Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Glencoe, AL – Pleasant Valley wins Glencoe Invitational in walk-off fashion. Also, reports from Handley, Munford, Jacksonville and Ohatchee softball. GLENCOE — Lilly Robinson’s run-scoring single in the bottom of the fifth inning gave Pleasant Valley’s softball team a 3-2, walk-off victory over Etowah on Saturday and the championship of the Glencoe Invitational. Pleasant […]
Senator Katie Britt Votes to Advance HALT Fentanyl Act in Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) voted to advance the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill, which would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, will now proceed to the full Senate for consideration. In a statement, […]
Calhoun County Baseball
Calhoun County, AL – Jacksonville gets tournament’s first upset by seed, joins Oxford, Alexandria and Piedmont in Monday’s semifinals. Calhoun County baseball tournament All games at Choccolocco Park FRIDAY, Feb. 28 First round No. 12 Faith Christian 9, No. 13 Anniston 3 No. 11 Jacksonville Christian 15, No. 14 Saks 3 No. 7 Donoho 15, No. […]
Senators Introduce Charitable Act to Expand Non-Itemized Deduction for Giving
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) have introduced the Charitable Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding and permanently reinstating the non-itemized deduction for charitable giving. The legislation seeks to encourage charitable donations by allowing taxpayers who do not itemize deductions to claim a tax benefit for […]
Leadership Transition at the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama
Calhoun County, AL – The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) is preparing for a new chapter in its leadership as President & CEO Jennifer S. Maddox announces her decision to retire, effective February 14, 2025, after 13 years of dedicated service. Maddox has been a transformative force for CFNEA, overseeing its growth and solidifying its […]
Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center and Jacksonville State University Host 23rd Annual Economic Forum
JACKSONVILLE, AL – On Friday morning, business and community leaders gathered at Jacksonville State University’s (JSU) Merrill Hall for the 23rd Annual Economic Forum, an event aimed at shedding light on the current state of the economy at the local, state, and national levels. Hosted by the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center in […]
Grits & Glamour with Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis: A Night of Country Music Magic in Oxford
Oxford, AL – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of heartfelt hits and rich harmonies when two country music legends, Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis, take the stage for an intimate acoustic performance at the Oxford Performing Arts Center. The event, set for Sunday, March 9th, at 7:00 PM, promises a night filled with soulful […]
Piece by Piece: Puzzles, Pals & Popcorn at the Public Library of Anniston
ANNISTON, AL – Puzzle lovers and social butterflies alike are invited to take part in a fun-filled event at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County on Thursday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, titled “Piece by Piece: Puzzles, Pals & Popcorn,” offers participants a relaxing day of teamwork, problem-solving, and snacks. […]
Calhoun County Gardening – Gladiolus Traditions: Growing, Sharing, and Honoring Heirloom Blooms
Calhoun County, AL –Many Southern gardeners enjoy seasonal corms called gladiolus. In plant magazines, they are mentioned as corms, but in casual discussion you will hear them called bulbs. Each of the corms can produce tiny offsprings called cormels. My slang for the offspring is cormlets. Every year, if you dig up the mother corms […]
Anniston Fishing Focus Group to Host Community Discussion with Coosa Riverkeepers
Anniston, AL – Local anglers and community members will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion about fishing on the Coosa River at the upcoming Fishing Focus Group on Thursday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wiggins Community Center. Hosted by the Northeast Alabama Community Health Workers Coalition, this event will […]
