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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Report of Missing Tire Shipment in Ohatchee

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported property crime involving a shipment of mud tires valued at $832.67 that was reportedly delivered to an address in Ohatchee but never received by the intended recipient. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a Calhoun County man reported the missing tires after FedEx delivery […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Report of Missing Tire Shipment in Ohatchee appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

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You Won’t Believe The Best Ribs In The South Are Hiding At This Tiny Alabama Roadside Shack

Nobody hides treasure in a fancy box, and Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack in Jacksonville, Alabama proves that point with every single rack of ribs that comes off the smoker. The moment you catch that first wave of smoke drifting across the parking lot, you’ll understand why people drive from multiple counties away just to eat here.

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Local Gadsden woman hits 100th birthday — with many stories to tell

Mable Christine “Tillie” Yunker Griffin was born on Oct. 24, 1926 in a small Nashville, Tennessee house — and she has faced all kinds of one-of-a-kind ventures since then. The Gadsden resident officially celebrated her 100th birthday two weeks ago on Oct. 24, 2026, surrounded by her...

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City of Anniston removing blighted homes to clean up communities

ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Anniston is in the process of getting rid of more than a dozen eyesores in your communities. City leaders said it’s time to make room and opportunities to improve neighborhoods. Tana Bryant is the City of Anniston Code Enforcement Officer. She said...

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Five Area Teams Advance in High School Football Playoffs

Alexandria outlasts Hamilton to advance. Cleburne County, Piedmont, Wellborn and Pleasant Valley roll into second round. Friday’s first-round playoff games CLASS 5A Muscle Shoals 31, Oxford 14, FINAL CLASS 4A Alexandria 45, Hamilton 35, FINAL Deshler 24, Central-Clay 7, FINAL Cherokee County 19, Shades Valley 7, FINAL CLASS 3A Cleburne County 49, Escambia County 13, […] The post Five Area Teams Advance in High School Football Playoffs appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

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The first public well in Gadsden

Gadsden’s first public well was located at what is now Broad and First Streets — on the bluff overlooking the Coosa River — according to the legend handed down by the earliest settlers here. The well was sunk there in order to provide water for both man...

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Jax State Student Workers and Union Advocates Call for $10 Minimum Hourly Wage

JACKSONVILLE, AL — United Campus Workers–Jax State (UCW-Jax State) and Friends of the Union–Jax State (FOTU) are calling on Jacksonville State University to increase its minimum student worker wage to $10 per hour, citing concerns about compensation, student retention and the rising cost of living. The organizations announced their proposal following the university Board of […] The post Jax State Student Workers and Union Advocates Call for $10 Minimum Hourly Wage appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

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Jacksonville State football starting to find its groove in CUSA play

JACKSONVILLE — As Jacksonville State football took a 17-point lead into the fourth quarter, it seemed that this team had finally started to separate itself from the pack this year. Then Caden Creel found the end zone to get the lead to 24 in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. The defense came up with a safety, then Jamill Williams broke the game wide open with an 85-yard free kick return for a touchdown to open up a 33-point lead, all before the clock hit 12 minutes left in the game. The Gamecocks cruised the rest of the way towards a 47-14 win over Sam Houston on Saturday, Nov. 7, to get to 7-2, and 5-0 in CUSA play. After a season-and-a-half of pulling out close wins in Conference USA, the Gamecocks may have once again found the instinct that lifted them to the quick start at the FBS level. "When everybody does their job, we are unstoppable," Williams said postgame. "That's what everybody did today in all three phases. We went out there and got the job done, and look at the outcome." The stretch to start the fourth quarter is what great teams are able to do

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Jacksonville State University Establishes President’s Faculty Academic Roundtable to Strengthen Faculty Communication

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has established the President’s Faculty Academic Roundtable (PFAR), a 13-member group designed to facilitate direct communication and consultation between faculty representatives and university leadership. The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees approved the new governance structure during its quarterly meeting on October 20, 2026. University President Dr. Don C. […] The post Jacksonville State University Establishes President’s Faculty Academic Roundtable to Strengthen Faculty Communication appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

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Gadsden State softball looks to build on record-breaking season

Coming off a historic 41-win season, the Gadsden State Community College softball program is continuing to raise the bar. Head Coach Ryan Clark and the Lady Cardinals have challenged themselves against some of the regions’ top NCAA Division I programs this fall, with one matchup remaining against Alabama A&M University.

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Gadsden State Announces Two-Ceremony Format for December Commencement

GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College will introduce a two-ceremony format for its December commencement exercises to accommodate increased enrollment and growing attendance by graduates, families, and guests. The ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, December 17, at Richard Lindsey Arena on the college’s Cherokee Campus, located at 801 Cedar Bluff Road in Centre. The […] The post Gadsden State Announces Two-Ceremony Format for December Commencement appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

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Gadsden City football ending 2026 season with hope for what's ahead

TRUSSVILLE — Sam Sollie and Dylan Perry did about all they could do in Gadsden City football's attempt to pull off a surprise win over Hewitt-Trussville to open the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. The Titans raced out to an 11-point lead in the second quarter, as Sollie threw for two scores and the Titan defense was able to force back-to-back interceptions to set up the scoring drives. The Titans took a 4-point lead into the half as thoughts of an upset started to go through the visitor sideline. The second half saw a shootout ensue, with Sollie finding Perry on three touchdowns, from 59, 54 and 29 yards out but ultimately Jack Floyd was able to lift the Huskies to a 38-35 win with a three-touchdown night of his own. Sollie threw for 274 yards, 166 of those to Perry as the defense forced three turnovers. "We missed a lot of opportunities tonight," Gadsden City coach Ali Smith said. "I felt like we left a lot of points out there. We missed a lot of tackles, but its things we can build on. Pretty much everyone on the offense and defensive side will be back next year." The

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Annual conference aims to raise awareness about mental and brain health

On Friday, Oct. 23, Gadsden State Community College hosted its ninth annual Mental Health Conference, themed around “connection through purpose and power.”. Alan Smith, Gadsden State’s president, and Evelyn Lightsey, Simulation Coordinator of the college’s Simulation Center, gave short opening remarks, both of which emphasized the importance of mental health and thanked the mix of students, teachers and professionals for coming before the all-day conference kicked off.

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Oxford’s Playoff Run Ends with 31-14 Loss to Muscle Shoals

Uncharacteristic penalties, turnovers doom Oxford in season-ending loss to Muscle Shoals in first round of playoffs. Friday’s first-round playoff games CLASS 5A Muscle Shoals 31, Oxford 14, FINAL CLASS 4A Alexandria 45, Hamilton 35, FINAL Deshler 24, Central-Clay 7, FINAL Cherokee County 19, Shades Valley 7, FINAL CLASS 3A Cleburne County 49, Escambia County 13, […] The post Oxford’s Playoff Run Ends with 31-14 Loss to Muscle Shoals appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

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Top Gadsden-area performances at AHSAA cross country championships

Two Gadsden-area teams took home state cross country titles at the AHSAA state championship , while two runners won individual titles. The Sand Rock boys and Plainview girls team brough home team state titles while Brody Johnson won the individual title with a time of 16:32 in the 1-2A race. Jaxson Bruce took home the individual title in the 3A girls race. Many other runners took home top-five and top-10 performances to cap off a big day at the state championships. The state meet was held on Saturday, Nov. 7 in Moulton at Oakville Indian Mounds and Museum Park. See the top performers from the meet below. 5A Boys Southside's Conner Christopher ran a 17:18.1 to place 53rd and Colton Mikle placed 54th with a time of 17:18.8 5A girls Fort Payne's Kyndal Hughes placed fourth with a time of 18:20. Vanessa Tacam placed 22nd with a time of 19:44. Rayleigh Carpenter placed 28th with a time of 19:55. The Wildcats placed third as a team. Southside's Marlee Tucker placed 49th with a time of 20:50. 4A Boys Guntersville's Kyle Zeisset placed sixth with a time of 16:01. Jacksonville's Rua Mathis placed fourth with a time of 15:47. 4A girls

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Craft Club: Tea & Tote Bags Event Scheduled for November 15 in Anniston

ANNISTON, AL — Starcat Vintage will host a Craft Club event featuring tea and tote bag decorating on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Lucid Dreams, located at 112 W. 10th St. in Anniston. The November gathering, titled “Craft Club: Tea & Tote Bags,” will provide participants with an opportunity to customize canvas […] The post Craft Club: Tea & Tote Bags Event Scheduled for November 15 in Anniston appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

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