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Local softball and baseball teams wrap up AHSAA tournament play
Ala. (WALA) - The AHSAA softball and baseball tournaments continued today in Oxford and Jacksonville. 5A and 1A teams taking the field. First it was Gulf Shores Softball. The Dolphins won early in the day against Jasper 5 to 4 and then lost 11 to 3 against Alexandria which put them up against Rehobeth in the elimination round.
Cub Trio Signs
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria’s Thompson, Dickerson and Folsom add to big year of signings for Alexandria High School athletes. By Joe Medley It’s been quite a school year for memorabilia tables in the Larry R. Ginn Gymnasium lobby and and signing stations stretching across the playing floor, and three more had their day Friday. Baseball […] The post Cub Trio Signs appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alexandria has done it again!
It started Monday and ended last night. Alexandria won game one behind a complete game performance from MVP Andrew Allen. He pitched seven innings only giving up three hits and one earned run. He had eleven strikeouts while issuing three walks… https://youtu.be/9EQ_0AnZMuE The post Alexandria has done it again! appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Cheaha Challenge is just around the corner. Do you know what’s going on?
The Cheaha Challenge returns to Calhoun County this weekend, so motorists are being asked to watch for cyclists and expect some delays on certain roads. https://youtu.be/uibK-d42R9w The post Cheaha Challenge is just around the corner. Do you know what’s going on? appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Up For a Repeat?
Oxford, AL – Alexandria reaches winners’ bracket final, but nemesis Moody breaks free with a five-run sixth inning to advance to state 5A finals. Valley Cubs must win three games in a day for the second week in a row to take state. By Joe Medley Alexandria’s softball team won three games in a day […] The post Up For a Repeat? appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
The Law Enforcement Appreciation Week leads up to Friday’s Memorial Service for fallen officers.
The East Alabama community says thank you to its law enforcement officers. A new local store opens to give new life to vintage merchandise, and one neighborhood will be getting a good spring cleaning this weekend. Prepare for rain tomorrow and your weekend forecast is right here. Three local softball teams played today in the […] The post The Law Enforcement Appreciation Week leads up to Friday’s Memorial Service for fallen officers. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Jax State Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List
JACKSONVILLE, AL (05/10/2024)– More than 1,200 students have been named to the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Spring 2024. Ian J Davis of Social Circle. Broadus Josiah Lindsey of Monroe. About Jacksonville State University: Founded in 1883 as a state teachers...
Look Back ... to wartime photos on display, 1949
May 17, 1949, in The Star: On exhibit at the Regar Museum in Anniston until June 1 is the Life magazine collection of pictures portraying the defense of Britain. Taken during 1940, when the future of the British Isles was constantly threatened by Hitler’s onslaught, the photographs are described with excerpts from famous speeches made by Winston Churchill, the nation’s wartime prime minister.
Gadsden Police investigating after body found inside home
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - A suspicious death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in a house, according to the Gadsden Police Department. Investigator Dusty Ford says authorities got a call Thursday afternoon to the 2300 Block of Forrest Avenue where they found Daniel Joseph Garmon Sr. dead inside a house. Sgt. Ford couldn’t go into details, but he says Garmon’s death is suspicious. Ford also says officials have a couple of leads at this time.
Look Back ... to a Bronze Palm award for a Jacksonville Boy Scout, 1949
May 13, 1949, in The Star: Today marks the end of the 1948-49 school term for all Calhoun County public schools, which number 32 in total, with an enrollment of more than 9,000 students. The system employs 263 teachers. Also this date: Logan and Ladiga streets in Piedmont are at present badly torn up, but city leaders say it’s for a good reason: the installation of natural gas lines into the northern Calhoun County city, a project which began in February. It consists of a four-inch steel high-pressure pipe that extends from White Plains to the downtown section, a distance of 14 miles by way of the Nances Creek Valley. At least 60 percent of the city’s residents should be able to have the gas in their homes sometime during July; more than 700 meters for residential use have been ordered. Additionally: Ladiga District Negro Scouts held their May Court of Honor recently at Piedmont’s Bethune High School. The first Bronze Palm to be earned by a Choccolocco Council Negro Scout was given to Edward Caldwell Jr. of Troop 311 of Jacksonville, for six months service as an Eagle Scout, with at least five additional merit badges earned above the 21 required for Eagle rank. One of Caldwell’s badges was for chemistry.
See updates from Friday AHSAA softball state championship tournament
The final day of AHSAA softball state championship tournament play includes a site change and modified schedule for Class 3A and Class 2A with the only eight teams left. Because of expected inclement weather, both classes will now begin play at 9 a.m. with Class 2A action at Jacksonville State’s Jana McGinnis Field while all Class 3A games will be played at Signature Stadium at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park.
Hillcrest rallies to win the 2024 Class 6A state title with 7-6 win over Hartselle
Hartselle High School struck early and often to pull out a 10-3 victory over Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa in Game 2 of the Class 6A State Baseball Championships Jim Case Stadium/Rudy Abbott Field on the campus of Jacksonville State University Friday morning. The Tigers’ victory forced Game 3 in the best two-of-three championship...
Championship 7: Ranking Tuesday’s top softball, baseball tourney performances
The Alabama High School Athletic Association softball and baseball tournaments are in full swing in Oxford and Jacksonville with champions being crowned in Class 7A softball, Class 5A and Class 3A baseball. Defending 7A softball champ Hewitt-Trussville escaped with an extra-inning 1-0 win in a classic game against a tough...
Suspicious death investigation underway in Gadsden
The Gadsden Police Department it is investigating a suspicious death Thursday afternoon. The police department said the incident happened at Forrest Ave and S Burns St. People are asked to stay clear of the area while the investigation continues. This story is developing. Updates will be added when they become...
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