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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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
State Softball in Oxford
Oxford, AL – Oxford, in Class 6A, and Spring Garden, in Class 1A, took to the Choccolocco Park softball fields for state tournament action on Tuesday. Avery Steward spread out six hits while striking out eight batters, and Spring Garden rallied to open Class 1A state tournament play with a 5-3 victory over Maplesville […] The post State Softball in Oxford 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...
Police alert public of bear sighting in Oxford
OXFORD, Ala. (WBMA) — The Oxford Police Department alerted the public of a bear sighting Thursday night. Chief Bill Partridge said the animal was spotted around 9:00 p.m. headed into a wooded area off Bruce Street heading towards Recreation Drive. Police said anyone who spots the animal should call...
Oxford Public Library Hosts Book Discussion Event
Oxford AL – The Oxford Public Library is set to host a special book discussion event on May 20th, featuring Lucy Foley’s popular thriller, “The Guest List.” This engaging event will be held at three different times throughout the day to accommodate various schedules: 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. The library is located at […] The post Oxford Public Library Hosts Book Discussion Event appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
[LISTEN] Midweek Minute with the Superintendent – May 16, 2024
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools. This week, Dr. Eller, Michael Brannon, and the SCS’s new Public Relations (PR) and Communications Specialist, Crimson Jeffers, talk about Jeffers’s background and path to Sylacauga City Schools along with the upcoming graduation and scholarship opportunities for graduates.
On this day in 1961
On this Mother’s Day, a group of Freedom Riders traveling by bus from Washington, D.C., to New Orleans arrived in Anniston, Alabama. A mob of white men led by a Klansman attacked the bus with baseball bats and iron pipes. They also slashed the tires. After the attack ended,...
2024 AHSAA baseball playoffs championship series scores across all classifications
We have officially reached the final week of the AHSAA baseball season, with championship games being played between Oxford and Jacksonville. Here are scores from across the state in all classifications from the championship series: This story will be updated. ...
Central softball’s season ends in AHSAA 7A Final Four
OXFORD, Ala. (WTVM) - The Central Red Devils were one of the last four teams standing in the AHSAA 7A tournament. Central lost to Daphne, 8-1, on Tuesday morning to end its season. The Red Devils 42-game win streak was snapped by Thompson to begin state tournament play on Monday.
Helena’s run at state title ends with back-to-back losses in Oxford
After a successful season that saw them claim region and area championships and rise to the No. 1 ranking in the state, the journey is over for the Helena Huskies. The post Helena’s run at state title ends with back-to-back losses in Oxford appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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