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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Most Wanted | March 24, 2026

Wanted poster with sheriffs star attached to wood planks

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 […]

Liberty Tree Planted to Mark Start of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Tree Planting

Calhoun County, AL – Community leaders, elected officials, and residents gathered at Chief Ladiga Landing on March 24 to mark the beginning of Calhoun County’s participation in the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary with the planting of a Liberty Tree. The ceremony, led by the America250AL Calhoun County Committee in partnership with local organizations, highlighted […]

Calhoun County EDC Receives $2.06 Million SEEDS Grant to Expand Oxford West Industrial Park

Oxford EDC

Calhoun County, AL — The Calhoun County Economic Development Council (EDC) was awarded $2,064,000 in state funding on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as part of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. The check presentation took place at the Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitors Center in Anniston, AL, with representatives from the Alabama […]

Commercial Burglary Leads to Vehicle Pursuit, Investigation Ongoing in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Crime

Jacksonville, AL – In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, officers with the Jacksonville Police Department responded to a commercial alarm at Edwards Grocery, located at 6726 AL Highway 204. According to officials, at approximately 3:21 a.m., JPD Dispatch received the alarm notification after the business key holder requested a law enforcement response. […]

Domestic Violence Leads to Shooting in Anniston

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Anniston, AL – On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Anniston Police Department was dispatched to the 1600 block of Duncan Avenue with a report of a victim with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers conducted a search of the residence and located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began rendering aid as paramedics were […]

Missing Alpaca Believed Stolen; Sheriff’s Office Involved in Search for Chappy

Chappy

Anniston, AL — What began as a concerning disappearance has now escalated into a potential criminal investigation, as Redbird Willow Farm owner Michele Hornsby confirms that Chappy, the beloved alpaca reported missing on March 18, is now believed to have been stolen. The update comes after days of extensive search efforts, including aerial thermal imaging, […]