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Missile builders, gun bill, Wawa: Down in Alabama
Below is the podcast player followed by the newsletter. (Make sure you listen to the podcast if you’re interested in the NFL Draft, college football in Alabama, or sports in general.) The defense business. The business of national defense is booming in Alabama right now. Of course, when Congress...
Alexandria High School Secures Top Spot in National Ranking
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria High School (AHS) has recieved a national accolade, clinching a distinguished position among the best schools of 2024 by none other than U.S. News & World Report. Notably, AHS stands tall as the undisputed leader within the Calhoun County School system, securing the prestigious title of the #1 school. Earning a […] The post Alexandria High School Secures Top Spot in National Ranking appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Police searching for missing woman last seen in Anniston
ANNISTON, Ala. (WIAT) — Anniston Police Department is currently searching for a missing 91-year-old woman last seen Tuesday night. Costella Ware was last seen at around 7:40 p.m. near her residence on Smith Avenue. She was wearing a red tank top, a black and white cardigan, orange pants and carrying a brown crocheted purse. Ware stands […]
Cleanup continues after diesel fuel leak at Anniston hospital
ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - Cleanup continues in Anniston after a diesel fuel leak at RMC Hospital. With the strong smell of diesel fuel around the hospital campus, RMC officials say their quick response prevented the situation from becoming worse. RMC officials say sensors on their fuel tanks alerted them that...
Exploring Nature’s Bounty: A Guided Wildflower Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve
Anniston, AL – This past weekend, nature enthusiasts gathered at Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston, AL, for a journey through the world of native wildflowers and plants. Led by Dr. Jimmy Triplett, a botanist known for his expertise in plant taxonomy and evolutionary biology, the event promised a deep dive into the diverse flora thriving in […] The post Exploring Nature’s Bounty: A Guided Wildflower Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Caught on Camera: Large black bear spotted in Odenville backyard
ODENVILLE, Ala. — A rare sight in St. Clair County. An Odenville family caught pictures of a large adult black bear in their backyard. For seven years, Gary Rasco and his wife have had several trail cameras on their wooded property. They like to see what animals share the space with them.
Local baseball player did the unimaginable during the baseball playoffs for Alexandria!
Happy trails to use for hiking and biking will be celebrated this weekend. Two local teachers are still in the running for a top state award, and a popular lake will reopen this week. We’ll have these stories and more. One more cool night tonight and then warm weather is here. A local baseball player […] The post Local baseball player did the unimaginable during the baseball playoffs for Alexandria! appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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