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Indian River State College Pioneer Softball Team - NJCAA Division 1 World Series Champions
Fort Pierce - Wednesday June 12, 2024: Indian River State College Softball has clinched the 2024 NJCAA Division 1 World Series title at Choccolocco Park in Oxford Alabama. The Pioneers showcased unmatched skill, determination, and teamwork, culminating in a thrilling victory against McLennan Community College. Head Coach Dale Atkinson praised...
CACC recognizes Spring 2024 Commissioner’s Honor Roll achievers
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. – Central Alabama Community College (CACC) has declared which students were recently named to the Spring 2024 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additionally, members of the baseball, softball, and golf teams received recognition for their collective academic excellence. President...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in East Central Alabama Thursday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 a.m. for Tallapoosa, Chambers and Lee counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:30 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from...
Southern Dance and Performing Arts Company announces 2024-25 show season
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Southern Dance and Performing Arts Company (SDPAC) has unveiled its 2024-25 show season, featuring three upcoming productions. This fall, SDPAC will present “Little Women,” running in October. Set during and after the Civil War, the story follows the March sisters as they navigate life’s challenges and joys while their father is away at war.
Look Back ... to a new site for the National Guard, 1949
June 9, 1949, in The Star: A full-page ad proclaims the grand opening of Worthy’s Super Market at 420 Main Street, a business formerly known as Oxford Super Market. Sample prices include cigarettes for $1.76 per carton; a pound of Grade A sliced bacon, 49 cents; bananas for 14 cents per pound; and five pounds of sugar for 44 cents. Also this date: Following completion of negotiations today, the city of Anniston bought from Anniston Land Co. a 3-acre plot of land on North Quintard Avenue in the vicinity of 25th Street. It’s listed as Lot 1, Block 439 of the land company’s resubdivision of Virginia Heights. A resolution authorizing the deeding of the property to the National Guard was approved after approval of the resolution for purchase of the plot for $3,000, payable in three annual installments. In a separate acquisition of property, the City Commission today also authorized city purchase of a six-acre plot of land adjoining the Edgemont Cemetery territory.
[WATCH] Bull Gap Journal with Chief Nate Osgood
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Watch the latest entry into the Bull Gap Journal featuring host Robert Holmes and Nate Osgood, Chief of the Sylacauga Fire Department, as the pair talk about all things pertaining to Life, Leadership, and Common Sense. Robert “Bob” Holmes is a Sylacauga native, a military veteran,...
Oxford High School hosting summer robotic bootcamp
OXFORD, Ala. (WBRC) - Oxford High School is holding a Summer Industrial Robotics Bootcamp the week of June 10, 2024. This kicks off a statewide K-12 workforce development initiative with Alabama Robotics Technology Park and Alabama’s workforce training agency. STEM Research Director Sherita Hayes says robotic technology is reaching...
Eight Sentenced to Federal Prison for Theft Conspiracy at Anniston Army Depot
Anniston, AL – Eight individuals have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a scheme to steal government-owned property from the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD). Over several years, police officers and civilian employees at ANAD conspired to steal millions of dollars worth of military property, which was then sold through middlemen to a […] The post Eight Sentenced to Federal Prison for Theft Conspiracy at Anniston Army Depot appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Missing 16-year-old girl found safe after search in east Alabama
UPDATE: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency canceled the emergency missing child alert issued for Elizabeth Jade Alexander on Wednesday. According to Lt. Scott Gleanzy with Oxford police, she was found safe at a local business. Original: Police searching for missing 16-year-old girl in east Alabama OXFORD, Ala. (WIAT) — Police are searching for a 16-year-old […]
Oxford Public Library to Host Book Club with Author Valerie Fraser Luesse
Oxford, AL — The Oxford Public Library is excited to announce a special event for book enthusiasts and community members alike. On Monday, June 17th, at 3:00 pm, the library will host its monthly book club featuring acclaimed author Valerie Fraser Luesse. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to discuss Luesse’s latest novel and engage […] The post Oxford Public Library to Host Book Club with Author Valerie Fraser Luesse appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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