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Jax State Awards Honorary Doctorate to Country Music Star Riley Green at Spring Commencement

Jacksonville State University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Riley Green During Spring Commencement

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University awarded an honorary doctorate to country...

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RMC Health System, New Service Line

RMC Launches Ion Bronchoscopy Program to Expand Early Lung Cancer Detection in Northeast Alabama

ANNISTON, AL — RMC Health System has announced the launch of its...

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OXFORD OBSERVES NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER ON MAY 7

Oxford to Host National Day of Prayer Ceremony on May 7

OXFORD, AL — Leaders from faith communities, local businesses and government agencies...

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Piedmont’s Dempsey, Patel Sign with Millsaps College, Continuing Family and Team Connections

Piedmont football standout Dempsey, pole vaulter Patel follow successes, family connections to...

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Android Answers

Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County to Host “Android Answers” Program May 6

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host “Android...

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lane closure that occurred in Calhoun County.

Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Causes Temporary Lane Closure on I-20 in Calhoun County

Calhoun County, AL – A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer caused a...

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Weaver’s boys’ golf team celebrates Monday, after finishing second in the Class 3A, North 2 substate tournament at Silver Lakes. (Submitted photo)

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...

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Embrace what Matters

Oxford, Regional Schools to Host “Embrace What Matters” Family Fun Night Friday

OXFORD, AL — Families across the region are invited to attend the...

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Ohatchee, the 2026 Class 3A, Area 12 champion. (Submitted photo)

Ohatchee and Munford Capture Area Softball Titles as Jacksonville Christian, Spring Garden and Woodland Advance

Ohatchee, Munford sweep to area titles. Jacksonville Christian, Spring Garden and Woodland...

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OXFORD OBSERVES NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER ON MAY 7

Oxford to Host National Day of Prayer Ceremony on May 7

OXFORD, AL — Leaders from faith communities, local businesses and government agencies...

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Android Answers

Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County to Host “Android Answers” Program May 6

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host “Android...

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Embrace what Matters

Oxford, Regional Schools to Host “Embrace What Matters” Family Fun Night Friday

OXFORD, AL — Families across the region are invited to attend the...

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ACcC Baseball

ACCC Baseball Championship Set for May 7–11 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford

OXFORD, AL — The ACCC Baseball Championship is scheduled to take place...

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the Temptations & The Four Tops

The Temptations and The Four Tops Set to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center

OXFORD, AL — A night celebrating Motown history is set to take...

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GSC Softball Championship

GSC Softball Championship Set for May 6–9 at Choccolocco Park

OXFORD, AL — The Gulf South Conference (GSC) Softball Championship is scheduled...

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Berman Book Club

Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host May Berman Book Club Featuring “Cloud of Sparrows”

ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its monthly Berman...

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Spring book Sale

Spring Book Sale Set for Anniston Library on May 2

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a...

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5th annual LLAMAPALOOZA

Redbird Willow Farm to Host 5th Annual Llama-Palooza in Anniston

ANNISTON, AL — Redbird Willow Farm will host its 5th Annual Llama-Palooza...

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Ohatchee, the 2026 Class 3A, Area 12 champion. (Submitted photo)

Ohatchee and Munford Capture Area Softball Titles as Jacksonville Christian, Spring Garden and Woodland Advance

Ohatchee, Munford sweep to area titles. Jacksonville Christian, Spring Garden and Woodland...

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Fitting home finale

Pleasant Valley Sends Coach David Bryant Out in Style With Area Title Win

In what will go down as his final home game and 586th...

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Crime-Stoppers

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Crimes, Seeks Public Assistance

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating...

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Bud Turner

Bud Turner Shares Vision for Calhoun County Commission, Focuses on Transparency, Experience, and Public Trust  

Calhoun County, AL — Longtime jurist and attorney Bud Turner has announced his...

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April 29 2026 Most wanted cover

Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | April 29, 2026

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released...

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Gov. Ivey awards 11 grants to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey Awards Over $460,000 in Victim Services Grants, Including Funding for Calhoun County Programs

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has announced the award of 11 grants...

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OXFORD OBSERVES NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER ON MAY 7

Oxford to Host National Day of Prayer Ceremony on May 7

OXFORD, AL — Leaders from faith communities, local businesses and government agencies...

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Embrace what Matters

Oxford, Regional Schools to Host “Embrace What Matters” Family Fun Night Friday

OXFORD, AL — Families across the region are invited to attend the...

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ACcC Baseball

ACCC Baseball Championship Set for May 7–11 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford

OXFORD, AL — The ACCC Baseball Championship is scheduled to take place...

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the Temptations & The Four Tops

The Temptations and The Four Tops Set to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center

OXFORD, AL — A night celebrating Motown history is set to take...

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GSC Softball Championship

GSC Softball Championship Set for May 6–9 at Choccolocco Park

OXFORD, AL — The Gulf South Conference (GSC) Softball Championship is scheduled...

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Kobay South Breaks Ground on Expansion in Oxford, Creating New Jobs

Kobay South Breaks Ground on Oxford Expansion, Bringing New Jobs and Increased Manufacturing Capacity

OXFORD, AL — Kobay South has officially broken ground on a major...

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Jax State Awards Honorary Doctorate to Country Music Star Riley Green at Spring Commencement

Jacksonville State University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Riley Green During Spring Commencement

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University awarded an honorary doctorate to country...

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Jax State honors faculty excellence at annual Faculty Awards Program

Jacksonville State University Honors Faculty Excellence at Annual Awards Program

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University recognized the accomplishments of its faculty...

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Jax State Board of Trustees Honors Scott Williams with Dining Room Naming

Jacksonville State University Names Dining Room in Honor of Longtime Dining Leader Scott Williams

JACKSONVILLE, AL — After nearly five decades in university dining, including 37...

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Jax State earns national recognition in 2025 Collegiate Advertising Awards

Jacksonville State University Earns National Recognition in Collegiate Advertising Awards

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has received national recognition for excellence...

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JSU Crime

JSU Police Report Multiple Incidents Across Campus in March 2026

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University Police responded to a variety of incidents...

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Jacksonville Wellness Fair

Jacksonville to Host Free Community Wellness Fair on May 2

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The City of Jacksonville will host a community Wellness...

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Weaver’s boys’ golf team celebrates Monday, after finishing second in the Class 3A, North 2 substate tournament at Silver Lakes. (Submitted photo)

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...

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Eggstravagansa in the park

Eggstravaganza In The Park Set for March 28 in Weaver

Weaver, AL – The Weaver Senior Citizen Program, in partnership with the...

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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...

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Full Class

Weaver Police Lieutenant Receives Award at 1st JSU Southeastern Leadership Command College

Jacksonville, AL – On Friday, January 30, 2026, Jacksonville State University held its...

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Weaver’s D.J. Marbury (left) poses with Weaver coach Beau Winn after reaching 1,000 career points Thursday. Jacksonville’s Neveah Nicholson (right), posing with Jacksonville coach Corey Mize, reached 1,000 career points Tuesday at Saks and was recognized during the Golden Eagles’ home game against St. Clair County on Thursday. (Submitted photos)

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...

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Prep wrestling

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...

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RMC Health System, New Service Line

RMC Launches Ion Bronchoscopy Program to Expand Early Lung Cancer Detection in Northeast Alabama

ANNISTON, AL — RMC Health System has announced the launch of its...

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Android Answers

Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County to Host “Android Answers” Program May 6

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host “Android...

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Berman Book Club

Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host May Berman Book Club Featuring “Cloud of Sparrows”

ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its monthly Berman...

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Spring book Sale

Spring Book Sale Set for Anniston Library on May 2

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a...

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Outstanding students recognized at Honors Day at the Ayers Campus

Gadsden State Celebrates Student Achievement at 60th Annual Honors Day

ANNISTON, AL — Gadsden State Community College recently recognized student excellence during...

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Southern Legends profile — Jean Ellison

From Unsteady Ground to a Growing Dream: Jean Ellison’s Journey Behind The Music Box

Anniston, AL – Jean Ellison is the kind of entrepreneur who makes people...

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Roads merge

Piedmont’s Dempsey, Patel Sign with Millsaps College, Continuing Family and Team Connections

Piedmont football standout Dempsey, pole vaulter Patel follow successes, family connections to...

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Piedmont Crime Stats

Piedmont Police Department Releases March 2026 Patrol Statistics

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Police Department has released its patrol activity report...

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National Scrapbook Day Crop

National Scrapbook Day Crop Planned in Piedmont

PIEDMONT, AL — A day-long scrapbooking event is scheduled to take place...

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The Snake Show Company

Piedmont Public Library to Host Snake Show and Summer Reading Kickoff Event

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Public Library is inviting the community to an...

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Piedmont Murder Update

UPDATED: Community Mourns Loss of 10-Year-Old Piedmont Girl as Juvenile Charged in Homicide Investigation

Piedmont, AL – A Calhoun County community is grieving the loss of...

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Piedmont Homicide

Juvenile Charged with Murder Following Death of Minor in Piedmont

UPDATED ARTICLE  Piedmont, AL — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident that...

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Roads merge

Piedmont’s Dempsey, Patel Sign with Millsaps College, Continuing Family and Team Connections

Piedmont football standout Dempsey, pole vaulter Patel follow successes, family connections to...

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Weaver’s boys’ golf team celebrates Monday, after finishing second in the Class 3A, North 2 substate tournament at Silver Lakes. (Submitted photo)

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...

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Ohatchee, the 2026 Class 3A, Area 12 champion. (Submitted photo)

Ohatchee and Munford Capture Area Softball Titles as Jacksonville Christian, Spring Garden and Woodland Advance

Ohatchee, Munford sweep to area titles. Jacksonville Christian, Spring Garden and Woodland...

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Fitting home finale

Pleasant Valley Sends Coach David Bryant Out in Style With Area Title Win

In what will go down as his final home game and 586th...

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Oxford’s Kamari English and Alexandria’s T.J. Crook compete in the 200-merer prelims Tuesday at Choccolocco Park. Oxford’s boys lead the Calhoun County track meet after the first day, and Alexandria’s girls hold a slim led. The county championships conclude Wednesday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Oxford Boys, Alexandria Girls Take Early Lead at Calhoun County Track Championships

Oxford’s boys, Alexandria’s girls lead after first day of Calhoun County championships...

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Mr. Basketball

Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander Named Mr. Basketball, Secures Historic Trifecta of Top Honors for Yellow Jackets

Calhoun County, AL – Alexander adds ASWA’s top award to postseason list, gives...

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