AlaTrust4U Foundation Awards Scholarships to Jacksonville and Anniston Students
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — The AlaTrust4U Foundation has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, recognizing students across Alabama for their academic achievements and future goals. Among those honored are Taylor Reese Rollins of Jacksonville and Alexis Tarrance of Anniston. Rollins, a student at Jacksonville High School, was selected as one of eight scholarship recipients statewide. She […]
Revenue Commissioner Tim Hodges Shares Background and Priorities as He Seeks Another Term
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Calhoun County Revenue Commissioner Tim Hodges has shared details of his background, experience, and priorities as he seeks another term in office. According to information provided by Hodges and his office, he is a lifelong resident of Anniston and brings decades of public service experience to the role. Hodges is a graduate […]
Anniston City Council Approves Healthcare Asset Agreement Following Work Session Discussions
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council held its regularly scheduled work session on April 7, 2026, prior to convening its formal council meeting, addressing a range of operational, policy, and agenda-setting items before taking official action later in the evening. Work Session Overview During the 5:00 p.m. work session, council members reviewed several items […]
Oxford to Host Second Annual Calhoun County Robotics Tournament at CREATE Center
OXFORD, AL — The City of Oxford will host the second annual Calhoun County Robotics Tournament on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the CREATE Technology and Innovation Center. The event will begin with a special ceremony at 9:00 a.m., followed by the start of competition at 9:20 a.m. Students from across Calhoun County will participate […]
White Plains Golf Claims Chesley Oaks Title as Area Teams Shine Across Multiple Sports
Hurst, White Plains’ boys win Chesley Oaks Invitational, plus copious portions of soccer, baseball and softball from around the area. Cover photo: White Plains’ boys’ golf team celebrates after winning the Chesley Oaks Invitational at Fairview on Tuesday. (Submitted photo) Cam Hurst FAIRVIEW — Cam Hurst shot 5-under-par 67 to win medalist, and White […]
ALAFCS Annual Conference Set for April 16–17 at Jacksonville State University
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (ALAFCS) will host its Annual Conference at Jacksonville State University on April 16–17, 2026, bringing together educators, students, and professionals from across the state to explore advancements in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). The event will take place at Jacksonville State University’s College of […]
Gadsden State Student-Athletes, Teams Earn ACCC Academic Honors for Fall 2025
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College Athletics Director Blake Lewis announced that 97 student-athletes and seven athletic teams have been named to the Alabama Community College Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester. The ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the […]
Lightwire Theatre’s The Ugly Duckling to Illuminate Oxford Stage April 14
OXFORD, AL — The Oxford Performing Arts Center will host a unique theatrical performance on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6 p.m., as Lightwire Theatre presents its innovative adaptation of The Ugly Duckling. The performance is part of the Potts Arts Discovery Series, which aims to bring engaging and educational arts experiences to the community. […]
Oxford and Alexandria Advance to Winners’ Bracket Final in Calhoun County Softball Tournament
No. 1 Oxford, No. 2 Alexandria to face off in Calhoun County winners’ bracket final. No. 3 White Plains, No. 4 Ohatchee, No. 5 Pleasant Valley and No. 7 Piedmont still in it. Cover photo: Oxford’s Jordyn Alexander tries to beat a throw home in the Yellow Jackets’ 3-2 victory over Ohatchee in Tuesday’s Calhoun […]
Eleventh Circuit Reinstates Death Sentence in Marcus Bernard Williams Case
St Clair County, AL – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has reversed a prior order vacating the death sentence of Marcus Bernard Williams, according to an announcement from Steve Marshall. The ruling reinstates the capital sentence Williams received following his conviction for the 1999 murder of Melanie Rowell in St. Clair County, […]