Weaver News

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

Calhoun County Area Softball
Calhoun County, AL – Pleasant Valley, Spring Garden and Munford roar to area titles. Jacksonville Christian, Handley and Ranburne secure regional berths, as well. Area softball

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Weaver’s Coleman slams two home runs, amasses nine RBIs. Alexandria’s Carr perfect in five innings. Also, softball wins for Pleasant Valley, White Plains, Ohatchee, Oxford,

Jolliff’s Path
Weaver, AL – Weaver senior, state-champion wrestler headed to U.S. Marine Corps, University of Montevallo on academic scholarship with chance to earn wrestling scholarship. By Joe

Calhoun County Track
Oxford, AL – Several individual county records fall, and Oxford’s boys, girls sweep to county team championships. Team scores BOYS 1. Oxford 162 2. Anniston

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 14-19. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Regular-season baseball

Calhoun County Robotics Tournament: A Celebration of Innovation and Community Spirit
Oxford, AL – The inaugural Calhoun County Robotics Tournament took place on April 11th, uniting 14 teams from various schools across the county in a compelling

Weaver High School Hosts Emotional and Impactful “Prom Promise” Event
Weaver, AL – As high school prom season approaches, Weaver High School students were given a powerful reminder about the importance of safe and responsible

Oxford’s Big Goals
Oxford, AL – Oxford boys heed coach’s call to score 31 goals, and Yellow Jackets finish off dominant run through Calhoun County Tournament with 7-1 victory.

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s boys, girls dominate Red Wilder tennis. Oxford’s Whaley, Alexandria come out on top in Oxford Invitational golf. Wins for Ohatchee, Saks

Georgia-Alabama Land Trust Invites All to Yoga at Weaver Cave Preserve: A Unique Outdoor Experience
Weaverm AL – Weaver Cave Preserve, located at 1000 Cave Rd in Anniston, AL, is the perfect setting for a calming and rejuvenating outdoor yoga session.

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Wins for Piedmont, Alexandria, Oxford, White Plains, Spring Garden, Randolph County and Wellborn in baseball; Alexandria, Piedmont, Jacksonville Christian, Randolph County and

Calhoun County and Cleburne County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Slaton powers Alexandria past PV. Also, victories for Piedmont, Wellborn and Randolph County in softball; Alexandria, Piedmont, Wellborn, Weaver, White Plains and

All-County Hoops
Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East Alabama Sports Today’s girls’ Class 1A-3A All-Callhoun County basketball team. Saks’ Sania Angel

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria goes 1-1 in Gulf Shores Classic tournament, and Pleasant Valley falls to Silverdale Baptist. In baseball, Oxford wins two, and WP

Calhoun County Spring Round Up
Oxford, AL – Ohatchee tops Wellborn in Spring Experience. Hope sweeps. Ranburne and Woodland win. In softball, Alexandria and Pleasant Valley win two apiece in

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Alexandria, AL – More than 2,000 words of spring sports, including wins for Alexandria, PV, Hope Christian, Oxford, Weaver, Jacksonville, Munford, Southside, Ranburne and Spring Garden

All-Calhoun County Wrestling
Calhoun County, AL – Weaver’s Johannson, Jolliff take top-wrestler honors. Weaver’s Brown, White Plains’ Manning coaches of year. Editor’s note: All-Calhoun County wrestlers determined by championship

Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – McGinnis leads the way as Weaver tops Piedmont in softball. Hope Christian baseball gets first victory. Also, wins for White Plains,

UPDATED: Former Weaver High School Paraprofessional Arrested for Child-Related Crimes
Weaver, AL – The Weaver Police Department has announced the arrest of Dylan Hawk Strott, a former paraprofessional teacher at Weaver High School, following an investigation

City of Weaver Sells Angel Lake to Private Owners, Marking a New Chapter for the Property
Weaver, AL – The City of Weaver has officially sold Angel Lake, also known as Buckhorn Lake, to local entrepreneurs Brooke and Steven Lee, owners

Weaver – Her Story, History
Huntsville, AL – Weaver reaps reward of embracing girls’ wrestling from the outset, dominates way to becoming AHSAA’s first 1A-5A state champion. By Joe Medley