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Get Ready to Rock & Roll in Oxford: A Night of Musical Nostalgia
Oxford, AL – Get ready to turn back the clock and groove to the timeless tunes of Rock & Roll and Doo Wop as the Oxford Performing Arts Center hosts a spectacular event that promises to be more than just a concert—it’s a party! On Friday, April 19th, at 7:30 pm, music lovers of all ages […] The post Get Ready to Rock & Roll in Oxford: A Night of Musical Nostalgia appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama under a dense fog advisory until Thursday morning
On Thursday at 2:53 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 a.m. for Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay and Randolph counties. The weather service describes, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could...
Oxford City Council April 9th, 2024
Oxford, AL – Regularly called City Council Meeting on April 9th, 2024. Call to Order Councilwoman Hubbard – Present Councilman Gardner – Present Councilman Waits – Present Councilman Henderson – Present Councilman Spurlin – Present Welcome/Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes of March 26, 2024 – Unanimously Approved Old Business – None New Business […] The post Oxford City Council April 9th, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Anniston Police Stats 04/08/2024 to 04/14/2024
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 04/08/2024 to 04/14/2024. Anniston Officers answered a total of 1123 calls for service. There were 99 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were 76 miscellaneous (minor) incident reports taken. There were 14 felony arrests. There were 29 misdemeanor arrests. […] The post Anniston Police Stats 04/08/2024 to 04/14/2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Soccer Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Sloughy, Page scored two goals apiece in Jacksonville victory. Donoho girls suffer first loss in PKs. Johannson’s 33 saves help Weaver win in PKs. ATTALLA — Sarah Sloughy and Lexi Page scored two goals apiece, and Jacksonville’s girls beat Etowah 6-0 on Tuesday. Willa Kate Walker and Emerson Weaver each added […] The post Calhoun County Soccer Roundup appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
US Fish and Wildlife Service Initiates Controlled Burn, Prompts Road Closure in Calhoun County
Anniston, AL – Residents and commuters are advised of a temporary road closure as the US Fish and Wildlife Service embarks on a controlled burn operation within the National Wildlife Refuge. Scheduled for Monday, April 15, the controlled burn will necessitate the closure of Bains Gap Rd, spanning from Iron Mountain Rd to Choccolocco Rd. The […] The post US Fish and Wildlife Service Initiates Controlled Burn, Prompts Road Closure in Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Baseball Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Wellborn, Ohatchee, Alexandria enjoy successful senior days. Piedmont takes Etowah to extra innings in playoff prep. WELLBORN — There’s baseball beyond senior day for Wellborn’s five senior baseball players, but senior day was a success. Aziah Amberson, Tanner Ingram and Zach Pressley drove in three runs apiece, and Wellborn downed visiting […] The post Baseball Roundup in Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Jacksonville Police Stats 4/7/24 – 4/14/24
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 4/7/24 – 4/14/24. There were a total of 208 answered calls for service. There were 43 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were ten felony arrests made and 11 misdemeanor arrests. There were 11 traffic accidents, 118 traffic stops, and […] The post Jacksonville Police Stats 4/7/24 – 4/14/24 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Anniston Gears Up for the Joanna Poole Walker Memorial Tournament
Anniston, AL – Anniston residents are coming together to honor the memory of Joanna Poole Walker with a special event set to take place on Friday, April 19th, at the Pine Hill Country Club. The Joanna Poole Walker Memorial Tournament promises to be a day filled with camaraderie, friendly competition, and heartfelt remembrance. Scheduled to tee […] The post Anniston Gears Up for the Joanna Poole Walker Memorial Tournament appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Baseball Playoff Pairings
Calhoun County, AL – The AHSAA baseball playoffs start this week. These are first-round pairings with days and times for coverage-area teams. Class 6A Friday, 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Parker at Oxford. Saturday, 1 p.m. If necessary Class 5A Friday, 4:30 & 7 p.m. Douglas at Alexandria Saturday, noon If necessary Friday, 5 & […] The post Baseball Playoff Pairings appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Massive WoO Late Model Weekend
CONCORD, NC – After a weekend of photo finishes and wild racing, the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models will turn their attention to a massive three-day weekend in Tennessee and Alabama. The swing begins with the Series’ debut at Thunderhill Raceway for the Summertown Showdown on...
Piedmont Cutting Loose
Piedmont, AL – With still more out there to accomplish, Piedmont’s successful senior softball class looks to enjoy the rest of the ride. By Joe Medley It took a while to read off the accomplishments of Piedmont’s three senior softball players Tuesday. The all-state, All-Calhoun County, all-area, all-tournament and academic accolades for Jaycee Glover, Ava Pope […] The post Piedmont Cutting Loose appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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