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Community Event Planned in Oxford to Mark Child Abuse Prevention Month

Candlight Vigil for Child Abuse Prevention

OXFORD, AL — Local organizations are inviting the community to come together in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month with a special event focused on awareness, advocacy, and action. The program, hosted by CASA of the Cheaha Region and Calhoun Cleburne Children’s Center, will take place at Veterans Memorial Park at the Oxford Civic Center. […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office PCA Pro Rodeo Set for April 17–18 at Choccolocco Park

CAlhoun County Sheriff's Office Rodeo

OXFORD, AL — The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office PCA Pro Rodeo is scheduled to take place April 17–18 at Choccolocco Park, bringing two days of rodeo competition and family-friendly entertainment to the area. The event is being hosted by the City of Oxford, Alabama, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Foundation, and additional community partners. Organizers say […]

ALAFCS Annual Conference Set for April 16–17 at Jacksonville State University

ALAFCS Annual Confrence

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (ALAFCS) will host its Annual Conference at Jacksonville State University on April 16–17, 2026, bringing together educators, students, and professionals from across the state to explore advancements in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). The event will take place at Jacksonville State University’s College of […]

Lightwire Theatre’s The Ugly Duckling to Illuminate Oxford Stage April 14

lightwire Theater's The Ugly Duckling

OXFORD, AL — The Oxford Performing Arts Center will host a unique theatrical performance on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6 p.m., as Lightwire Theatre presents its innovative adaptation of The Ugly Duckling. The performance is part of the Potts Arts Discovery Series, which aims to bring engaging and educational arts experiences to the community. […]

Jacksonville Public Library to Host “Ladies’ Day Out” Event on April 11

Ladies Day Out

Jacksonville, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a “Ladies’ Day Out” event on Saturday, April 11, beginning at 10 a.m. at its location on Pelham Road South. The event is designed to offer attendees a relaxing and social atmosphere centered around plants, community, and conversation. Organizers describe the gathering as an opportunity for […]

Chief Ladiga Trail Run Returns to Jacksonville with Multiple Distance Options

Chief Ladiga Zombie Trails

Jacksonville, AL — Runners from across the region are expected to gather in Jacksonville this spring for the fifth annual Chief Ladiga Trail Run, an endurance event offering distances of 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The race, organized by Zombie Trail Races, is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, […]

Alabama Teams Championship Set for March 28 in Oxford

2026 Alabama teams Championship

Oxford, AL – The 2026 Alabama Teams Championship, a sanctioned table tennis tournament, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Friendship Community Center. The event, organized by Alabama Table Tennis in partnership with the Oxford Table Tennis Club and North East Alabama Table Tennis, will run from 8 a.m. to […]

Women’s Day Celebration Planned at Oxford Civic Center

women's day

Oxford, AL – Oxford Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the City of Oxford, Alabama, will host a community-wide Women’s Day event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oxford Civic Center, located at 401 McCullars Lane. The event is being held in recognition of International Women’s Month and […]

Eggstravaganza In The Park Set for March 28 in Weaver

Eggstravagansa in the park

Weaver, AL – The Weaver Senior Citizen Program, in partnership with the Weaver Lions Club, will host “Eggstravaganza In The Park” on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The six-hour community event is open to the public and will take place at the Weaver Senior Center. Organizers have planned a variety […]