Ohatchee Town Council Reviews 2027 Budget, Road Improvements, Employee Benefits and Community Projects
OHATCHEE, AL — The Ohatchee Town Council met Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to review the town’s proposed 2027 budget, discuss infrastructure improvements, address employee recruitment and benefits, and receive updates on economic development and community projects. The meeting also included a proclamation recognizing Alabama Farm-City Week and remarks from incoming Calhoun County Commissioner Micheal Webb. […]
Anniston City Hall to Host Free Trick-or-Treat Event October 30
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston will host a free Halloween trick-or-treat event on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Anniston City Hall, located at 1129 Noble Street. The event, titled “Trick or Treat at City Hall: At the Movies,” is organized by employees of Anniston City Hall and […]
Free Heirs’ Property and Estate Planning Workshops Scheduled for Anniston and Jacksonville November 5
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will offer two free workshops on heirs’ property and estate planning Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Anniston and Jacksonville. The workshops are designed to help residents understand property ownership issues, estate planning options, and legal considerations involving family-owned land. The workshops are presented through the Virginia […]
Spring Garden Reaches State Volleyball Semifinals as Faith Christian and Donoho Exit Tournament
Spring Garden advances, but reclassification continues to bite area teams hard in postseason as Faith Christian, Donoho fall. Shannon Fagan, WEIS sports director. BIRMINGHAM — Reclassification has bitten area volleyball teams hard in postseason. Private Class A Faith Christian fell to 2025 Class 3A state champion Mobile Christian 4-1 in Tuesday’s state tournament action at […]
Eleven Jacksonville State University Students Complete LEAD Program in Calhoun County
JACKSONVILLE, AL — As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, eleven Jacksonville State University students recently completed the Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) Program, an initiative designed to connect college students with local businesses, community organizations and professional opportunities throughout Calhoun County. The program, developed through a partnership between Jacksonville State University […]
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Proclaims October 28 as First Responders Day
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as First Responders Day in Alabama, recognizing public safety personnel who protect lives, safeguard property and respond to emergencies throughout the state. The proclamation honors firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, 911 dispatchers, correctional officers, K-9 teams and other members of Alabama’s public […]