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Sleeper Cell of TP Terrorists Activated in Calhoun County

TP Wars 2025

Anniston, AL – On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 9:30pm the Calhoun County Courthouse was officially attacked but a response was rapid. Piedmont Police Chief, Nathan Johnson, and Calhoun County Sheriff, Falon Hurst, began hearing “chatter” that a small cell of Toilet Paper Terrorists were planning an attack on a hard target in Anniston. […]

Calhoun County Weekly Most Wanted | October 15, 2025

five mugshots of wanted people with background of wood planks and old style wanted poster with Sheriff star

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 […]

Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | October 9, 2025

Most wanted cover photo wood planks in background with sheriff's badge in foreground

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 […]

Fire in Weaver Destroys Freestanding Garage

Weaver Fire

Weaver, AL – At approximately 1:50 p.m. today, the Weaver Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Hillside Drive and Hillcrest Drive in response to a reported structure fire. Due to the building’s location off the main road, emergency vehicles were unable to reach the site directly. Firefighters carried hose lines up a steep hill to […]

Most Wanted in Calhoun County | October 3, 2025

Most wanted cover photo. 5 mugshots on old west style wanted poster and barn boards

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 […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Releases New Most Wanted | September 23, 2025

cover photo showing old time wanted poster with sheriff's star on wood boards

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 […]

New Rooftop Restaurant Blends French and Italian Cuisine in Anniston

Amore

Anniston, AL – A new restaurant, Amore, had its soft launch on Wednesday and the Calhoun Journal was invited to taste the food and experience the ambiance of the rooftop fine dining facility. Amore is a new concept to the area that the owner, Niko Ahmeti, and Chef de Cuisine, Malcolm Black, designed together; Amore […]

Most Wanted in Calhoun County | September 17, 2025

photo of wanted western wanted poster with Calhoun County Sheriffs Badge and four wanted mugshots

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 […]

September 10, 2025 Most Wanted in Calhoun County

September 10 2025 Most Wanted cover with sheriff's star

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 […]

Two Arrested in Jacksonville Dollar General Arson; Investigation Ongoing

Arson

Jacksonville, AL — Two people have been arrested and charged with first-degree arson following a fire that destroyed the Dollar General store on Pelham Road South in Jacksonville, Alabama. The Jacksonville Police and Fire Departments held a joint press conference Monday to provide details about the investigation and the swift arrests made within 48 hours […]