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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance

Crime-Stopper

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 between March 18th and March 19th someone stole a brown […]

Community Event Planned in Oxford to Mark Child Abuse Prevention Month

Candlight Vigil for Child Abuse Prevention

OXFORD, AL — Local organizations are inviting the community to come together in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month with a special event focused on awareness, advocacy, and action. The program, hosted by CASA of the Cheaha Region and Calhoun Cleburne Children’s Center, will take place at Veterans Memorial Park at the Oxford Civic Center. […]

Alexandria Powers Past Oxford to Claim Third Straight Calhoun County Softball Title

Shades of gray

No.2 Alexandria comes out swinging, wins a Calhoun County softball championship in new gray jerseys. By Joe Medley Alexandria earns long-awaited new uniforms by reaching Calhoun County softball finals without a loss. Oxford, White Plains to play for spot in finals. Alexandria’s Charlee Parris connects during the Valley Cubs’ victory over Oxford during Thursday’s action […]

Simple Ways to Support Your Calhoun County Community and Make a Real Difference

Simple Ways to Support Your Calhoun County Community and Make a Real Difference

Calhoun County, AL – For Calhoun County residents, busy parents, retirees, commuters, students, and local business owners, everyday community challenges can be hard to ignore. Community needs awareness often shows up in small moments: a neighbor struggling, a public space feeling less safe, or a family that seems to be slipping through the cracks. The […]

Sheriff Falon Hurst Shares Background, Experience, and Vision as He Seeks Election

Falon Hurst

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Calhoun County Sheriff Falon Hurst has announced that he is seeking election to continue serving in the role, outlining his background, experience, and priorities in a public statement. Hurst said he is “beyond blessed” to have spent the past year serving as Sheriff and is seeking election to continue the work already […]

Alexandria, Hokes Bluff Earn Baseball Wins; Jacksonville, Lincoln Split on the Softball Field

Spring roundup

Alexandria, Hokes Bluff victorious in baseball. Jacksonville, Lincoln split in softball. Going around the horn on Saturday’s area high school baseball and softball: Baseball ALEXANDRIA 11, FAYETTEVILLE 0: Jeremiah Heathcock had a double, a run and an RBI, and Alexandria reached 19-9 on the season. J.D. Copeland, Cole Wheeler, Garrett Haynes and Cam Johnson all […]

Gov. Kay Ivey Awards $800,000 in Grants to Strengthen Statewide Drug Enforcement Efforts

Gov. Ivey awards grants to fund statewide narcotics enforcement

Montgomery, AL — Kay Ivey has announced the awarding of $800,000 in grants to support narcotics investigations and drug-related crime enforcement across Alabama. The funding includes $100,000 allocations to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and each of the state’s seven regional task forces that collectively form the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force. ALEA oversees the […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office PCA Pro Rodeo Set for April 17–18 at Choccolocco Park

CAlhoun County Sheriff's Office Rodeo

OXFORD, AL — The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office PCA Pro Rodeo is scheduled to take place April 17–18 at Choccolocco Park, bringing two days of rodeo competition and family-friendly entertainment to the area. The event is being hosted by the City of Oxford, Alabama, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Foundation, and additional community partners. Organizers say […]