Miss Alabama Volunteer Organization Recognized During Calhoun County Commission Meeting
CALHOUN COUNTY — The Calhoun County Commission recognized the Miss Alabama Volunteer Organization and approved a wide range of county business during its July 23 meeting, including board appointments, infrastructure agreements, nuisance abatement actions, personnel matters, and emergency facility improvements. The meeting began with the commission welcoming representatives of the Miss Alabama Volunteer Organization, including […]
Piedmont Council Reviews Audit, Approves Gas Line Project and Hears Department Reports
PIEDMONT, AL — The Piedmont City Council reviewed the city’s annual audit, approved a major gas line replacement project, addressed resident concerns, and received monthly reports from the police and fire departments during its recent work session and regular meeting. During the work session, Brandy Faulkner of Kemp and Associates presented the city’s audit report, […]
Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County Invites Teens to ’90s-Themed Night on July 30
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a “Teen 90’s Night” on Wednesday, July 30, beginning at 6 p.m., offering local teens an evening of nostalgia-inspired activities. According to the library, the event encourages participants to dress in their favorite 1990s fashions while enjoying retro-themed snacks and classic music from the […]
Jacksonville City Schools Board Reviews Math Initiatives, Budget Priorities at July Meeting
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education met July 22 at the district’s Central Office Board Room, where members received updates on academic initiatives, reviewed financial matters, approved several operational recommendations, and discussed priorities for the upcoming school year. A major focus of the meeting centered on efforts to strengthen mathematics achievement […]
Anniston Library to Host Talk on Diaries and Scrapbooks of Young Alabamians
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a presentation exploring the personal writings and scrapbooks of young Alabamians during the early 20th century. The program, “Spaces of Self: Diaries and Scrapbooks of Young Alabamians,” will be presented by Haley Aaron on Tuesday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at the Public Library of […]
House Passes FY27 NDAA; Rogers Highlights Alabama Defense Investments
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, legislation that authorizes defense programs and funding priorities for the coming fiscal year. Following the bill’s passage, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) released a statement highlighting the measure’s provisions and […]
Jax State Hosts Inaugural Honors Administrative Conference
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State University’s Honors College recently hosted the inaugural Honors Administrative Conference, bringing together honors administrators from across Alabama and the Southeast to discuss collaboration, shared challenges, and the future of honors education. Held June 24 at Houston Cole Library, the one-day conference welcomed 30 honors professionals representing 14 universities, including 11 institutions […]
Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Junk Journal Retreat Summer Edition July 24
OXFORD, AL — Oxford Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the City of Oxford, will host its Junk Journal Retreat: Summer Edition on Friday, July 24, at the Oxford Civic Center, offering a full day of crafting, creativity, and community for journal enthusiasts of all skill levels. The event will take place at the Oxford Civic […]
Jacksonville State’s Dr. Candice Byers Selected for National Global Teacher Education Fellowship
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Dr. Candice Byers, assistant professor in Jacksonville State University’s College of Education and Professional Studies, has been selected as a Longview Foundation Global Teacher Education (GTE) Fellow, a national professional development program focused on integrating global learning into teacher preparation programs. The yearlong […]
Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | July 23, 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 […]