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Corporal Miranda Groth Honored as Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office 2023 CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year
Calhoun County, AL – Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has awarded Corporal Miranda Groth the title of Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office 2023 CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year, recognizing her exceptional contributions to law enforcement and public safety. Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade praised Corporal Groth for her exemplary service and professional growth. “It is my honor to […] The post Corporal Miranda Groth Honored as Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office 2023 CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Search underway for missing man in Etowah County
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A missing person search is underway for a missing man in Etowah County. Etowah County 911 said 56-year-old Richard Allen Cushing's last believed location was pinged in the area of Coosa Landing Boat Ramp in Gadsden. Cushing is described as 6' in height with...
Steve Stewart's 'Rebelicious' again takes readers back to the 1970s
Gadsden author Steve Stewart is back with the fourth installment of “The Free Bird Files,” and nearly seven weeks after its release, the reviews for “Rebelicious” have been positive. “I don't agree, my favorite is 'Call Me the Breeze,' " Stewart said, referring to Volume 1....
AHSAA baseball and softball tournament play continues
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Another full day of postseason play in Jacksonville and Oxford for our local baseball and softball teams in the AHSAA tournament. Some of our teams walked away with state titles while some seasons came to an end. No. 2 Thomasville defeated Westbrook Christian 8-7 in the...
Flood dangers rise as storms dump more rain on Alabama
A wet weather pattern is expected to dump several inches of rain over Alabama through Tuesday, which could cause widespread flash flooding. The National Weather Service office in Birmingham is forecasting 1 to 1-and-a-half inches for Tuscaloosa and Gadsden, 2 to 4 inches for the Montgomery area and 3 to 5 inches for a large portion of Southwest Alabama from Camden south and west.
Jacksonville Police Stats 5/5/24 – 5/12/24
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 5/5/24 – 5/12/24. There were a total of 211 answered calls for service. There were 45 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were nine felony arrests made and 11 misdemeanor arrests. There were three traffic accidents, 191 traffic stops, and […] The post Jacksonville Police Stats 5/5/24 – 5/12/24 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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. it was do or die. let’s see how this one went down.
Historic local town is having a big celebration this summer and hosting a major event in November!
An historic local community is making big plans for this summer and fall. Plant lovers are invited to a program later this week, and Taylor Swift fans are in for a treat Friday night. 50/50 chance of rain tomorrow, but Thursday is looking brighter. AHSAA Baseball and Softball Championships are going on and EAN’s Namath […] The post Historic local town is having a big celebration this summer and hosting a major event in November! appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
11-year-olds mowed 50 lawns for free so 'The Lawnmower Man' gave them new gear to start a business
Rodney Smith Jr., of Huntsville, Alabama, was recently profiled by KMBC for his generous donation to two 11-year-olds who fulfilled his 50 Yard Challenge in Gadsden, Alabama. Ja’Torrian Taylor and Tevin Rice, founders of TJ & JT Mowing Service, completed Smith’s challenge to mow 50 yards for the elderly, veterans, and people unable to care for their lawns for free."I’m heading down to Gadsden right now. These are good, hard-working kids that deserve some gratitude," Smith, known as "The Lawnmower Man," told KMBC. Smith had been told that Taylor and Rice were sharing an old lawnmower that a neighbor had...
When Harry Met: Marian 'Mitch' DuPont, a performer who made her name as a teacher
Waaaay back yonder in the ‘60s, the sales slogan for the weekly Sunday night NBC/Chevrolet TV show was … “See the USA in your Chevrolet.” More about that a bit later. I’ve known Marian “Mitch” DuPont for a long time, since moving to Gadsden 50-plus years ago. My family became involved in local Theatre of Gadsden productions, as was she. A few days ago, we had the opportunity to visit and talk about her much-varied career as...
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 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.
Gadsden area high school softball roundup: How Gadsden area teams did at regionals
Five Gadsden area high school softball teams made it through the regionals and will begin play at the state tournament. While no Etowah County teams made it through, there will still be a local flare to the state tournament but before looking at the state tournament its time to see how area teams did during the AHSAA East Regional. ...
Things Work Out in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s Hammack, Sawyer and Peeler find their opportunity to compete in college … or, more like, opportunity found them. By Joe Medley A day on the virtual range led to Reagan Hammack’s chance to play college golf. Gavin Peeler and girlfriend Lizah Sawyer found their way to compete for the same college. All […] The post Things Work Out in Jacksonville appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seek Public Assistance in Recent Property Crime Investigations
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is actively engaged in investigations related to recent property crimes and is reaching out to the public for assistance. By fostering community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office aims to enhance public safety and bring those responsible for criminal activities to justice. Incident 1: Sometime between 4/27/24 and […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seek Public Assistance in Recent Property Crime Investigations appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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