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Calhoun County Area Softball
Calhoun County, AL – Pairings, days and times for area softball tournaments involving East Alabama Sports Today coverage-area teams. All double elimination. Class 6A, Area 12 At Choccolocco Park FRIDAY, April 26 Oxford vs. Gadsden City, 4 p.m. Clay-Chalkville vs. Pell City, 6 p.m. Winners’ bracket, 8 p.m. SATURDAY, April 27 Elimination bracket, noon and 2 […] The post Calhoun County Area Softball appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Empowerment in the Great Outdoors: Calhoun County Women’s Wilderness Weekend
Calhoun County, AL – Gear up for an adventurous weekend filled with learning, empowerment, and outdoor camaraderie as Camp Lee presents the eagerly anticipated Calhoun County Women’s Wilderness Weekend from May 3rd to May 5th. Set against the picturesque backdrop of nature’s embrace, this event promises to be a transformative experience for women seeking to […] The post Empowerment in the Great Outdoors: Calhoun County Women’s Wilderness Weekend appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Look Back ... to a victory for the Lady Raiders, 1999
April 25, 1949, in The Star: According to W. A. Ruffin, entomologist from Auburn who spent the day in Anniston this past week, farmers should become more “honey-minded.” No other permanent investment on the farm returns the initial cost every year, Ruffin says, as does the honey bee. At present there are approximately 1,000 farmers in Calhoun County with one or more hives, but the number should be increased many time — not only for the honey produced, but to insure adequate pollination for the plants that depend on insects.
Calhoun County Fourth Graders Embrace Environmental Education at Earth Day Field Trip
Calhoun County, AL – In a celebration of environmental stewardship and education, the Calhoun County Extension Office and Calhoun County Schools joined forces once again to host the annual Earth Day Field Trip for Calhoun County 4th graders. This training event, a tradition spanning over two decades, brought together over 650 eager students alongside more than […] The post Calhoun County Fourth Graders Embrace Environmental Education at Earth Day Field Trip appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Gardening: Marketmore 76 Cucumbers Triumph in Garden Trials
Calhoun County, AL – Marketmore 76 Cucumbers by Betty Clark 4.21.24 … I switched from straight eight cucumber seeds (which I like as a secondary option) to Marketmore 76 seeds. Why did I switch? A trial has been done on them. Which I did not realize when I randomly purchased the seeds. In my opinion […] The post Calhoun County Gardening: Marketmore 76 Cucumbers Triumph in Garden Trials appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Exciting Partnership Announcement: East Alabama Now Joins Forces with the Calhoun Journal for Enhanced Local News Coverage
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun Journal is happy to announce that we are now partnering with East Alabama Now (EAN) which is a video news platform. After weeks of meetings and discussions the two companies agree that a collaboration would provide the best solutions for the community. The Calhoun Journal is now and always […] The post Exciting Partnership Announcement: East Alabama Now Joins Forces with the Calhoun Journal for Enhanced Local News Coverage appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Softball Roundup
Oxford, AL – Hunt, Parris drive in three runs apiece in Alexandria victory. Bradley, Moran and Richardson homer as White Plains wins 11-0 on senior night. Young pitches shutout, and Brothers homers for Piedmont. Bitzer homers, and Weaver rallies to win. Ohatchee’s Reaves homers. Wortham, Taylor power Randolph County to 21st win. Allyssa Hunt went 2-for-3 […] The post Calhoun County Softball Roundup appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Softball Roundup for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Wills, Twymon homer as Saks wins. Mooney homers, gets win for Oxford. Holloway homers twice, and Whaley and Hill get it done in the circle as Handley wins. Glencoe’s Waldrop drives in three runs. White Plains’ Richardson homers twice, but Spring Garden edges the Wildcats. SAKS — Olivia Wills’ two-run home run […] The post Softball Roundup for Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Soccer Roundup
Jacksonville, AL – Donoho’s Turley, Jacksonville’s Page and Weaver score hat tricks. Weaver gets two goals apiece from Johannson, Gibbs and Richmond. Senior Erin Turley scored all three Donoho goals, and the 1A-3A Falcons beat 6A Fort Payne 3-1 on Monday on Jacksonville State University’s field. The match marked the regular-season finale for Donoho, […] The post Calhoun County Soccer Roundup appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Catch of the Week and Seeks Public Assistance in Recent Property Crime Investigations
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is actively engaged in investigations related to recent property crimes and is reaching out to the public for assistance. By fostering community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office aims to enhance public safety and bring those responsible for criminal activities to justice. Incident 1:Sometime between 12/3/23 and […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Catch of the Week and Seeks Public Assistance in Recent Property Crime Investigations appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of April 22-27. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball: Second round playoff pairings (Dates and times finalized) CLASS 6A Oxford at Buckhorn Friday, 5 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. (if necessary) CLASS 5A Alexandria at Lawrence County Thursday, 5 […] The post Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Camp Lee Invites Families to Embrace Outdoor Adventure with Family Camping Night in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Experience the Magic of Camping Under the Stars on April 26th-27th Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the mountains, Camp Lee is gearing up to host an unforgettable Family Camping Night on April 26th and 27th from 6:00 pm to 11:00 am, offering families the chance to reconnect with nature and […] The post Camp Lee Invites Families to Embrace Outdoor Adventure with Family Camping Night in Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center Hosts State of Higher Education Event
Anniston, AL – Local Colleges and Universities to Present Accomplishments and Future Plans on April 24th Residents of Calhoun County and surrounding areas are invited to attend the eagerly anticipated State of Higher Education event, organized by the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center. Scheduled for April 24th from 8:30 am to 9:30 am […] The post Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center Hosts State of Higher Education Event appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Baseball Playoffs
Calhoun County, AL – First-round results and second-round pairings for coverage-area teams in the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs: First round results CLASS 6A Oxford 17-17, Parker 0-0. Oxford (27-9) advances CLASS 5A Alexandria 14-14, Douglas 0-0. Alexandria (24-8) advances. Southside 7-4-5, Arab 6-5-3. Southside (20-16) advances. Headland 5-15, Central-Clay 4-2. Central-Clay eliminated. CLASS 4A […] The post Calhoun County Baseball Playoffs appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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