Local Races and Runoff Elections Shape Alabama Primary Night in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Voters across Calhoun County and Alabama headed to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 Alabama Primary Election, with several local races decided outright while multiple statewide contests are expected to advance to runoff elections. Under Alabama election law, if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in a primary election, […]
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Calhoun County Program Assisting Domestic Violence Victims
MONTGOMERY, AL — Kay Ivey announced that five grants totaling $577,607 have been awarded across Alabama to support services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including funding for a program serving victims in Calhoun County and nearby communities. Among the grants announced, the Calhoun County Commission received $40,000 to support the […]
Oxford City Schools Announces Free Summer Bulk Meals Program for Children and Teens
Oxford, AL – Oxford City Schools has announced the return of its Summer Feeding Program, offering free bulk breakfast and lunch meals to children and teens ages 1–18 throughout the summer. The program will provide families with multiple meal distributions through curbside pickup locations across the Oxford area. According to information released by Oxford City Schools, […]
Saraland Claims 6A Crown as State Softball Tournament Continues at Choccolocco Park
Updated scores from the state softball tournament, which is playing out at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park. State softball (At Choccolocco Park) CLASS 7A Wednesday, May 20 Daphne vs. Austin, 9 a.m. Central-Phenix City, 9 a.m. Hewitt-Trussville vs. Baker, 9 a.m. Thompson vs. Fairhope, 9 a.m. (Winners and losers play at 12:30 p.m.) CLASS 6A Monday, May […]
Gadsden State Adult Education Recognizes GED and High School Diploma Recipients
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College recently recognized 59 students during its 2026 Adult Education Graduation ceremony held May 5 at Wallace Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden. The ceremony honored students who earned either a General Educational Development (GED) credential or a high school diploma through the college’s Adult Education Program. Twenty-three […]
Westbrook Christian Takes Control Early in Class 4A Finals, Leads Bibb County 5-2 in Weather-Delayed Game 2
Game 2 of Westbrook Christian’s Class 4A title series with Bibb County is underway at Jax State. Click link and refresh for updates. State baseball finals NOTE: Best-of-3 series. CLASS 7A Hewitt-Trussville vs. Auburn Game 1: Thursday, 2 p.m. (Choccolocco Park) Game 2: Friday, 4 p.m. (Jax State) Game 3: (if necessary): To follow Game […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host “Third Thursday: Rosemary” Program on May 21
Anniston, AL – Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its next “Third Thursday” educational program on Wednesday, May 21, at 12 p.m. at the Longleaf Event Center in Anniston. The program, titled “Third Thursday: Rosemary,” will focus on the history, cultivation, and uses of rosemary. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to grow and […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Most Wanted | May 20, 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 […]