Eastaboga Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash Involving Tow Truck on Alabama 21
EASTABOGA, AL – A 35-year-old Eastaboga woman died early Saturday, October 31, 2026, following a two-vehicle crash involving a tow truck on Alabama Highway 21, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Teresa D. Shell, 35, of Eastaboga, was driving a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan when her vehicle collided with a 2001 Peterbilt 330 […]
Voters Decide Statewide and Local Amendments, State Offices and Special Tax Proposal in November 3 Election
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – Calhoun County voters are casting ballots today, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Alabama’s general election, with decisions involving four proposed constitutional amendments, statewide offices, congressional and legislative races, and several county-level positions. Polls will remain open until 7 p.m. Tuesday, and voters who are in line by closing time will be […]
Oxford’s Choccolocco Park to Host Greenpower USA Electric Car Racing Competition November 6
Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Park in Oxford will host the Greenpower USA Green Prix fall competition on Friday, November 6, 2026, bringing student teams together for a day of electric car racing and engineering challenges. The competition, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., is part of the Greenpower USA program, which encourages students to […]
Jacksonville State University Choirs to Present Handel’s Messiah at Randy Owen Center Nov. 6
JACKSONVILLE, AL — As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media department, Jacksonville State University’s Civic Chorale and A Cappella Choir will join four guest soloists for a performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts (ROC). The performance will […]
Calhoun County Runners Among Area Athletes Qualifying for AHSAA State Cross Country Championships
Area schools and runners who qualified for Saturday’s AHSAA state cross country championships at Moulton’s Oakville Indian Mounds Park & Museum. Editor’s note: State cross country qualifiers are determined by results from sectional meets. In each classification and gender, the top four teams and top six individuals not rostered on the top four teams qualify. […]
Governor Ivey Honors 44 ALEA Trooper Graduates, Highlights Public Safety Initiatives Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey hosted a reception on Tuesday, October 27, recognizing 44 Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) trooper trainees ahead of their graduation and highlighting public safety initiatives implemented during her administration. The 44 members of ALEA Class 2026-B were scheduled to graduate Wednesday, October 28, at the Montgomery Performing Arts […]
Calhoun County High School Teams Prepare for Busy Week of Playoff Action and State Championships
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Nov. 2-7. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football playoffs FRIDAY, Nov. 6 Class 5A Muscle Shoals at Oxford Class 4A Hamilton at Alexandria Central-Clay at Deshler Shades Valley at Cherokee County Escambia County at Cleburne County Class 3A W.S. Neal […]
Gadsden State Organizes Thanksgiving Food Drive to Support Local Families
Centre, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Cherokee Campus is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive to help replenish the Cherokee County Family Care Center’s food pantry and provide assistance to local families experiencing hardship during the holiday season. The campus is encouraging students, faculty, staff, and community members to contribute nonperishable food items through November […]