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Out of the Shadows Summit Sheds Light on Mental Health Awareness in Oxford
Oxford, AL – This past Friday, the city of Oxford was the site of an enlightening and empowering event aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues. The Out of the Shadows Summit, hosted at the Oxford Civics Center, brought together a diverse array of professionals and community members to discuss, learn, and advocate for […] The post Out of the Shadows Summit Sheds Light on Mental Health Awareness in Oxford appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Wallace State tops Salt Lake 9-6 at NJCAA World Series
OXFORD, Ala. — The Lions’ bats were on fire during their first game at this year’s National Junior College Athletic Association Division I World Series. The 11th seeded Lions defeated the 6th seeded Salt Lake Bruins 9-6 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford. Wallace State took the lead...
Update: Expect strong thunderstorms in Alabama Monday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 5:42 a.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 a.m. for Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne and Talladega counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 5:42 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Alexandria,...
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds to hit Calhoun and Cleburne counties Monday
On Monday at 6:49 a.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 7:15 a.m. for Calhoun and Cleburne counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:49 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Heflin, moving...
See updates from Friday AHSAA softball state championship tournament
The final day of AHSAA softball state championship tournament play includes a site change and modified schedule for Class 3A and Class 2A with the only eight teams left. Because of expected inclement weather, both classes will now begin play at 9 a.m. with Class 2A action at Jacksonville State’s Jana McGinnis Field while all Class 3A games will be played at Signature Stadium at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park.
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.
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