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83-year-old woman killed in Calhoun County crash
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama Law Enforcement are investigating a crash that left a 83-year-old woman dead Friday afternoon. According to ALEA, Mary Rich was injured when the Toyota Camry that she was a passenger in, struck a GMC Sonoma around 2:05 p.m. After the initial impact, the Toyota left the roadway and struck […]
KING COLUMN: A Day We Can’t Forget
All of us have probably forgotten some days that we should have remembered. Special days like birthdays or anniversaries. I doubt any of us forgot our wedding day, on the day of our wedding, but I do know of a couple of pastors who forgot about a wedding they were to perform. No doubt, we’ve […] The post KING COLUMN: A Day We Can’t Forget appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Anniston Soccer All-State
Anniston, AL – Led by Turley, Donoho’s girls, boys boast eight all-state selections. State coaches chose a total of 33 area players. Four area baseball, softball players selected for North All-Stars. Donoho’s Erin Turley and Lincoln’s Kailey Morgan and Emi Nabors made the overall Alabama soccer coaches all-state team, regardless of classification. All three […] The post Anniston Soccer All-State appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Gadsden dentist fights for everyone to have dental care
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - A Gadsden dentist is taking his message about the need for more widespread dental care to Capitol Hill. Dr. Gordon Isbell III testified last week before the HELP Committee in Washington D.C. Senator Tommy Tuberville, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate HELP Subcommittee on Children...
Ole Miss adds former all-conference DL via the transfer portal
Ole Miss landed a big-time transfer on Sunday afternoon. The Rebels earned a commitment from former Jacksonville State defensive lineman Chris Hardie. He also had an offer from Oklahoma. Hardie shared the news of his commitment with 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz:. Hardie is coming off of a very productive season...
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Most Wanted | May 23, 2024
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Most Wanted | May 23, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Look Back ... to a geyser at Quintard Mall, 1999
May 20, 1949, in The Star: The Veterans of Foreign Wars observance of its 50th anniversary this year gives added significance to the annual sale of VFW “buddy poppies” to be held here tomorrow, said Cmdr. Tipton of Post 924. The handmade poppies are the creation of veterans confined to government hospitals. The proceeds from the sale are used entirely for veterans’ welfare. Around two-thirds of the funds will remain in Anniston to aid needful veterans and their dependents. Also this date: R. C. Moyer, manager of the Linen Thread Company plant at Blue Mountain, spoke on the progress and condition of the local cotton and textile industry in a speech delivered to Anniston Kiwanis Club members yesterday. The company he works for was established in 1897, Moyer said. He mentioned that Calhoun County is home to 22 textile plants, and that one out of every four skilled workers in Alabama are in the textile industry.
Anniston Police Stats 05/13/2024 to 05/19/2024
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 05/13/2024 to 05/19/2024. Anniston Officers answered a total of 950 calls for service. There were 72 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were 57 miscellaneous (minor) incident reports taken. There were four felony arrests. There were 14 misdemeanor arrests. […] The post Anniston Police Stats 05/13/2024 to 05/19/2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama Fire College preparing firefighters for electric vehicle fires
EAST ALABAMA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Fire College is making sure first responders are prepared and equipped to deal with fires involving electric vehicles. This comes as EVs and charging stations are becoming more common across Alabama. Glencoe Fire Chief Richard Johnson says with an EV you’re dealing with...
Blue Map Couple
Alexandria, AL – Mutually supportive relationship helps Alexandria’s Zac, Whitney Welch put coveted AHSAA trophies in alma mater’s case. By Joe Medley Zac and Whitney Welch came up in a high school culture where individual understatement equals ethic but team championships never go understated. As of this week, they became a rare “Blue Map” couple. […] The post Blue Map Couple appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Dynamite Dozen: Ranking the top 12 players from the 2024 AHSAA state baseball finals
The 2024 high school baseball season came to a close last week in Jacksonville. Six of the seven AHSAA baseball series went a full three games in a week filled with clutch performances and dramatic finishes. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Georgia RB Andrew Paul announces transfer destination
Georgia Bulldogs running back Andrew Paul entered the transfer portal after having an impressive spring with Georgia. Now, Paul has announced his plans to transfer to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Paul previously visited the Michigan Spartans on April 20, so it is a bit of a surprise that he opted to transfer to Jacksonville State. Paul should be set to receive a ton of carries are Jacksonville State. Paul put together a strong performance in Georgia’s spring game, recording four carries for 44 rushing yards. We projected Paul as Georgia’s No. 3 or No. 4 running back before he left the Bulldogs. Paul, a former three-star recruit, was expected to receive carries as part of Georgia’s running backs rotation. The Dallas, Texas, product accumulated 129 rushing yards and a touchdown on 29 carries in 2023. Paul missed the 2022 season with a torn ACL and is finally looking healthy. 247Sports ranks Andrew Paul as a three-star transfer. He is ranked as the No. 684 player in the transfer portal and the No. 62 running back.
Notice of Completion
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with the Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that B&B Developers, LLC, has completed the contract for the Anniston Tap Sidewalk Project TAPSU-TA21(901) located on West 15th Street in Anniston, Alabama, and has made request for final settlement of said contract. This ad will run for four consecutive weeks […] The post Notice of Completion appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Oxford Public Library to Host Summer Reading Program Kickoff with Miss Calliope
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Alabama Public Library is excited to announce the kickoff of its Summer Reading Program with a special event featuring the dynamic Miss Calliope. The event will take place on Friday, May 31st, at 2:00 PM at the Oxford Public Library, located at 110 E 6th Street, Oxford, AL 36203. The […] The post Oxford Public Library to Host Summer Reading Program Kickoff with Miss Calliope appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Gadsden City Council to pursue millions in state and federal grant money
Grant money was again the priority at the Gadsden City Council's May 21 meeting, as members authorized city officials to pursue a nearly $1 million Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Alabama Department of Transportation. The money — $781,926 from the state with a $195,482 city match for a total...
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