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Hearts of Cleburne

A local charity has a new place to call home!

May 10, 2024

A local charity is transplanted into a new home, and a local...

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Baseball Field Renaming

Calhoun County Commission Honors Beloved Residents with Field Dedications at Weaver Baseball Softball for Youth

May 10, 2024

Weaver, AL – Commissioner Terry Howell of the Calhoun County Commission presided over...

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US Cops

She Beats Her Boyfriend: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department Ep 27

May 10, 2024

Oxford, AL –“FIRST RESPONDERS” marks a groundbreaking initiative by an innovative German...

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County Commission

Calhoun County Commission May 10th, 2024

May 10, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled...

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Pirate

Set Sail for Adventure: Anniston Museums and Gardens Unveils ‘A Pirate’s Life’ Exhibit at the Berman Museum

May 10, 2024

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens is setting sail into a...

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Cheaha Challenge Granfrodo

Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo: A Thrilling Cycling Event in Jacksonville

May 10, 2024

Jacksonville, AL  – Jacksonville, Alabama, is gearing up to host an exciting...

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Oxford players embrace after the Yellow Jackets fell to Hartselle 4-1 in Game 3 of their Class 6A state final series Thursday on Rudy Abbott Field. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Tough Ending for Oxford

May 10, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – op-ranked Hartselle holds second-ranked Oxford to two hits, and two...

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Breaking Barriers Jax State's Trailblazing Support for First-Generation Students Shines Through Scholarships and Commitment to Success

Jacksonville State University Empowers First-Generation Students with Scholarships and Support Programs

May 10, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has long been recognized for its dedication...

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Attorney General Marshall Wins U.S. Supreme Court Case Defending Law Enforcement Power to Remove Criminal Property From the Streets

Supreme Court Upholds Alabama’s Law Enforcement Powers in Contraband Seizure Case

May 10, 2024

Washington D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a 6-3 opinion in...

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Cheaha Challenge Granfrodo

Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo: A Thrilling Cycling Event in Jacksonville

May 10, 2024

Jacksonville, AL  – Jacksonville, Alabama, is gearing up to host an exciting...

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Marching Highlander Summerfest and Car Show

Wellborn Gears Up for 2nd Annual Marching Highlanders Summerfest and Car Show in Anniston

May 9, 2024

Anniston, AL – Wellborn is set to host the much-anticipated 2nd Annual...

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Fair at the Square

Jacksonville’s Fair on the Square: A Day of Entertainment, Food, and Shopping

May 9, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Get ready to mark your calendars because Jacksonville’s highly anticipated...

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HISTORIC MAIN STREET OXFORD EVENTS

Historic Main Street Oxford Launches Two Series of Fun-Filled Events

May 8, 2024

Oxford, AL – Downtown Oxford is set to burst into life with...

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Third Fridays Movie Night at City Hall

Jacksonville Welcomes Back Third Friday Events with Free Outdoor Screening of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”

May 8, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Residents of Jacksonville and surrounding areas have reason to celebrate...

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Calhoun County Town Hall

Calhoun County Town Hall Meeting to Address Local Issues and Promote Positive Change

May 7, 2024

Hobson City, AL – Residents of Hobson City and surrounding areas are invited...

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R&B in the Park

Get Ready for R&B Night in the Park: A Soulful Evening Under the Stars in Anniston

May 6, 2024

Anniston, AL – Anniston residents, mark your calendars for an evening of soulful...

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mother's day celebration for Moms and kids

Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Hosts Mother’s Day Celebration Event

May 5, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with the City...

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Creature Feature

Discover the Wonders of Wildlife at Anniston Museums and Gardens’ Animal Ambassador Program

May 4, 2024

Anniston, AL – Attention nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers! Anniston Museums and...

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County Commission

Calhoun County Commission May 10th, 2024

May 10, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled...

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Pleasant Valley, the 2024 East Regional Class 2A champion. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Softball Regionals

May 10, 2024

Alberville, AL – Pleasant Valley punches ticket to state as regional champion,...

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Marching Highlander Summerfest and Car Show

Wellborn Gears Up for 2nd Annual Marching Highlanders Summerfest and Car Show in Anniston

May 9, 2024

Anniston, AL – Wellborn is set to host the much-anticipated 2nd Annual...

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’24 CCGT stats

’24 Calhoun County Golf Tournament Stats

May 9, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Statistics for the 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour...

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05 08 24 Calhoun County Sheriff Most Wanted Cover

Calhoun County Most Wanted | May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released...

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Alexandria’s Brodie Slaton scores a run against Springville in Game 1 of their Class 5A semifinal series on Tuesday at Alexandria. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Congratulations to Alexandria’s Valley Cubs

May 8, 2024

Alexandria, AL – With long-time former coach in attendance, top-ranked Alexandria sweeps Springville...

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US Cops

She Beats Her Boyfriend: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department Ep 27

May 10, 2024

Oxford, AL –“FIRST RESPONDERS” marks a groundbreaking initiative by an innovative German...

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Oxford players embrace after the Yellow Jackets fell to Hartselle 4-1 in Game 3 of their Class 6A state final series Thursday on Rudy Abbott Field. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Tough Ending for Oxford

May 10, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – op-ranked Hartselle holds second-ranked Oxford to two hits, and two...

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Former Oxford High standout Hayes Harrison (right), the 2023 Alabama Mr. Baseball and Gatorade player of the year for Alabama, signs Wednesday to play summer ball for the Choccolocco Monsters. The team also announced Etowah High assistant coach Ricky Clayton (center) as its head coach. Also pictured: Kaleigh Clayton, Ricky’s wife. (Submitted photo)

Summer Hayes Coming to Oxford

May 9, 2024

Oxford, AL – Harrison, former Oxford standout and 2023 Alabama Mr. Baseball, will...

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Oxford Arrest mugshot

Wanted Kidnapper Found and Arrested in Oxford

May 9, 2024

Oxford, AL –  On Friday, May 3, 2024, The Oxford Police Department...

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HISTORIC MAIN STREET OXFORD EVENTS

Historic Main Street Oxford Launches Two Series of Fun-Filled Events

May 8, 2024

Oxford, AL – Downtown Oxford is set to burst into life with...

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Faith Christian’s boys were Class 1A state runners up in Cullman on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Shines in State Track

May 5, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Faith Christian boys take second. Donoho’s Connell, Cherokee County’s...

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Cheaha Challenge Granfrodo

Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo: A Thrilling Cycling Event in Jacksonville

May 10, 2024

Jacksonville, AL  – Jacksonville, Alabama, is gearing up to host an exciting...

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Breaking Barriers Jax State's Trailblazing Support for First-Generation Students Shines Through Scholarships and Commitment to Success

Jacksonville State University Empowers First-Generation Students with Scholarships and Support Programs

May 10, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has long been recognized for its dedication...

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Fair at the Square

Jacksonville’s Fair on the Square: A Day of Entertainment, Food, and Shopping

May 9, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Get ready to mark your calendars because Jacksonville’s highly anticipated...

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Jax State Welcomes Kaitlyn Letson as New SGA President

Jacksonville State University Welcomes Kaitlyn Letson as New SGA President

May 9, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville State University (JSU) Student Government Association (SGA) proudly...

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Jacksonville’s Cole Guthrie signs Thursday to play baseball for Virginia Peninsula Community College. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Self Recruiting Pays for Jacksonville Student

May 9, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s Guthrie gets proactive shopping his film on site, finds...

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Third Fridays Movie Night at City Hall

Jacksonville Welcomes Back Third Friday Events with Free Outdoor Screening of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”

May 8, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Residents of Jacksonville and surrounding areas have reason to celebrate...

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Baseball Field Renaming

Calhoun County Commission Honors Beloved Residents with Field Dedications at Weaver Baseball Softball for Youth

May 10, 2024

Weaver, AL – Commissioner Terry Howell of the Calhoun County Commission presided over...

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Pleasant Valley, the 2024 East Regional Class 2A champion. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Softball Regionals

May 10, 2024

Alberville, AL – Pleasant Valley punches ticket to state as regional champion,...

Read More >>
Faith Christian’s boys were Class 1A state runners up in Cullman on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Shines in State Track

May 5, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Faith Christian boys take second. Donoho’s Connell, Cherokee County’s...

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White Plains’ boys mastered Twin Bridges on Tuesday to win the Class 4A, Section 3 tournament. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Sectional Golf

May 1, 2024

Gadsden, AL – Low medalist Edwards fires 69, and White Plains’ other four...

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Randolph County won the Class 3A, Area 7 title at Beulah on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County County Softball Roundup

April 28, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Randolph County wins area title on the road. Oxford...

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Weaver City Council

Weaver City Council Meeting Highlights – April 23rd, 2024

April 27, 2024

Weaver, AL – Weaver held their regularly scheduled works session and City Council...

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Pirate

Set Sail for Adventure: Anniston Museums and Gardens Unveils ‘A Pirate’s Life’ Exhibit at the Berman Museum

May 10, 2024

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens is setting sail into a...

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Donoho’s girls celebrate after beating Madison Academy in Wednesday’s Class 1A-3A semifinals in Huntsville. (Submitted photo)

Soccer Playoffs for Calhoun County Team

May 9, 2024

Huntsville, AL – Donoho’s girls dominate Madison Academy, earn return trip to Class...

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Anniston City Council

Anniston City Council Meeting Highlights – May 7th, 2024

May 8, 2024

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work...

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Soccer playoffs

Soccer Playoffs for Calhoun County

May 8, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s girls, Jacksonville’s girls and Southside’s boys are playing...

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Anniston Crime Stats

Anniston Police Stats 04/29/2024 to 05/05/2024

May 6, 2024

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The...

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R&B in the Park

Get Ready for R&B Night in the Park: A Soulful Evening Under the Stars in Anniston

May 6, 2024

Anniston, AL – Anniston residents, mark your calendars for an evening of soulful...

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Pleasant Valley, the 2024 East Regional Class 2A champion. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Softball Regionals

May 10, 2024

Alberville, AL – Pleasant Valley punches ticket to state as regional champion,...

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City of Piedmont Council Regular Meeting

Piedmont City Council Approves Operational Expenses and Addresses Infrastructure Needs

May 9, 2024

Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday afternoon Piedmont City Council meeting Mayor Baker...

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Piedmont Police Stats

April Monthly Activity Report: Insights from the Piedmont Police Department

May 7, 2024

Piedmont, AL – The City of Piedmont Police Department lists their activity for...

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Faith Christian’s boys were Class 1A state runners up in Cullman on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Shines in State Track

May 5, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Faith Christian boys take second. Donoho’s Connell, Cherokee County’s...

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3rd Annual Strawberry Festival

Piedmont Gears Up for 3rd Annual Strawberry Festival

May 2, 2024

Piedmont. AL – Piedmont is preparing for a sweet celebration as it gears...

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White Plains’ boys mastered Twin Bridges on Tuesday to win the Class 4A, Section 3 tournament. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Sectional Golf

May 1, 2024

Gadsden, AL – Low medalist Edwards fires 69, and White Plains’ other four...

Read More >>

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Oxford players embrace after the Yellow Jackets fell to Hartselle 4-1 in Game 3 of their Class 6A state final series Thursday on Rudy Abbott Field. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Tough Ending for Oxford

May 10, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – op-ranked Hartselle holds second-ranked Oxford to two hits, and two...

Read More >>
Pleasant Valley, the 2024 East Regional Class 2A champion. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Softball Regionals

May 10, 2024

Alberville, AL – Pleasant Valley punches ticket to state as regional champion,...

Read More >>
Former Oxford High standout Hayes Harrison (right), the 2023 Alabama Mr. Baseball and Gatorade player of the year for Alabama, signs Wednesday to play summer ball for the Choccolocco Monsters. The team also announced Etowah High assistant coach Ricky Clayton (center) as its head coach. Also pictured: Kaleigh Clayton, Ricky’s wife. (Submitted photo)

Summer Hayes Coming to Oxford

May 9, 2024

Oxford, AL – Harrison, former Oxford standout and 2023 Alabama Mr. Baseball, will...

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Donoho’s girls celebrate after beating Madison Academy in Wednesday’s Class 1A-3A semifinals in Huntsville. (Submitted photo)

Soccer Playoffs for Calhoun County Team

May 9, 2024

Huntsville, AL – Donoho’s girls dominate Madison Academy, earn return trip to Class...

Read More >>
Jacksonville’s Cole Guthrie signs Thursday to play baseball for Virginia Peninsula Community College. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Self Recruiting Pays for Jacksonville Student

May 9, 2024

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s Guthrie gets proactive shopping his film on site, finds...

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’24 CCGT stats

’24 Calhoun County Golf Tournament Stats

May 9, 2024

Calhoun County, AL – Statistics for the 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour...

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