Anniston Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Alabama 202
JACKSONVILLE, AL – A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian Friday night has claimed the life of an Anniston man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The crash occurred at approximately 8:57 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Jeremiah R. Johnson, 44, of Anniston, was in the roadway when he was struck by a 2026 Jeep Compass […]
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: On Sept. 14, Deputies were dispatched to Saks Elementary in […]
Calhoun Journal Announces Official Partnership With Hollr to Power Expanded Local Events Page
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — A few weeks after introducing readers to a locally developed platform designed to help Alabamians discover what is happening around them, the Calhoun Journal is excited to officially announce its partnership with Hollr. The partnership is now live, with Hollr powering the Calhoun Journal’s new and improved Local Events page. Explore […]
Friday Football Roundup: Jacksonville Wins After Emotional Week, Weaver Earns First Victory Under Brooks
Hughley ‘doing great’ after Jacksonville caps emotional week with victory. Westbrook Christian stops conversion to win clash with Oneonta. Wellborn’s Traylor passes 1,000 rushing yards. Weaver gets first victory under Brooks. PV, WP, Ranburne and JCA victorious. JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville emotional week continued on the field Friday. Kelvin Hughley was carted off of the field […]
OxfordFest 2026 Returns Oct. 3 with Hundreds of Vendors, Live Music, Food and Activities
OXFORD, AL — OxfordFest will return Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, bringing hundreds of vendors, live music, food and activities to Oxford for a full day of community entertainment. The festival begins at 7 a.m., with vendors and activities continuing throughout the day. The Sunny King Automotive Group Music Stage will host opening ceremonies beginning at […]
Alexandria Dominates Second Half to Defeat Piedmont, 35-12
Ginn’s halftime challenge to offensive line spurs dominant second half as Alexandria tops Piedmont in non-region battle of Calhoun County blue bloods. By Joe Medley PIEDMONT — For all of the speed and experience Alexandria has at skill positions, it all starts up front. The Valley Cubs’ offensive line decided to finish it Friday at […]
Local Artist Nanda Patel Creates Angle Hall Work for Jacksonville State President’s Office
JACKSONVILLE, AL — As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, a commissioned rendering of one of Jacksonville State University’s most recognizable buildings has joined two mixed-media works by local artist Nanda Patel in the office of Jax State President Dr. Don Killingsworth. The three works — Patel’s rendering of Angle Hall, The Diverse […]
Alabama High School Football Scores: Friday Night Results From Across the State
Friday’s high school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Abbeville Chr. 37, Edgewood 0 Addison 43, Oakman 0 Alabama Christian won 44-0 Alexandria 35, Piedmont 12 Arab 35, Decatur 14 B.B. Comer 28, Fayetteville 21 Banks Aca. 28, Monroe Aca. 20 Barbour Co. 30, Central-Hayneville 0 Bibb Co. […]
Eastman to Host Community Meeting on Choccolocco Creek PCB Remediation
ANNISTON, AL – Eastman will host a community information meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, to provide residents with information about PCB remediation activities in and around Choccolocco Creek and explain how scientists study the movement of contaminants through sediment and surface water. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Bynum Community Center, 200 Victory […]
UCW-Jax State, Friends of the Union Propose Tiered COLA for University Workers
Jacksonville, AL – United Campus Workers–Jax State (UCW-Jax State) and Friends of the Union–Jax State (FOTU) are asking Jacksonville State University leaders to consider a tiered cost-of-living adjustment that would provide larger percentage increases to lower-paid employees and extend the adjustment to additional categories of university workers. The organizations submitted the proposal following Jax State […]