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The Law Enforcement Appreciation Week leads up to Friday’s Memorial Service for fallen officers.
The East Alabama community says thank you to its law enforcement officers. A new local store opens to give new life to vintage merchandise, and one neighborhood will be getting a good spring cleaning this weekend. Prepare for rain tomorrow and your weekend forecast is right here. Three local softball teams played today in the […] The post The Law Enforcement Appreciation Week leads up to Friday’s Memorial Service for fallen officers. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
See updates from Thursday AHSAA softball state championship tournament
The Class 5A championship highlights Thursday play at the fourth day of AHSAA softball state championship tournament action at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park. The Class 5A championship is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Signature Stadium. Class 2A first round action starts at 9 a.m. while Class 3A begins at 10:45....
Jacksonville to Hosts Free Trivia Night
Jacksonville AL – The Jacksonville Parks & Recreation and the City of Jacksonville, Alabama, are excited to announce a fun-filled trivia night at the Jacksonville Community Center on May 24th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event, located at 501 A Alexandria Road SW, is open to the public and promises an evening of […] The post Jacksonville to Hosts Free Trivia Night appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Anniston offering new summer learning program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Anniston is putting an emphasis on fighting Summer learning loss this year. The city will soon kick off their inaugural run with the Summer Adventures in Learning program. According to Anniston Public Relations Director Jackson Hodges, the program cost $265 per child. This...
Look Back ... to a new junior high school planned, 1949
May 15, 1949, in The Star: Another advertisement is touting the value and comfort of air conditioning in a downtown Anniston store. In this case it’s Woodruff-Glenn, which is proclaimed as “Anniston’s Only Air Conditioned Men’s Store.” As in the recent case of Wikle Drug Store, the cooling system is a Chrysler Air-Temp, the installer is Interstate Roofing. Also this date: Proposed plans for a junior high school in Anniston, to be built on the grounds of the former Alabama Military Institute, have been drawn by a Montgomery architectural firm, and bids will be solicited after the Anniston school board approves the design and final specifications. Junior high students at present go to class on the Anniston High School campus, making that building excessively crowded, even with the seventh-graders meeting in their own separate structure. The new building will contain approximately 36 classrooms, several auxiliary rooms, such as for art and shop, and will generally accommodate 1,200 students. It’s hoped that the school will open in the fall of 1950. [Missed it by a year — it opened in October 1951. A drawing of the proposed school appears on Page 1.]
Corner Baseball, Jasper Softball win state titles
The parade of champions continues in Oxford and Jacksonville. The Corner Yellow Jackets claimed their first ever state title Thursday night, beating ACA 13-0 to claim the 4A crown.. UAB signee Brendan Conner pitched a complete-game, two-hitter. He also was 4-for-5 at the plate with four RBIs and two triples.
Cheaha Challenge is just around the corner. Do you know what’s going on?
The Cheaha Challenge returns to Calhoun County this weekend, so motorists are being asked to watch for cyclists and expect some delays on certain roads. https://youtu.be/uibK-d42R9w The post Cheaha Challenge is just around the corner. Do you know what’s going on? appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Central baseball’s season ends in AHSAA 7A title game
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WTVM) - The Central Red Devils were among the last two teams in the AHSAA 7A tournament. Central lost to Bob Jones, 12-5 to end its season. The Red Devils had to win two games on Wednesday to lock up this year’s 7A title. The team won...
Alexandria has done it again!
It started Monday and ended last night. Alexandria won game one behind a complete game performance from MVP Andrew Allen. He pitched seven innings only giving up three hits and one earned run. He had eleven strikeouts while issuing three walks… https://youtu.be/9EQ_0AnZMuE The post Alexandria has done it again! appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation Hosts Week-Long Events for Law Enforcement Officers in Oxford
Oxford, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation (ALEAF) dedicated a week to honoring current and retired law enforcement officers, providing lunch from Monday through Thursday to over 500 officers and distributing more than $30,000 in door prizes. Each law enforcement agency also took the opportunity to recognize their outstanding officers. The lunches, described as […] The post Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation Hosts Week-Long Events for Law Enforcement Officers in Oxford appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Up For a Repeat?
Oxford, AL – Alexandria reaches winners’ bracket final, but nemesis Moody breaks free with a five-run sixth inning to advance to state 5A finals. Valley Cubs must win three games in a day for the second week in a row to take state. By Joe Medley Alexandria’s softball team won three games in a day […] The post Up For a Repeat? appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Pisgah softball extracts revenge, advances in AHSAA state tournament with win vs. Pleasant Valley
OXFORD — Pisgah softball extracted revenge on Pleasant Valley and extended its season in one game. The Eagles earned a 9-1 win over the Raiders on Thursday at Choccolocco Park. Pisgah will now face the winner of Zion Chapel and Hatton at 9 a.m. Friday on Field 1. The Raiders beat the Eagles in the East Regional final last week to earn the no. 1 qualifier spot.
Tabitha Baggett retires as Leroy’s coach after Bears fall in finals
OXFORD, Ala. — That Leroy lost a softball game and a possible state championship Wednesday night was far less important than accepting the fact that the one person who made it all possible is fighting for her life while showing her players how to “B Strong,” as their uniforms proclaimed.
See updates from Tuesday AHSAA softball state championship tournament
The second day of AHSAA softball state championship tournament play features title games in Class 7A and Class 4A while Class 6A and Class 1A begin play at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park. The Class 7A championship is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Signature Stadium with the Class 4A championship at...
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...
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.
See updates from Wednesday AHSAA softball state championship tournament
Champions in Class 6A and Class 1A will be crowned on Wednesday while Class 5A opens play during the third day of the AHSAA softball state championship tournament at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park. The Class 6A championship is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Signature Stadium with the Class 1A title...
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