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Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.23 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.18 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.55 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Anniston City Championship: ‘Ugly,’ in a Good Way
Anniston, AL – Playing with changes in his bag and changes in his life, Cole continues promising start to 2024 Calhoun County Tour with victory in Anniston City Championship. By Joe Medley CANE CREEK — Ty Cole acknowledges making life “changes” recently. If his start to the 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour indicates anything, the […] The post Anniston City Championship: ‘Ugly,’ in a Good Way appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Former Glencoe football coach Lee Ozmint steps down from Arab
Former Glencoe head football coach and current Arab High School head coach Lee Ozmint resigned from his role on Friday. The Arab City Schools Board of Education met Friday to accept the resignation and released a statement through its attorney. "I can confirm that Coach Lee Ozmint tendered his resignation...
Clay Leads 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour
Anniston, AL – Clay shoots 69, leads six golfers by one stroke after first-round play in the Anniston City Championship, the first points event of the 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour. (Includes full first-round scores, Sunday tee times) By Joe Medley CANE CREEK — Even the best of Calhoun County Golf Tour players are people with […] The post Clay Leads 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Get Ready to TALK DERBY TO ME at the Family Success Center Fundraiser in Wellington
Wellington, AL – Can’t make it to Kentucky for the Derby? No problem! The Family Success Center is bringing all the excitement of the Derby straight to Wellington. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th, and head over to Seraphim Grace for a night you won’t soon forget! This spectacular event promises an evening filled with […] The post Get Ready to TALK DERBY TO ME at the Family Success Center Fundraiser in Wellington appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
COMIC: The roadside marker unlocking a forgotten civil rights murder
Historical markers are an iconic part of the American landscape. They appear by the sides of roads, in towns, at rest areas and even in the middle of nowhere. If you drive down U.S. 11, a couple of miles past Gadsden, Ala., you'll find a marker about the life and death of William Lewis Moore, who was murdered on a civil rights protest walk. The silence around Moore's murder bothered one man for years, until he started a campaign to put up a marker about it.
Alabama high school tennis state meet: How Gadsden area players and teams fared
With only four teams competing in the Alabama high school tennis state championships, there was a mixed bag of results for teams in the Gadsden area. The state meet started Monday and ran through Friday in Mobile. The best team performance belonged to the Boaz boys, who finished sixth in...
Softball Roundup for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Randolph County goes on road, wins two to reach area final. Oxford splits two area tourney games, can clinch regional berth with a victory. Spring Garden advances, and JCA stays alive in 1A, Area 11 Randolph County stands one victory way from an area softball title. The Tigers beat Dadeville 5-4 […] The post Softball Roundup for Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Baseball Playoffs for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – With big contributions from younger players, Oxford ‘family’ sweeps way into third-round showdown with Mountain Brook, gets Syer to the church on time. Munford falls to Bibb County. Second round results, pairings CLASS 6A Friday Oxford 7-7, Buckhorn 4-3. Oxford (29-9) advances, will play host to Mountain Brook in third round. CLASS […] The post Baseball Playoffs for Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama high school golf: 20 Gadsden area golfers to watch in postseason
The Alabama high school golf season has entered the postseason with sectional tournaments starting on Monday. Gadsden area boys teams in Class 3A-4A won't have to travel far with Twin Bridges Golf course hosting the Section 3 tournament on Tuesday, April 30. In Class 5A, the section 3 tournament will be held in Guntersville, encompassing all four of the Gadsden area teams. Twin Bridges will host a sub-state tournament in Class 5A on the boys side and...
Calhoun County Commission April 25th, 2024 Meeting Highlights
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 Call To Order Fred Wilson – Present Chairman Danny Shears – Present Carolyn Henderson – Present Terry Howell – Present Lee Patterson – Absent Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved Elected Official/Department Head Comments – None Adopt Minutes – Unanimously […] The post Calhoun County Commission April 25th, 2024 Meeting Highlights appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
West End football promotes Matt Harris to 'dream job' as head coach of Patriots
West End High School football promoted offensive line coach Matt Harris to what he called his dream job as Patriots head coach on Thursday after a special Board of Education meeting. "I am glad to be home and thankful for the opportunity to lead one of the finest football programs...
Soccer Roundup In Calhoun County
White Plains, AL – White Plains’ boys, girls celebrate senior night with sweep of Talladega. Perez leads boys with two goals, and McKenzie scored four for girls White Plains’ soccer teams celebrated senior night with a sweep of Talladega, with the girls winning 5-4 and boys winning 4-0. The girls’ senior class includes Molly […] The post Soccer Roundup In Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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