Calhoun County News

Fatal Crash Takes The Life of Three in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Per the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency a two-vehicle crash at approximately 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, has claimed two lives. Karen R.

Big-shot Bussey
White Plains, AL – White Plains senior comes up biggest in fourth quarter as Wildcats down Cherokee County in confidence-building victory TUESDAY’S BOYS GAMES Anniston at

Warriors Find Groove
Calhoun County, AL – Cherokee County picks up defense in second half, pulls away from White Plains to stay unbeaten in area; Wildcats hope to clinch

Most Wanted | January 25, 2023 Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
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

2023 Softball Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the 2023 high school softball schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; will be updated as schedules are

2023 Soccer Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL –Here is the high school soccer schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; all dates doubleheaders unless noted; will be updated

Pleasant Hosts?
Pleasant Valley, AL – Pleasant Valley’s boys, girls split with Cedar Bluff, eye Munford then much bigger area games with Ranburne on Friday By Joe Medley

Wind Advisory Issued for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County EMA has issued a wind advisory in effect from 9:00 pm Tuesday through 3:00 pm Wednesday. Sustained winds 15

2023 Baseball Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the 2023 high school baseball schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; will be updated when schedules are made

Inmate Found Unresponsive in Calhoun County Jail
Anniston, AL. – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has reported that on January 22, 2023, at approximately 5:10 pm, an inmate being held in the

Calhoun Sheriff’s Office Increasing Investigative Tools with New Camera System
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County Sheriff, Matthew Wade and the Calhoun County Commissioners held a press conference to discuss the new camera system that

Governor Ivey Signs Four Executive Orders, Begins Second Term Education Reform Push
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey this week signed four education-focused executive orders and issued a memo to the Department of Early Childhood Education. Governor Ivey

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Jan. 23-28 Basketball Jan.

Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Promote and Protect Religious Liberty in Alabama
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 733, “Promoting and Defending Religious Liberty Through Implementation of the Alabama Religious Freedom Amendment,” to

Firsts and ‘Legends’ at the Calhoun County Tournament
Jacksonville, AL – Players from the first Calhoun County tournaments for boys, girls get one more time to shine in pregame recognitions By Joe Medley East

January 20, 2023 Most Wanted in Calhoun County
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

All in the Family for Ohatchee
Jacksonville, AL – Ohatchee cousins Jorda, Kelbe Crook top fan voting for F&M Bank Half-Court Shot, Jorda will take shot for $10,000 Friday as overall winner

‘Counted out’
Jacksonville, AL – Perennial county power Anniston overcomes Crook’s 32 points to get by Ohatchee, reach county final for the seventh year in a row By

Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order Triad Following Promise for a More Efficient, Accountable and Transparent Government During Inaugural Address
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Executive Orders 726, 727 and 728 to establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency within state

Instant Classic for Alexandria
Jacksonville, AL – No 3 seed Alexandria prevails at the foul line after exchange of haymakers with No. 6 White Plains in Calhoun County quarterfinals CALHOUN

On the Record for Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook
Jacksonville, AL – Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook sets another Calhoun County Tournament scoring record, goes for 49 points and 20 rebounds as Lady Indians beat Jacksonville CALHOUN

Non-Partisan Rally for Women’s Rights Hosted by Calhoun County Democrats
Calhoun County, AL – RALLY: WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE BIGGER THAN ROE: We are putting ALL politicians on notice! The Calhoun County Democrats issues the following press release

ASWA Basketball Poll
Calhoun County, AL – Here’s this week’s high school basketball poll. Alabama Sports Writers Association members around the state nominate teams for consideration, and ASWA leadership

Secretary of State Wes Allen Officially Withdraws From ERIC Organization
Montgomery, AL – Secretary of State Wes Allen has officially withdrawn from the Electronic Registration Information Center as his first official act in office. “I made

PRESS RELEASE: ALGOP Praises State Rep. Kenneth Paschal for Work on Parental Rights Legislation
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl praised State Rep. Kenneth Paschal for his work on pro-family legislation aimed at protecting and preserving parental

Evan Tigue – Alexandria KB Winter Concert Series
Alexandria, AL – On Friday, January 20th Kool Beanz, located at 7113 US-431, Alexandria, AL 36250 will host the Evan Tigue – Alexandria KB Winter Concert

Faith Strikes Back at Calhoun County Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – ‘Family meeting’ helps Lions rebound from Thursday loss to Donoho, beat Falcons to advance to Tuesday quarterfinal against Oxford; Saks, White Plains,

Calhoun County Commission Honors Top Athletes from Donoho
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 12th, 2023. Call To Order Fred Wilson – Present Danny Shears

Pleasant Valley Strikes Early
Pleasant Valley – Game time came early for Roper, Lady Raiders, but they answered the call and ran past Weaver in their County Tournament opener CALHOUN

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Basketball Tournament and tournaments in Cherokee, Etowah and Talladega counties highlight the weekly high school schedule for teams in

Traffic Fatality in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Per the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, has claimed the life

Pleasant Valley Raiders Run Out
Pleasant Valley, AL – Boys bracket: PV coach Hood reaches back to a good ol’ play he learned long ago and it sealed the win; JCA

Friday Basketball in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford, White Plains pick up wins as several games are played in and around Calhoun County opposite the county tournament BOYS GAMES

Winners for the Calhoun County Junior High Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – Here are the winners and all-tournament teams from the Calhoun County Junior High Tournament that concluded earlier this week BIG SCHOOL BOYS

Tight Thursday Around Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Close games dominate the slate of Thursday night high school games in and around Calhoun County; Weaver’s Brown passes 1,000 career points,

Secretary Merrill to Join Waggoner Engineering
Montgomery, AL – On January 16th, Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill will be joining Waggoner Engineering as the Director of Public Policy and Strategic

Calhoun County Fan Favorites
Calhoun County, AL – Here are the players nominated for the F&M Bank Shootout at this year’s Calhoun County Tournament. Voting starts Friday afternoon on

Calhoun County Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – Here are the brackets for the Calhoun County Tournament that starts Friday at Jacksonville State

Governor Ivey Announces Another Round of Road and Bridge Projects Ahead of Second Term
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for

Bouncing Back for Calhoun County Teams
Calhoun County, AL – Wednesday basketball: Anniston boys refocus after loss at White Plains, jumps on Munford early and cruises to area win; Anniston girls roll,

Calhoun County 911 Begins Network Microwave System to Support Public Safety Communications System
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County 911 board announced the official start of the network microwave system upgrade. The full statement is as follows: “Today

Official Press Release from Mike Roger’s Office: Rogers Asks if Classified Documents Found at Biden Center Damaged National Security
Washington, D.C. – For Immediate Release Thursday, January 12, 2023 Contact: Carrie Cole [email protected] ICYMI, FOX NEWS: ROGERS ASKS IF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS FOUND AT BIDEN CENTER DAMAGED

Calhoun County School Superintendent Sets Community Meetings
Calhoun County, AL – Per Calhoun County Schools during the months of January through March, Dr. Reyes will be holding a community meeting for each of the

Wind Advisory in Effect for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Per the Calhoun County EMA there is a Wind Advisory in Effect for Calhoun County from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Thursday. WHAT…Southwest

Big Factor Inside for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – New post Johnson emerging as force for White Plains; Jacksonville holds on against Cherokee County, Faith’s Curlee surpasses 1,500 career points, Piedmont

Jan 11, 2023 Most Wanted in Calhoun County
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

Mike Rogers Named Chairman of House Armed Services Committee
Washington, D.C.– United States Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement after being named Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Rogers will

Free Throws Cost Falcons
Anniston, AL – Wadley hits 14 FTs in fourth quarter, 27 in game, to turn back Donoho; Oxford’s girls play one of their best games of

Governor Ivey Taps Small Business Champion and Former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to Lead Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is tapping Stacia Robinson to serve as director of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs. Nichelle

Alabama Employers to See 54% Unemployment Insurance Tax Cut
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced that most Alabama employers will see a 54% tax cut in their 2023 unemployment insurance
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