Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | April 21, 2026
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Round 3 Football Matchups
November 15, 2021 East Alabama Sports Today Here is a quick look at the Round 3 high school football playoff matchups involving teams in and around Calhoun County Saks at Fyffe (3A) W-L Str PF PA All-time Series Saks 11-1 9 483 209 First Fyffe 10-1 4 434 93 Meeting These schools are […]
Anniston Police Chief Bowles Addresses Crime
July 8, 2021 Jim Evancho Anniston Police Chief Nick Bowles has now been in position for a year and has been busy taking the helm of this busy police department. With significant increases of violent crimes being reported across the United States Chief Bowles was pleased to report that the crime rates in Anniston have […]
Governor Ivey Ends COVID-19 State of Emergency
July 7, 2021 Jim Evancho Yesterday marked the first time in over a year that Alabama is no longer under a COVID-19 State of Emergency. Governor Kay Ivey issued the official proclamation formally ending the State of Emergency. The Governor is not claiming an end to the pandemic, but only the state of emergency itself. […]
Suspect Sought for Assault in Jacksonville
July 7, 2021 Jim Evancho On June 25, 2021 we reported on a serious assault occurred in area of C Street in Jacksonville. Chief Wood of the Jacksonville Police Department has advised an arrest warrant has been secured for a suspect. Tristan Taylor Hensley is currently wanted for Assault 1st and is believed to be […]
Weaver Standoff Ends
July 3, 2021 Jim Evancho A little after 7:00 pm the Weaver Police Department was dispatched to a possible domestic violence issue. Upon arrival the officers were met with gunfire. No officers were struck during the initial shooting and they requested immediate assistance. The request for help went out to surrounding police agencies who all […]
Mayor Issues Statement on Buckhorn Active Scene
July 3, 2021 Jim Evancho Mayor Wayne Willis has issued a brief statement to the Buckhorn Community. The statement was shared on social media and stated ” Weaver Police responded to a call tonight which resulted in gunfire. At this time the situation is isolated to a single house and there is no threat to […]
$1.2 Million Verdict Rendered Against Long Leaf Lodge in Anniston
June 30, 2021 Jim Evancho In the morning of June 30, 2021 a Federal Jury of five women and three men returned a verdict in a case of Wrongful Discharge for the plaintiff, Laura Ann Williams. The decision in the case of Laura Ann Williams v. James Coxwell and Socoper, Inc, docket number 1:16-CV-01476-KOB was […]
Assault with Deadly Weapon In Jacksonville
Calhoun County Journal June 25, 2021 Jim Evancho On Thursday June 24, 2021 at approximately 5:10pm the Jacksonville Police Department was dispatched to a possible assault in the area of C Street. Upon Arrival officers located a victim* that had been stabbed numerous times and had sustained a serious slash to his neck. The Jacksonville […]
Flash Flood Warning 6/19 – 6/20
June 18, 2021Jim Evancho The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for this weekend. Beginning Saturday morning through Sunday evening “heavy rainfall associated with the developing tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico will begin Saturday morning across the southwestern portions of Central Alabama. The heavy rainfall will spread northward Saturday afternoon […]