Most Wanted in Calhoun County | August 27, 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 […]
Oxford Man Dies Following Vehicle and Electric Bicycle Crash
OXFORD, AL — A 67-year-old Oxford man died Wednesday following a crash involving a vehicle and an electric bicycle at the intersection of Alabama Highway 21 and Buckhorn Road. According to the Oxford Police Department, emergency personnel responded to the intersection at approximately 2:20 p.m. Wednesday. The crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian who […]
Anniston Football Coach Damien Dorsey Placed on Administrative Leave
ANNISTON, Ala. — Anniston High School first-year head football coach Damien Dorsey has been placed on administrative leave just days after the Bulldogs opened their season with a loss to Geraldine. Dorsey confirmed Wednesday that he had been placed on administrative leave but declined to comment further. Anniston athletics director Chris Rowe is coaching the […]
Calhoun County Commissioner Danny Shears Elected to ACCA Board of Directors
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Calhoun County Commissioner Danny Shears has been elected to serve on the Association of County Commissions of Alabama Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. Shears was selected for the position during the ACCA’s 98th Annual Convention, held in August. He will represent District 3, which includes Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, DeKalb, […]
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Ladies’ Day Out Door Hanger Workshop
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a Ladies’ Day Out craft event featuring an “A-Door-Able Door Hangers” workshop on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. Participants will have the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind door hanger during the workshop. Supplies and lunch are included in the registration fee. Registration is open from […]
Calhoun County Commission Addresses Landfill Expansion, County Contracts and Grant Applications
ANNISTON, AL — The Calhoun County Commission considered a range of county business Thursday, Aug. 27, including a public hearing on an industrial landfill expansion, nuisance properties, law enforcement-related contracts, transportation planning and grant applications. The meeting included a public hearing regarding an industrial landfill expansion before commissioners moved into elected official and department head comments […]
United Way Honors Lynn Collins for 40 Years of Service
OXFORD, AL — United Way of East Central Alabama recognized Lynn Collins for four decades of service to the organization Tuesday, presenting her with its Lifetime of Excellence Award during the annual Community Celebration. The event, themed “United Is the Way,” highlighted Collins’ 40-year career with United Way and her work supporting the organization’s financial […]
Jacksonville State Professor Jennifer Burgett Earns National Teaching Award
Jacksovnille, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Jacksonville State University professor Dr. Jennifer Savage Burgett has received national recognition for her work incorporating interactive medical technology into graduate-level athletic training education. Burgett, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Associate Professor in JSU’s Master’s in Athletic Training program, was named the […]
Alabama Attorney General Subpoenas OpenAI Over AI Security Incident
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a subpoena to OpenAI as part of an investigation into a July cybersecurity incident involving experimental artificial intelligence models and Hugging Face, an AI and software development platform. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced the investigation Aug. 24, saying it is examining whether OpenAI’s safety […]
Assault on Sunset Hill Returns to Fort McClellan for Labor Day Weekend
ANNISTON, AL — Mountain bike racers will return to the Fort McClellan Mountain Bike Trail on Saturday, Sept. 5, for the 2026 Assault on Sunset Hill 6/3 Hour race. The Labor Day weekend event will feature six-hour and three-hour endurance races, along with a one-lap race. This year’s event will also be part of the […]