Oxford Student Awarded Alfa Foundation Scholarship for 2026-27 Academic Year
OXFORD, AL — Ben Storino of Oxford has been selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Storino, a senior at Gadsden State Community College, received a $1,000 scholarship to assist with educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books and supplies. The Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program, administered by Kaleidoscope, has awarded more […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Property Crime Investigation
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. Property Crime: Deputies responded to a property on Brookview Drive in reference to […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Finding Beauty in Every Season: A Gardener’s Approach to Floral Design
Calhoun County, AL – For many gardeners, flowers are more than just plants—they are a way to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. One local gardener and floral enthusiast has spent decades cultivating both blooms and creativity, using seasonal plants and natural materials to create simple yet striking floral arrangements. Her interest in floral […]
Dan Tyminski Band to Perform July 25 at Jax State’s Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Grammy Award-winning bluegrass artist Dan Tyminski and his band are scheduled to perform at Jacksonville State University’s Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Tyminski has spent more than three decades building a career that spans bluegrass, country and contemporary music. He first began performing as […]
Anniston Public Library to Host Live Animal Show with Museum of Natural History
ANNISTON, AL — Families will have an opportunity to learn about wildlife during the Anniston Museum Live Animal Show, scheduled for Thursday, July 23, at 10 a.m. at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County, located at 108 E. 10th St. in Anniston. According to the event listing, the program will feature the Anniston Museum of Natural […]
Wigington Closes with Back-to-Back Birdies to Capture Etowah County Open by One Stroke
Wigington posts clutch birdie-birdie finish to win Etowah County Open by one stroke, gain his second victory in the past three Calhoun County Tour points events 2026 Calhoun County Golf Tour Sponsored by Ted’s Flooring & Beyond (Winner/defending champion in parenthesis) March 28-29 Calhoun County 2-Man Championship @ RTJ Silver Lakes (Jacob LeCroy/Tanner Wells) April […]
Governor Ivey Announces Retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, Appoints Glenda Allred as Successor
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has announced the retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, who has led the Alabama Department of Tourism since 2003 after being appointed by former Governor Bob Riley. Sentell, the longest-serving tourism director in Alabama history, oversaw significant growth in the state’s tourism industry during his more than two decades […]