Weaver News
Annual Wing Night Returns to Weaver Cave Preserve Aug. 7
ANNISTON, AL — The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust (GALT) will host its sixth annual Wing Night on Friday, Aug. 7, at Weaver Cave Preserve, offering the
Evening Bat Hike Planned at Weaver Cave Preserve
ANNISTON, AL — Residents will have an opportunity to explore the nocturnal wildlife of Weaver Cave Preserve during a guided evening hike on Thursday, June
Calhoun County Golf Honors Announced as Stokes, Wood Earn Player of the Year Recognition
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Stokes player of year for girls, and Piedmont’s Wood takes top honors for boys. White Plains’ Randall, Weaver’s Brown take
Weaver Names Amanda Noah as New Varsity Volleyball Coach
After coaching junior high and JV volleyball, Noah to take over Weaver’s varsity program while continuing to coach girls’ basketball. By Joe Medley Amanda Noah
Georgia-Alabama Land Trust to Host Wildflower Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve
Weaver, AL – The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust will host a guided Wildflower Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 11:30
11th Annual Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Concludes National Police Week in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The culmination of National Police Week in Calhoun County took place Friday morning as law enforcement officers, retirees, elected officials, volunteers, and community
Weaver Boys Golf Makes School History with State Team Qualification; Capps Co-Medalist at Substate
Weaver’s boys take second, qualify for state as a team for the first time in school history. Capps co-medalist. Donoho’s Chandler qualifies for state. SILVER
Eggstravaganza In The Park Set for March 28 in Weaver
Weaver, AL – The Weaver Senior Citizen Program, in partnership with the Weaver Lions Club, will host “Eggstravaganza In The Park” on Saturday, March 28,
Weaver boys rally for 13th state wrestling title; Weaver girls repeat as champions as Calhoun County sweeps state honors
Weaver’s boys rally from behind to claim 13th state wrestling title, and Weaver’s girls dominate to become back-to-back champions. Alexandria boys, girls runners up, give
Weaver Police Lieutenant Receives Award at 1st JSU Southeastern Leadership Command College
Jacksonville, AL – On Friday, January 30, 2026, Jacksonville State University held its first graduation ceremony for the newly established Southeastern Leadership Command College (SLCC). The
Milestone Nights and Area Drama: Marbury, Nicholson Hit 1,000 as Piedmont, Ranburne and Donoho Shine
Weaver’s Marbury, Jacksonville’s Nicholson reach 1,000 career points. Alexandria’s boys force coin toss to decide area host. Piedmont sweeps, Ranburne girls roll and Donoho girls
Alexandria Advances to State Duals Semifinals; Weaver Opens with Big First-Round Win
Calhoun County champion Alexandria defeats Ashville, Weaver in reach semifinals of the Class 1A-4A state duals tournament. Weaver beats West End in first round.
Cleburne County Boys Win Duals Over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind; Improve to 26–1
Cleburne County boys win duals over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind, improve duals record to 26-1 on the season. WEAVER — Cleburne County’s
Weaver Wrestling Sweeps Region 6 Duals, Advances to State; Lady Bearcats Roll in Trimatch
Weaver’s boys sweep through duals regional, eye state first round. Weaver’s girls sweep trimatch. Cover photo: Weaver High School recognized senior wrestlers (from left) Baleigh
Dynasty Continues: Weaver Girls Rise Again as Alexandria Boys Reclaim County Title
Alexandria’s boys edge defending champion Weaver, and Weaver’s girls hold off up-and-coming Alexandria. By Joe Medley ALEXANDRIA — Alexandria’s boys and Weaver’s girls came away
Weaver Boys, Girls Sweep Championships at Orange Beach Makos Mayhem Invitational; Bearcats Claim Both MVWs
Weaver’s boys, girls sweep to championships at Orange Beach Makos Mayhem Invitational. Bearcats claim both MVWs. ORANGE BEACH — Weaver’s boys and girls swept
Weaver Sweeps St. John Paul II Invitational as Area Teams Shine Across Weekend Wrestling Tournaments
Weaver boys, girls win tournaments at St. John Paul II; Cleburne County, Ranburne and White Plains go 1-2-3 at Ranburne Bulldogs Invitational; Alexandria boys, girls
Weaver Boys Sweep Two Duals, Girls Claim Win as Cleburne County Improves to 20-1
Weaver boys win two duals, and girls win one. Cleburne County boys run duals record to 20-1 with two victories. WEAVER — Weaver’s boys
Oxford Boys Win Fifth Straight as Jacksonville, Piedmont Sweep; Faith Christian Wins at the Buzzer, Weaver Dominates
Oxford boys get fifth consecutive victory. Jacksonville, Piedmont sweep, and Faith Christian wins in a thriller. Weaver rolls. OXFORD — Chris Latson led a balanced
Tallassee Defends Gene Taylor Crown; Weaver Takes Second and Eyes State Push
Defending state champion Tallassee victorious. Reigning runner up Weaver takes second, eyes what needs to be by season’s end. By Joe Medley WEAVER — Weaver’s
Weaver boys, girls sweep at Childersburg; Cleburne County boys stay perfect at home quad
Weaver’s boys, girls sweep at Childersburg. Cleburne County’s boys sweep quad at home. Coaches: Please report results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com as soon as possible after matches.
Weaver Boys & Girls Dominate Trimatch at Wellborn
Weaver boys, girls sweep trimatch with Wellborn, Oxford. Coaches: Please report results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com as soon as possible after matches. Cover photo: Weaver’s Baleigh Brown
Cajun Boil Fundraiser Set to Support Weaver High Wrestling Team
Weaver, AL — The Weaver High School Wrestling team is hosting a Cajun Boil fundraiser on Friday, November 22, with plates available for pickup from
Georgia-Alabama Land Trust Hosts Yoga at Weaver Cave Preserve
Anniston, AL – The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust (GALT) is inviting the community to enjoy a morning of relaxation and mindfulness at Weaver Cave Preserve in Weaver,
New Mayors and City Council Members Sworn In Across Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Across Calhoun County, residents gathered on Monday at various locations as municipalities held official swearing-in ceremonies for newly elected mayors and
Weaver High School Marching Band Wins 2025 Alabama Marching Band Championship — Fourth Consecutive Title in Class 3A
Weaver, AL — October 2025Weaver High School’s Marching Band has once again claimed the top honor at the 2025 Alabama Marching Band Championships, earning its
Weaver Earns Homecoming Victory; Westbrook Christian’s Smith Achieves 300th Career Win
Weaver gets homecoming victory, first victory under interim head coach. Westbrook Christian’s Smith records 300th career victory. Also, victories for Piedmont, Glencoe, Pleasant Valley, Alexandria,
Memorial Bench Honors Weaver Mother’s Fallen Son
Weaver, AL — This week, a touching ceremony took place at 1021 Edgewood Drive in Weaver to honor the memory of a local mother’s late
Weaver Head Coach Ken Cofer Steps Down Just Before Scheduled Return
Six days after CCBOE voted to let him return to work after suspension, coach who led Weaver to its first playoff berth since 2018 steps
Fire in Weaver Destroys Freestanding Garage
Weaver, AL – At approximately 1:50 p.m. today, the Weaver Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Hillside Drive and Hillcrest Drive in response to a
Weaver Coach Set to Return After Administrative Leave
Weaver head football coach’s administrative leave will carry through Friday’s game at Winterboro, but he’ll return for Oct. 3 game at Glencoe. By Joe Medley
Weaver Head Football Coach Placed on Administrative Leave, Board to Decide Next Steps
Weaver head football coach on administrative leave, next moves to be decided at Thursday meeting of Calhoun County Board of Education. By Joe Medley Weaver
Pleasant Valley Sweeps Trimatch; Donoho Splits, JCA Rolls, Oxford, Glencoe, Weaver & Alexandria Victorious
Pleasant Valley sweeps trimatch, and Donoho splits. JCA sweeps Spring Garden in area match. Oxford, Glencoe, Weaver, Alexandria victorious. ANNISTON — Pleasant Valley swept
Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation Hosts Weekend of Community Unity and Support for First Responders
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation brought the community together this past weekend in a powerful demonstration of support for local
Ricard, Daniel Reach Milestones as Faith Christian Defeats Weaver
Weaver, AL – Ricard, Daniel reach career milestones as Faith Christian wins 3-1 at Weaver. Also, a report from Wellborn’s play in Ashville tourney. WEAVER
Weaver Church of God to Host 5th Sunday Hymn Night Sing
Weaver, AL — The Weaver Church of God will welcome the community for its 5th Sunday Hymn Night Sing on Sunday, August 31, at 6
Weaver Claims Tiger Invitational; White Plains, Donoho Show Strong at Smith Lake
Weaver wins Tiger Invitational in Childersburg. WP goes 4-3 and reaches silver-bracket finals at Smith Lake Invitational, and Donoho goes 2-3 and reaches gold-bracket play.
Weaver Officers Go the Extra Mile to Help Elderly Resident — and Offer Life-Saving Safety Tip
Weaver, AL – On the morning of August 19, Weaver Police officers responded to a call for help from an elderly resident who had fallen
Weaver City Council Reviews Equipment Proposal and Civil Service Appointments at July 22 Meeting
Weaver, AL – The Weaver City Council convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Mayor Jeff Clendenning and Councilmember Burns were absent. Present
Weaver Graduates Qualify for National Junior Olympic Championships
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County School System has announced that recent Weaver High School graduates KeShawn Allen and Harper Williams have qualified for
Weaver’s Allen and Williams Named Co-Athletes of the Year; Holland and Winn Share Coaching Honors
Weaver’s Allen, Williams share Athlete of the Year. Anniston’s Holland and Weaver’s Winn share coach of the year. 2025 Boys’ All-Calhoun County track team Editor’s
Weaver to Host Inaugural Farmers Market on June 7
WEAVER, AL – The City of Weaver is set to host its inaugural Farmers Market on Saturday, June 7, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Weaver Moves
Weaver, AL – Knight, former Weaver assistant, returns to coach girls’ wrestling. Brannon steps up to the plate to coach baseball. Kolby Brannon (left) and
Weaver’s Kaden Gooden Flips Commitment from Jacksonville State to Wofford
Weaver all-state multi-sport standout Gooden, previously committed to Jacksonville State, flips to Wofford. By Joe Medley WEAVER — Coaching changes bring commitment changes, and Weaver’s
Regional Softball
Spring Garden adds East Regional title, and Woodland advances to state. Oxford, Jacksonville Christian fall on final day of regional. Softball regionals EAST REGIONAL At
Jefferson’s Honors 2025 Teachers of the Year in Weaver and Oxford
Jacksonville and Oxford, AL – Jefferson’s restaurants in Jacksonville and Oxford have proudly announced their 2025 Teachers of the Year, honoring two outstanding educators who
Weaver’s Fulmer on the Move to Cleburne County
Fulmer, the Weaver grad and coach who reclaimed Gene Taylor-ere glory for the Bearcats’ wrestling program, to coach as an assistant a multisport Cleburne County.
Weaver State Track
Cullman, AL – Weaver boys surge to lead on Saturday, hold off charge from T.R. Miller to win first state track title. Will be updated
State Track in Calhoun County
JCA’s Mullinax wins two state titles on a day that saw 12 area athletes take gold in the state outdoor track championships. A total
Calhoun County Soccer Playoffs
Weaver, AL – Weaver boys make program history by advancing to Elite Eight. White Plains boys advance with victory over Hokes Bluff. Tuesday’s scoreboard TUESDAY, April