Calhoun County News
Governor Ivey Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Immediately
December 6, 2021 Lee Evancho Per Governor Ivey’s office flags should be lowered honoring former U.S. Senator Robert Joseph “Bob” Dole. The official order is
Extra Incentive for Alexandria Wrestling
December 5, 2021 East Alabama Sports Today Alexandria wrestlers win Golden Bear Classic, dedicate the effort to memory of late assistant coach LINCOLN –
Haircuts for the Holidays in Wellborn
Monday, December 13, 2021 8:30 am – 2:15 pm Event by WWES Counseling Page WellbornElementarySchool Duration: 5 hr 45 min Please help us share and recruit and tag
Martin Quietly Resigns from Ohatchee
December 5, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Ohatchee football coach will remain on paid leave until the end of the school
Gateway To Life Ranch Non-Profit’s Christmas Event in Ohatchee
Saturday, December 11, 2021 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Event by Gateway To Life Ranch non-profit 239 Grants Rd, Ohatchee, AL 36271 Duration: 3 hr Come celebrate the
Fatal Crash Calhoun County
November 1, 2021 Lee Evancho Per the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency a single-vehicle crash at approximately 7:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, has claimed the life
Most Wanted by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office – 11/30/21
November 30, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. A “FTA” means that a person failed to
White Plains Wildcats Rewarded – Basketball
November 25, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today White Plains takes control early, earns its first victory over the season in rout
Firefighters Discuss Holiday House Fire Safety
November 24, 2021 Jim Evancho The holiday season is upon us and winter has arrived in Calhoun County increasing the possibilities of residential fires. According
Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office – 11/23/21
November 23, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. A “FTA” means that a person failed
‘Major League’ Effort
November 22, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Youth league and high school sports teams are constantly trying to come up with
Calhoun County 9-1-1 District Board of Commissioners Meeting
November 19, 2021 Lee Evancho Meeting Called to Order Roll Call of Members Board Chairman – Chief Gary Sparks, Oxford Fire Department – Present Board
Most Wanted by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office – 11/16/21
November 16, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. A “FTA” means that a person failed to
Calhoun County Chamber Shows Member Appreciation a Great Chili Cook-Off
November 12, 2021Lee Evancho The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Member Appreciation Day. This event was held at the Jacksonville Community Center.
Calhoun County Commision Meeting 11/10/2021
November 11, 2021 Lee Evancho Call to Order Fred Wilson – Present Danny Shears – Present Carolyn Henderson – Present Lee Patterson – Present
Calhoun County History Revisited – Veterans Day and Volkstrauertag
November 11, 2021 Kimberly O’Dell November in America is always associated with thanksgiving and remembrance. While the tradition of thanksgiving has been around since
Calhoun County Most Wanted by Sheriff’s Office – 11/9/21
November 9, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. A “FTA” means that a person failed to
Going Out Strong
November 7, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today White Plains girls give coach John Moore a second-place finish in his final meet
Raiders in Red
November 7, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Pleasant Valley boys pull surprise red-map finish with record-setting performance, Nelson runner-up; more boys
Republican’s, Democrat’s, Bama Fans, and Tiger Fans – All Welcome
November 11, 2021 Jim Evancho On April 1, 2021 we officially launched the Calhoun County Journal. We discussed how we could best serve the residents of
Eli Keeps Coming
November 6, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Ennis has another big game, helps Ohatchee run past Geraldine in second half for
Most Wanted by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office – 11/2/21
August 31, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. A “FTA” means that a person failed to
The Agency for Substance Abuse and Prevention Works to Make Calhoun County Safer from Drugs
October 31, 2021 Lee Evancho The Calhoun County Journal had the chance to sit down with Trisha Anderson with the Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention
A Perfect 10
October 30, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Alexandria completes undefeated regular season, denies Piedmont region title; Bulldogs fall to No. 3
Calhoun County Commission Issues Red Ribbon Proclamation at Meeting 10/28/2021
October 29, 2021 Lee Evancho Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved Proclamation – Red Ribbon Week Commissioner Fred Wilson
Most Wanted by Calhoun County Sheriff – 10/26/21
October 26, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. A “FTA” means that a person failed to
Governor Ivey Formally Fights Federal Vaccine Mandates
October 26, 2021 Jim Evancho Governor Kay Ivey has issued executive order 724 to push back against the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate. In a written
Final Four Set
October 24, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Graveman, the No. 13 seed, wins two tight matches to join the top
Down to the Wire
October 23, 2021 By East Alabama Sports Today FRIDAY’S 3A REGION 5 SCORESGlencoe 49, Pleasant Valley 0Ohatchee 52, Weaver 13Piedmont 47, Wellborn 16Saks 21,
They Believed
October 23, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Alexandria rises to occasion, sets tone early, wins region title in battle of unbeatens
Trunk or Treat in Ohatchee
Saturday, October 30, 2021 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Event by Oak Bowery Baptist Church 3300 AL-144, Ohatchee, AL 36271 Duration: 2 hr Come trick or treat around
Cutter’s Pizzeria Makes Waves With Awards and Recognition
October 22, 2021 Lee Evancho In September of this year the Calhoun County Journal did a business spotlight piece on Cutter’s Pizzeria. This small business
What are Blue Pumpkin Candy Pail’s
October 22, 2021 Jim Evancho Halloween is right around the corner and neighborhoods will be filled with kids asking for candy. Kids are kids and
County Stars Shine Bright
October 21, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Pleasant Valley boys, White Plains girls win county cross country team titles; record-setting George,
Gadsden Police Seeing Public Assistance with Homicide Investigation
October 21, 2021 Jim Evancho The Gadsden Police Department has requested assistance from the public in regards to a homicide that occurred on June 5,
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Business Big Shots Clay Shoot
Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitors Center 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Friday, October 29th, 2021 Registration 8:00 am Competition Begins 9:00 am Lunch &
Most Wanted by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office – 10/20/2021
October 20, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. A “FTA” means that a person failed
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff
October 19, 2021 Lee Evancho Governor Ivey, in accordance with the presidential presidential proclamation, directed flags be flown at half-staff immediately to honor the longstanding service
Plenty of Intrigue
October 19, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today The standings might not have the drama of the past two years, but the
To the Hoop
October 18, 2021 By: East Alabama Sports Today 2021-22 BASKETBALL SCHEDULESNov. 11Faith Christian at JacksonvilleLincoln girls at Clay CentralOxford vs. Hueytown, Bill Harris
One of Calhoun County’s Most Wanted Shot by Police in Sylacauga
October 17, 2021 Jim Evancho On October 12, 2021 the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office listed William Osbourn as one of their most wanted. Osbourn has
This Week’s Schedule
October 16, 2021 By East Alabama Sports Today Here is a listing of this week’s football and volleyball schedule for teams in and around
A Saturday Run
October 17, 2021 By East Alabama Sports Today Here are the results for Saturday’s cross country meets involving teams in and around Calhoun County Wildcat
The Stage is Set
October 16, 2021 By East Alabama Sports Today Valley Cubs throttle Moody, set up monumental matchup with undefeated Leeds for region championship MOODY – Alexandria
Calhoun County Journal and E.A. Sports Today Partner Together
October 16, 2021 Jim Evancho The Calhoun County Journal is happy to announce that we have partnered with East Alabama Sports Today, better known as
Now They Can Celebrate
October 16, 2021By East Alabama Sports Today CLASS 3A REGION 5Ohatchee 54, Pleasant Valley 14Piedmont 38, Hokes Bluff 14Saks 54, Glencoe 7Wellborn 66, Weaver 19
Friday Scoreboard – 10/15/21
October 15, 2021East Alabama Sports Today Here are the results from Friday night’s high school football games in Alabama; will be updatedLOCAL GAMESAlexandria 47, Moody
Ohatchee gets redemption
October 15, 2021By Al MuskewitzEast Alabama Sports TodayJACKSONVILLE – Not that the job is anywhere near complete, but this is the spot the Ohatchee volleyball team
County Commission Takes a Stand on 2nd Amendment Rights at Meeting – 10/14/21
October 15, 2021 Lee Evancho Commission Meeting Call to Order Fred Wilson – Absent Danny Shears – Present Carolyn Henderson – Present JD Hess –
The wait begins
October 15, 2021By East Alabama Sports TodayALEXANDER CITY – Now the waiting begins for Jeremy McGatha and Brennan Clay. The two Calhoun County golfers finished
