball has a narrative doppelganger in recent Yellow Jacket history. Just three years ago, the Oxford baseball team that won the […]
How Calhoun County Residents Can Easily Add Mindfulness to Daily Life
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County residents, busy parents juggling school drop-offs, shift workers, teachers, and local business owners, carry a lot of daily pressure that doesn’t pause when the day gets loud. Between tight schedules, family responsibilities, and the constant pull of news and public-safety concerns, stress can quietly become the background noise of everyday […]
Matthew Wade, Norfolk Southern Police Special Agent, Reads to Local Students During Read Across America Week
Calhoun County, AL – As part of Read Across America Week, Matthew Wade, a special agent with the Norfolk Southern Police Department, spent time reading with kindergarten and first-grade students at several local elementary schools in Calhoun County. Over the course of three days, Wade visited nearly 100 children at Weaver Elementary School, Alexandria Elementary School, […]
Alexandria Native Pressley Slaton Named NJCAA Player of the Week
Gadsden, AL – Pressley Slaton, a sophomore at Gadsden State Community College, has been named a Player of the Week by the National Junior College Athletic Association following a dominant stretch at the plate for the Lady Cardinals softball team. Slaton, a native of Alexandria, Alabama, has helped power Gadsden State to a strong start […]
Jacksonville wins 11-inning thriller, Piedmont edges White Plains; Alexandria rallies with 11 unanswered runs in county tournament
Jacksonville, Pleasant Valley play 11-inning classic, and Piedmont wins a one-run game. Alexandria scores 11 unanswered runs. Calhoun County Tournament results, pairings FRIDAY, March 6 At Choccolocco Park No. 13 Anniston 18, No. 12 Saks 4 No. 11 Donoho 6, No. 14 Jacksonville Christian 3 No. 7 Wellborn 17, No. 10 Faith Christian 1 No. […]