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Jacksonville State University A Cappella Choir Marks 65 Years with Alumni Reunion

A Cappella 65th Annisversary

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville State University (JSU) A Cappella Choir is inviting alumni and friends to celebrate 65 years of harmony, tradition, and song at a special reunion event. The milestone gathering will take place on Friday, September 19, in Mason Hall on the JSU campus. All former choir members are welcome, whether they sang […]

Final Free Disposal Days Announced for Anniston Residents

Free Dsisposal Day

ANNISTON — The City of Anniston has announced the last opportunity for residents to participate in Free Disposal Days before transitioning to a new residential trash pickup provider. Citizens may drop off items free of charge on Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents are reminded that […]

ServSafe Managers Course Offered in Anniston September 22–23

Upcoming food service training September 22& 23.

ANNISTON, AL – The Calhoun County Extension Office will host a ServSafe Managers Course on Sunday, September 22, and Monday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The training will take place at the Extension Office, located at 1702 Noble Street, Suite 108, Anniston, AL 36201. The ServSafe program, widely recognized in the food […]

Anniston Public Library To Host ‘Grown-Up Movie Friday’

Grown-up friday Movie Night

Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is offering adults a chance to enjoy a relaxed evening at the library with its upcoming Grown-Up Movie Friday event. The program will take place on Friday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the library’s main location, 108 E 10th St, Anniston, AL. This event is […]

AARP Smart Driver Course to be Offered at Anniston Public Library

AARP Smart Driver Course

Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host the AARP Smart Driver Course on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 108 E. 10th Street in Anniston. The six-hour program provides participants with proven driving techniques to help improve safety on the road. In addition to promoting safer […]

Gadsden State Launches Cardinalettes Dance Team, expands spirit and student engagement

Gadsden State Launches New Spirit Program The Cardinalettes Dance Team

GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College has announced the launch of the Gadsden State Cardinalettes Dance Team, a new spirit initiative designed to enhance campus pride, support Cardinal Athletics, and increase student and community engagement. “The creation of the Cardinalettes Dance Team is an exciting step forward for Gadsden State Athletics,” said Athletic Director […]

Calhoun County’s 2nd Annual Smoke Eaters Chili Challenge Coming to Jacksonville

Smoke Eaters Chili Challenge

JACKSONVILLE — The heat is on as Calhoun County’s firefighters and police officers prepare to face off in the 2nd Annual Smoke Eaters Chili Challenge. The event will take place on Saturday, September 13, at the Jacksonville Community Center. The competition invites the public to enjoy a day of food and friendly rivalry between first […]

Oxford to Host 9/11 Memorial Service at Liberty Park

OXFORD 911 MEMORIAL SERVICE

OXFORD — The City of Oxford will host a 9/11 Memorial Service on Thursday, September 11, beginning at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at Liberty Park, located on the grounds of the Oxford Civic Center at 401 McCullers Lane. The event is open to the public. The Oxford Fire Department has organized the […]

Community Kickoff Party Set for Anniston Regional Airport

PreGame

ANNISTON — Anniston Aviation and the Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation will host a community kickoff party on Friday, September 12, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Anniston Regional Airport. The event will serve as the launch for the Foundation’s 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff, scheduled for the following day. Anniston Mayor Ciara Smith […]

Jacksonville to Host Silent September 11 Memorial at City Cemetery

Sept. 11 Silent Memorial

JACKSONVILLE — To mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Parks & Recreation will hold a silent memorial ceremony at Jacksonville City Cemetery on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a flag-raising by the Jacksonville State University ROTC. At 8:37 […]