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Jacksonville Police Stats 6/2/24-6/9/24
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Police Department has shared the weekly stats for the dates of 6/2/24-6/9/24. There were a total of 226 answered calls for service. There were 73 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were 16 felony arrests made and 19 misdemeanor arrests. There were seven traffic accidents, 98 traffic stops, and 37 citations/written […] The post Jacksonville Police Stats 6/2/24-6/9/24 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 on 5/28/24 a […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seek Public Assistance in Recent Property Crime Investigations appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Jacksonville Marching Southerners Honor WWII Heroes at St. James American Cemetery and Sainte-Mère-Église Parade
Normandy, France — The Marching Southerners, Jacksonville State University’s renowned marching band, recently delivered a poignant performance at an official public ceremony held at St. James American Cemetery. Collaborating with other ensembles, choirs, and JROTC students, the band paid tribute to the brave men and women who fought to liberate Western Europe during World War […] The post Jacksonville Marching Southerners Honor WWII Heroes at St. James American Cemetery and Sainte-Mère-Église Parade appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Meet the 10 best high school softball players in the state of Alabama for the 2024 season
The Alabama Sports Writers Association crowned Daphne junior Vic Moten as the 2024 Miss Softball winner on Sunday night in Jacksonville. The Alabama commit also led the way on the ASWA’s Super All-State team, a collection of the 10 best players in the state regardless of classification or position.
Jacksonville State wants AHSAA Super 7 football championships, but there are obstacles
With the news the Alabama High School Athletic Association Super 7 football championships would be moving out of Tuscaloosa and Auburn, other options immediately popped up around the state. One of those options could be Jacksonville State and the use of Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium. According to Jax State...
Anniston school system providing free meals for the month of June
ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - Anniston City Schools is allowing kids and teens to eat free this summer. For the month of June, the system is serving breakfast and lunch to make sure kids are eating nutritious meals. For the month of June, kids six months to eighteen years of age...
Look Back ... to repairs for an historical old home, 1949
June 10, 1949, in The Star: Repairs to the “Old Tyler Home,” which was damaged during a hail storm here April 7, 1946, will be begun by the maintenance department of the city of Anniston within 7-10 days, according to Mayor E. D. Banks. Funds for the work will be provided by the $1,950 the hospital recovered in insurance money from the Red Cross Chapter here, which was occupying the building at the time of the terrible storm. At the present time the Tyler home houses the administrator of the hospital and his family. The city owns the structure.
Oxford High School hosting summer robotic bootcamp
OXFORD, Ala. (WBRC) - Oxford High School is holding a Summer Industrial Robotics Bootcamp the week of June 10, 2024. This kicks off a statewide K-12 workforce development initiative with Alabama Robotics Technology Park and Alabama’s workforce training agency. STEM Research Director Sherita Hayes says robotic technology is reaching...
Indian River State College Pioneer Softball Team - NJCAA Division 1 World Series Champions
Fort Pierce - Wednesday June 12, 2024: Indian River State College Softball has clinched the 2024 NJCAA Division 1 World Series title at Choccolocco Park in Oxford Alabama. The Pioneers showcased unmatched skill, determination, and teamwork, culminating in a thrilling victory against McLennan Community College. Head Coach Dale Atkinson praised...
Look Back ... to a new site for the National Guard, 1949
June 9, 1949, in The Star: A full-page ad proclaims the grand opening of Worthy’s Super Market at 420 Main Street, a business formerly known as Oxford Super Market. Sample prices include cigarettes for $1.76 per carton; a pound of Grade A sliced bacon, 49 cents; bananas for 14 cents per pound; and five pounds of sugar for 44 cents. Also this date: Following completion of negotiations today, the city of Anniston bought from Anniston Land Co. a 3-acre plot of land on North Quintard Avenue in the vicinity of 25th Street. It’s listed as Lot 1, Block 439 of the land company’s resubdivision of Virginia Heights. A resolution authorizing the deeding of the property to the National Guard was approved after approval of the resolution for purchase of the plot for $3,000, payable in three annual installments. In a separate acquisition of property, the City Commission today also authorized city purchase of a six-acre plot of land adjoining the Edgemont Cemetery territory.
Daphne softball, Alabama commit Vic Moten wins ASWA Miss Softball award
JACKSONVILLE — Daphne's Vic Moten is the Alabama Sports Writers Association Miss Softball award winner in 2024. Moten was named the Miss Softball winner during the ASWA banquet at JSU Stadium. She is an Alabama signee and will join the Crimson Tide this fall. Moten had 22 shutouts this season with 11...
One local high school starts robotic pilot program.
The robots are here, and area high school students are learning how to program them for the future. A local community celebrates its heritage, and a traffic stop leads to a big drug bust. Hot and more hot weather with Jon Holder. A big hire for a local coach and Etowah County Sports Hall of […] The post One local high school starts robotic pilot program. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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