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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...
Schedule, site for final games of AHSAA softball tournament changed
With a threat of severe weather on Friday in the Oxford-Jacksonville area, the AHSAA has announced changes to all of its softball tournament games. “While we understand the obstacles this may cause, getting the games in and the safety of our student-athletes and fans must be at the forefront of all decisions,” AHSAA associate executive director Kim Vickers said.
Saint James softball survives pitchers duel to take down Piedmont to open state tournament
OXFORD — In a hotly-contested pitchers duel, Saint James emerged with a 2-1 win over Piedmont in the first round of the AHSAA Class 3A state tournament. Saint James advanced in the winner's bracket and will play at 2:30 p.m. on Field 4 vs. Winfield, while Piedmont moves down to the loser's bracket and will play on Field 2 at 2:30 vs. Excel. All games at the AHSAA state tournament take place Choccolocco Park in Oxford....
Three Wiregrass softball teams take the field in Oxford to compete for a blue map
OXFORD, Ala (WDHN) — 2A and 3A softball took the field in Oxford Thursday to begin their respective state championship Tournaments. In 2A Wicksburg and Zion Chapel got going at 9 A.M. with the Panthers winning their first matchup against Hatton 15-1 and the Rebels winning their first matchup against Sumiton Christian 9-7.
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...
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 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...
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.
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.
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