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United Way and City of Anniston Open Warming Stations This Week

United Way and City of Anniston Open Warming Stations This Week

Anniston, AL – With temperatures expected to drop in Anniston this week, United Way of East Central Alabama, in partnership with the City of Anniston, has opened warming stations to provide shelter for those in need. The stations will be activated when temperatures are forecasted to reach 36 degrees or below for at least two hours, […]

Tribute to Weaver Councilwoman Terri Summerlin: A Life of Service and Dedication

Weaver, AL – Weaver Councilwoman Terri Summerlin, a beloved member of the community and a dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully around midnight last night. Her daughter, Amy, shared the news on Facebook, stating: “Terri Summerlin was my mom and was loved by so many. She passed away peacefully around midnight last night. We found out […]

BRW in Oxford Names Derek Walcott as Executive Vice President of Strategy & Administration and Tim Comstock as Executive Vice President of Operations

BRW Names Derek Walcott as Executive Vice President of Strategy & Administration and Tim Comstock as Executive Vice President of Operations

Oxford, AL –  BRW, a prominent provider of trucking, warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment services, has named Derek Walcott as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Administration and Tim Comstock as Executive Vice President of Operations. Both individuals bring significant experience in their fields and are expected to enhance BRW’s leadership team, driving the company’s growth and […]

Talladega Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash

Traffic Fatality

Talladega, AL – A two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, October 10, has resulted in the death of a Talladega man. The accident occurred around 6:25 a.m. on Alpine Winterboro Road in the Alpine community of Talladega County. Cody S. Hester, 29, was riding a 1994 Harley Davidson FLTCU Ultra Tour Glide CL motorcycle when he […]

Calhoun County Youth Shine at the Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows

Aidan Hammonds of Calhoun County exhibited the Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt in the Youth Swine Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 13 in Montgomery. A gilt is a female pig that has not yet had a litter. Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance sponsored youth livestock events at the fair. Hammonds is pictured with judge Colby Hough and Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan.

Montgomery, AL – Calhoun County’s youth showcased their talent and dedication at the Alabama National Fair, held on October 13 in Montgomery, with several standout performances in the Youth Swine Show. The event highlighted the hard work and commitment of young exhibitors from across the state, particularly those representing Calhoun County. In the Senior Showmanship category, […]

Calhoun County Icon Lilly Ledbetter, Champion of Equal Pay, Passes Away at 86

Photo taken by the Calhoun Journal at International Women’s Day Celebration in Anniston

Calhoun C0unty, AL – Lilly Ledbetter, a prominent figure in the fight for equal pay, has passed away at the age of 86. Known for her pivotal role in influencing federal legislation, Ledbetter’s legacy stems from her discovery that she earned significantly less than her male colleagues at a Goodyear plant in Gadsden, Alabama. According to […]