Calhoun County News

Birmingham Homicide Leads to Calhoun County Cautions Being Issued
Calhoun County, AL – The Birmingham Police Department issued a missing person report on Wednesday advising that Jermiera Ivory Fowler, 31, went missing after she

Governor Ivey Commends Armed Services Committee, Reiterates Blatant Fact Huntsville is Rightful Home for Space Command Headquarters
Montgomery, AL – Earlier this week Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following statement: “Alabama is eager for our country to win the space race,

All Calhoun County Tennis
Calhoun County, AL – Faith Christian’s Mitchell, Goode take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s 2023 boys’ All-Calhoun County tennis team 2023 Boys’ All-Calhoun County

Calhoun County Snip It Program Exceeds 6000 Spays and Neuters
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County began in January 2, 2019 and the program has provided reduced cost spay and neuters for over 6000 dogs

Calhoun County Transit Alert
Calhoun County, AL – Beginning Monday, June 5, 2023 for a minimum of ten days the section in the rectangle on the map shows the

U.S. Senator Katie Britt To Reintroduce Bill To Increase Access To The American Dream
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tim Scott, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill To Increase Access To The American Dream U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member

Most Wanted in Calhoun County | May 30, 2023
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 Calhoun County Soccer
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s Williamson, White Plains coach Cotton take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s All-Calhoun County boys’ team 2023 Boys’ All-Calhoun County

All Calhoun County Golf
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains’ Rogers, Alexandria’s Kiker take top awards for East Alabama Sports Today’s girs’ All-Calhoun County golf team 2023 girls’ All-Calhoun County

Governor Kay Ivey Invites Alabama Students to Join Her for a Summer Reading Challenge
Montgomery, AL – Governor Ivey invited Alabama students to join her for her Summer Reading Challenge last week to encourage children to include reading in his

Flags Half-Staff for Memorial Day
Washington D.C. – Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In

Pappy Dunn Golf Tournament Announced At Calhoun County Commission Meeting
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 25th Call to Order Fred Wilson – Present Danny

All-Calhoun County Softball
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains’ Arnold, Oxford’s McKibbin take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County softball team 2023 Class 4A-6A

Governor Kay Ivey Strongly Opposes Parole of Convicted Child Murderer Judith Ann Neelley
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey sent a letter Tuesday to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles strongly opposing the parole of convicted child murderer

All-Calhoun County Baseball
Calhoun County, AL – With Yellow Jackets’ latest state title in the books, Oxford’s Brooks, Harrison lead the way on East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 4A-6A

ALEA Launches “Summer of Safety” Campaign
Montgomery, AL – ‘Put Safety First and Prevent the Worst’ this Memorial Day Weekend Labeled the unofficial start of Summer, Memorial Day is one of

HB209 Prevents Absentee Ballot Harvesting And Protects Each Individual’s Right To Cast Their Own Ballot An Editorial by Secretary of State Wes Allen
Montgomery, AL – Over the last decade, there have been multiple convictions for absentee ballot fraud across the state of Alabama. As a Probate Judge, a

Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame ’23
Calhoun County, AL – Wellborn’s Battles and Evans, Oxford’s Jack and Wilson, Anniston’s McCord and White Plains’ Garmon among the Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame

May 24, 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

Student from Alexandria Running On
Alexandria, AL – Teammate’s signing with Gadsden State leads to same opportunity for Alexandria All-Calhoun County cross country runner Foster By Joe Medley DeShaun Foster’s college

Governor Ivey Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing Involving Senator Keith Kelley and Representative Randy Wood
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday hosted a ceremonial bill signing for legislation passed during the 2023 Regular Session. The following bills were ceremonially

White Plains Moves
White Plains, AL – Wildcats’ year of change continues with change atop the softball program less than a week after team played in state tournament By

Calhoun County Champion Travis Leads
Gadsden, AL – Recent work on his swing leads to big day for former White Plains High golfer at Gadsden City Championship, leads by two strokes

Tie Goes To Ty In Calhoun County Golf Tour
Gadsden, AL – Cole rallies from four shots back with five holes to go to force playoff, edge Travis in Gadsden City Championship for 23rd Calhoun

National Police Week Concludes at Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The 7th annual Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held Friday to close out a week of Law Enforcement Appreciation. The memorial was

ALEA’s Marine Patrol Launches National Safe Boating Week
Montgomery, AL – Like the waves on Alabama’s beautiful gulf coast shoreline, Summer is quickly rolling in, and with the weather warming up, it is a

End of the Line for White Plains
White Plains, AL – Tough draw, tough day at state tournament for White Plains, but Wildcats complete promising season under first-year coach State softball tournament CLASS

He’s Ba’ack in Calhoun County
White Plains, AL – After one year at Sylacauga, former Donoho coach Clendenin returns to Calhoun County, will coach White Plains volleyball By Joe Medley One

Morris to Alexandria High School
Alexandria, AL – Former Pleasant Valley coach Morris, reassigned in budgetary moves, will teach and coach at Alexandria High School, the school announced By Joe Medley

Will Home Prices Go Down Soon?
Calhoun County, AL – Over the last few years, the price of housing has skyrocketed. This has led many to feel that homes are now overvalued

Hooping On for Calhoun County Senior
Pleasant Valley, AL – After runs in basketball and softball for Jacksonville and Pleasant Valley, Gannaway signs to play basketball for Gadsden State Community College Rebekah

Chairman Rogers Requests Preservation of DoD Records Regarding SPACECOM Decision Delay
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of the Department of Defense, and

Cheaha Challenge Traffic Impacts in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Per the Emergency Management Agency of Calhoun County the Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo & ULTRA, Chief Ladiga Cruise, and Time Trial will

Jacksonville, Piedmont, and Ohatchee Graduates from Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Class of 2023
Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD) had students Mia Teague of Jacksonville and Joshua Kirk of Piedmont as part of the graduating 2023 class. Maria

May 17, 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

State Softball Shines on Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Pleasant Valley rallies to beat Sumiton Christian, stay alive in 2A. Spring Garden rebounds from first-round loss to beat Verbena, stay

State Golf Showcases Calhoun County
Opelika, AL – Weaver’s Ledbetter finishes as Class 3A runner up for the second year in a row; White Plains boys, Edwards finish third in Class

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Support American Manufacturers
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tammy Baldwin Join Bipartisan Legislation To Crack Down On Trade Cheats And Support American Manufacturers U.S. Senator Katie

White Plain’s Ticket Punched
Albertville, AL – Arnold, White Plains fight through rain to down Madison County, complete three-game sweep at East Regional for state-tourney berth By Joe Medley White

Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order to Establish the Alabama Resilience Council
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 736, establishing the Alabama Resilience Council. This action is a key part of the Ivey

Alexandria’s Tough Day Leaves Team One Victory Shy State Tournament
Albertville, AL – Tough second day at East Regional leaves young Alexandria team’s season one victory shy of return trip to state tournament By Joe

Aiming High in Ohatchee
Ohatchee, AL – Ohatchee’s Howell, multisport standout, signs to play baseball for Marion Military Institute with an eye toward joining the Air Force Devin Howell plans

Calhoun County Commission Honors Law Enforcement Appreciation Week and 4-H Scholarship Recipient at Meeting
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday May 11th Call to Order Fred Wilson – Present Danny

Local Alabama Politicians Weigh in on Border Policies Changes that ‘Enrich Cartels’
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), penned the following op-ed discussing the ongoing borer crisis and House Republicans’ solutions. By Rep. Mike Rogers The Department

East Regional Softball Showcases Calhoun County
Albertville, AL – Oxford takes top state-qualifying spot in 6A, and Piedmont clinches No. 2 spot in 3A; Alexandria, White Plains sweep way to winners’ bracket

Kidnapping and Domestic Violence Arrest in Ohatchee
Ohatchee, AL – Ohatchee Police Chief Alan Kelly released the following statement regarding the kidnapping and domestic case that initially was released due to the

National Police Week Brings Opportunity to Honor Law Enforcement in Calhoun County
Anniston, AL – At the Calhoun County Commission meeting on 5/11/2023 a check for $5,000 was given to the Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation (ALEAF). The

U.S. Senator Katie Britt: Alabamians Fear EPA Regulating To Partisan Green New Deal Agenda, Ignoring Scientific And Technological Evidence
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) this week at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee for Interior, Environment, and Related

Governor Ivey Signs House Bill 210, Solidifies Alabama’s Status as “Most Military Friendly State”
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed House Bill 210 into law, further solidifying Alabama as the most military-friendly state in the nation. The

Calhoun County Sub-State Golf
Silver Lakes – White Plains’ Edwards takes low medalist, and Wildcats finish second to advance to state tournament. Alexandria girls state-bound after second-place finish Sawyer Edwards
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