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. 24, deputies were dispatched to a business on Highway […]
EXCLUSIVE: Daisha and Dalton Take Calhoun Journal Behind the Scenes of ‘The Amazing Race’
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL. — What viewers see each week on The Amazing Race is only part of the story. As local contestants Daisha and Dalton continue their race around the world, the pair are giving Calhoun Journal readers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to their experience, sharing details about the challenges, decisions and moments that viewers may […]
Jacksonville to Appeal Football Sanctions to AHSAA Central Board
Turned down at the District 6 level, Jacksonville officials eye appeal of football sanctions to AHSAA’s Central Board. By Joe Medley Jacksonville’s appeal of AHSAA penalties for the school’s football program was denied at the District 6 level on Wednesday, so school officials will take their appeal to the Central Board on Oct. 8. Jacksonville […]
Gamecocks Turn Focus to Kennesaw State After Middle Tennessee Victory
JACKSONVILLE, AL. — Jacksonville State used a few extra days between games to recover from a five-game opening stretch and turn its attention toward the details coach Charles Kelly believes will become increasingly important as the Gamecocks enter Conference USA midweek play. Coming off a victory over Middle Tennessee, Kelly said the players received a […]
Wellborn Wins Thriller Over Ohatchee; Alexandria, Cleburne County Stay Unbeaten
Wellborn, Ohatchee add another classic to growing rivalry. Beason, Wheeler lead Alexandria past Central-Clay, White Plains has first three-game winning streak in 15 years, and Cleburne County 6-0 for first time in 19 years. Jacksonville, Westbrook and Hokes Bluff roll. (Will be updated as details from more games become available) This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. […]
Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital Foundation Golf Classic Set for Oct. 7
ANNISTON, AL. — The Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital Memorial Foundation will host its annual Golf Classic on Wednesday, Oct. 7, with proceeds benefiting the health system. The tournament will feature a four-person scramble format with a shotgun start. Golfers may participate in either the morning session, beginning at 7:30 a.m., or the afternoon session, beginning […]
Piedmont Bounces Back With 42-14 Region Win Over Pleasant Valley
Piedmont learned from loss to Alexandria, rolled to another region victory, against Pleasant Valley, 42-14. This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 1 Loachapoka 49, Woodland 7 FRIDAY, Oct. 2 Alexandria 32, Central-Clay 14, FINAL Jacksonville 58, Anniston 16, FINAL Scottsboro 27, Cherokee County 9, FINAL Cleburne County 50, Childersburg 6, FINAL Tuscaloosa Academy 48, Donoho 0, […]
Author Susan Beckham Zurenda to Discuss ‘No Way Out but Through’ at Anniston Library
ANNISTON, AL. — Author Susan Beckham Zurenda will visit the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County on Monday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. to discuss her newest novel, No Way Out but Through, a work of fiction inspired by the life of a woman who survived forced child marriage and abuse. Released Aug. 18, No Way […]
Alabama High School Football Scores: Week 7 Results from Across the State
This week’s high school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. THURSDAY, Oct. 1 Appalachian 37, Gaylesville 14 Austin 54, East Limestone 12 Bayshore Chr. 40, Snook 20 Billingsley 30, Red Level 16 Briarwood 56, St. John Paul II 7 Brooks 47, West Point 21 BTW-Tuskegee 33, Beulah 27 […]
AmFirst Selected for National Grant to Expand Financial Education for At-Risk Youth
BIRMINGHAM, AL — AmFirst has been selected as one of 24 credit unions nationwide to receive funding through the National Credit Union Foundation’s At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant. The grant will support AmFirst’s partnership with Vox Academy and the expansion of its Music, Movement & Money program, an interactive initiative designed to teach financial concepts to […]