Calhoun County News

Calhoun County Golf
Calhoun County, AL – Hurst and White Plains’ boys, Stokes and Alexandria’s girls lead after first round of Calhoun County Tournament at Pine Hill County Club.

Ken Rollins Remembered – A True Patriot and Advocate for Veterans and Law Enforcement
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County community is mourning the loss of Ken Rollins, a dedicated veteran, patriot, and tireless advocate for law enforcment

This Week’s Schedule
High school sports events for area teams for the week of March 24-29. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Spring Experience baseball Other baseball

Calhoun County Softball
Calhoun County, AL – Defending champion Alexandria takes top seed, Pleasant Valley No. 2. Tournament starts March 31 at Woodland Park. Seedings (With overall, county

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes as well Highlights ‘Catch of the Week’
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging

Spring Roundup in Cleburne and Calhoun Counties
Anniston, AL – Smith, Haynes and Coggins lead Alexandria past Donoho in baseball. Glencoe and Pleasant Valley split doubleheader, and Spring Garden wins one of

Coosa Valley RC&D Hosts 3rd Annual Golf Tournament to Support Student Scholarships
Calhoun County, AL – Pine Hill Country Club will once again serve as the backdrop for a day of community, competition, and charitable giving as Coosa

Local Calhoun County Youths Win Awards at State Livestock Show
Montgomery, AL – Young livestock exhibitors from across Alabama showcased their skills and dedication at the Jr. Livestock Expo Swine Show on March 14, held

Calhoun County Gardening – Growing German Queen Tomatoes: A Gardener’s Guide to Flavorful Success
Calhoun County, AL – Many gardeners grow several types of tomatoes. I do also. However, my favorite is German Queen. I buy the plants at

All-County Hoops
Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East Alabama Sports Today’s girls’ Class 1A-3A All-Callhoun County basketball team. Saks’ Sania Angel

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties
Calhoun County, AL – Piedmont baseball snaps out of skid in big way in Spring Experience. Cherokee County, Lincoln sweep to win area series. White Plains,

Calhoun County’s Most Wanted | March 20, 2025
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

Calhoun County Board of Education Meeting Highlights: March 13, 2025
Calhoun County, AL – On March 13, 2025, the Calhoun County Board of Education convened for a productive meeting filled with recognitions, discussions on key educational

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria goes 1-1 in Gulf Shores Classic tournament, and Pleasant Valley falls to Silverdale Baptist. In baseball, Oxford wins two, and WP

ASWA Rankings
Calhoun County, AL – This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association high school baseball and softball rankings, the first of the season: SOFTBALL CLASS 7A 1. Thompson

Calhoun County Spring Round Up
Oxford, AL – Ohatchee tops Wellborn in Spring Experience. Hope sweeps. Ranburne and Woodland win. In softball, Alexandria and Pleasant Valley win two apiece in

Letter to the Editor – St. Patrick’s Day Poetry Edition
We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All opinions are from the writer and are not the opinion of Calhoun County

Calhoun County Fishing Rodeo for Kids Set for March 22
Ohatchee, AL – Families looking for a fun outdoor adventure can reel in excitement at the Calhoun County Fishing Rodeo for Kids on Saturday, March 22,

Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center Earns Prestigious 5-Star Accreditation
Anniston, AL – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center a 5-Star Accreditation, recognizing its excellence in

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of March 17-22. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Spring Experience

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging

Governor Ivey Provides Update on Storm Damage as Power Restoration Efforts Continue Across Alabama
Montgomery, AL – As the damage assessment from this weekend’s storms in Alabama continues, Governor Ivey issued the following comment: “Yesterday’s severe weather impacted most

Letter to the Editor – My American Dream was Made on TikTok. A Ban is Threatening It
We believe that all our residents deserve to voice their opinions. All opinions are from the writer and are not the opinion of Calhoun County

Severe Weather Expected Across Calhoun County: Storm Shelters and Safer Places Open in Preparation
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — An outbreak of severe storms is expected this afternoon into early Sunday morning across all of Central Alabama, including Calhoun County.

14 Dogs Rescued from Abandoned Home in Piedmont; Two Arrested for Animal Cruelty
PIEDMONT, AL – Fourteen dogs were rescued from an abandoned home in Piedmont on Thursday after deputies from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office discovered them

Rep. Mike Rogers Invites High School Students to Enter 2025 Congressional Art Competition
OXFORD, AL – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03) has announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, an annual

Calhoun County Spring Roundup
CHILDERSBURG, AL – Munford wins third consecutive Talladega County softball title, completes softball-baseball sweep. Also, wins for Jacksonville, Oxford and Weaver. Alexandria wins, ties in

ASWA All-State Basketball
The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State high school basketball teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year: CLASS 7A GIRLS FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE Aaliyah Blanchard, Hoover,

Alabama Farmers Advocate for Agriculture Policy in Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C. – As federal lawmakers navigate crucial decisions affecting the future of American agriculture, over 150 Alabama farmers traveled to Washington, D.C., from March 4-7

Two Alexandria Robotics Teams to Compete at VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria High School’s (AHS) robotics program has once again proven its excellence, with two teams qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championship in

Calhoun County Gardening – Growing a Bountiful Garden: My Favorite Tomatoes, Green Beans, and Okra
Calhoun County, AL – My favorite vegetables are tomatoes, green beans, and okra. Since 1998, as an organic gardener, I have experimented with different vegetables. I

Driving Home
Pleasent Valley, AL – After three years of commuting to B.B. Comer, Herbert will get to coach in Calhoun County again, as Pleasant Valley’s boys’ head

White Plains New Blue Hue
White Plains, AL – Latest hirings make it four assistant football coaches who will follow Smith from Jacksonville to White Plains. Edwards will also coach Wildcats’

Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Alexandria, AL – Carr’s one-hitter propels Alexandria softball. Henry homers as PV ups to 15-1. Young pitches Piedmont to shutout. Also, wins for Handley, Munford, Cherokee

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | March 13, 2025
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

Calhoun County Spring Roundup
PLEASANT VALLEY, AL – Pleasant Valley, Alexandria complete area sweeps in baseball. Oxford wins in softball, falls in one-run baseball game. Randolph County tops Wellborn

Calhoun County Severe Weather Alert: Multiple Rounds of Storms Expected Through Weekend
Calhoun County, AL – Residents of Calhoun County and surrounding areas should remain weather-aware as multiple rounds of severe storms are expected from Thursday through early

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Alexandria, AL – More than 2,000 words of spring sports, including wins for Alexandria, PV, Hope Christian, Oxford, Weaver, Jacksonville, Munford, Southside, Ranburne and Spring Garden

7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit Seize Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Other Drugs in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On March 12, 2025, the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit conducted an operation that led to significant drug seizures in the Anniston

All-Calhoun County Wrestling
Calhoun County, AL – Weaver’s Johannson, Jolliff take top-wrestler honors. Weaver’s Brown, White Plains’ Manning coaches of year. Editor’s note: All-Calhoun County wrestlers determined by championship

Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Slaton’s pitching, Hunt’s power push Alexandria to area victory. Jackson, Smith-Lindsey and Tims-Becerra power Oxford to 18 runs. Ranburne, Spring Garden and

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of March 10-15. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes and Narcotics Investigation as well Highlights ‘Catch of the Week’
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Anniston, AL – PV ups to 13-1. Ohatchee takes Comer Classic. Alexandria 4-1 in Albertville, and White Plains 3-1 with monster day from Richardson. Donoho girls’

Calhoun County Gardening – Growing Sunflowers: A Guide to Beauty, Pollination, and Protecting Your Corn
Calhoun County, AL – Sunflowers usually bloom from July to September. I plant my favorite seeds a few weeks apart. This staggers my growing season

Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Oxford, AL – Class 1A-3A top-ranked Donoho girls down 5A No. 8 Boaz in soccer. Roundup also includes tons of baseball and softball reports from

Alexandria Shaking Off ‘Rust’
Alexandria, AL – After near-two-week break between games, Alexandria catches fire at the plate late, downs visiting Oxford 11-4. By Joe Medley Brian Hess didn’t want

JD Hess Reappointed to MDA Board by Commissioners as MDA Board Concludes March Meeting with Unanimous Approval of Asset Transfer Resolution
Anniston, AL – The McClellan Development Authority (MDA) convened on March 5, 2025, to discuss critical issues regarding asset transfer, environmental cleanup initiatives, and board appointments.

Calhoun County Most Wanted | March 6, 2025
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

Spring Roundup
Pleasant Valley, AL – Wins for Pleasant Valley, Handley, Wellborn, Ohatchee, Randolph County, Jacksonville and Cherokee County softball; Cherokee County, Cleburne County, Faith Christian, Munford and