Altavista Journal

06/03/2026

Where are my alumni football players?

If you thought you’d seen it all, think again. The show’s about to start!

06/03/2026

By Toby Robertson

06/03/2026

By Toby Robertson

06/03/2026

By Toby Robertson

06/03/2026

By Toby Robertson

06/02/2026

Congratulations to the following Altavista Colonels on receiving All-Dogwood District baseball honors for their play on the diamond this season:

2nd Team (Catcher) - Hayden Underwood
Honorable Mention (Pitcher) - Jase Shelton
Honorable Mention (Pitcher) - Nate Andrews
Honorable Mention (Shortstop) - Izaac Morales

05/29/2026

Region 1B baseball playoffs ⚾️

#7 William Campbell 10
#2 Surry County 4

Final

William Campbell hit the road for their region quarterfinal matchup against Surry County this evening and defeated the second-seeded Cougars 10-4.

Landon Elder led the Generals at the plate with three hits including a double, triple & 3 RBI’s. The senior lefty tossed five quality frames, striking out 12 batters to earn the win on the mound.

The Generals lineup stole eight bases including a pair each from Xavier Waller & Teagen Geppert and featured the hitting duo of Chase Hedrick (2-3, run, 3 RBI’s) & Ayden Jackson (2-2, double, 2 RBI’s).

William Campbell (8-12) advances to the Region 1B semifinals this Tuesday at 6pm as they will travel to face third-seeded Luray (11-9), the Bulldogs defeated Buffalo Gap 9-2 in their quarterfinal matchup.

Recap by: Jason Daniel

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

The Three Into One Community Project annual youth sports award banquet will be held on Sunday, June 7, 3-5 p.m., at the Crossroads Ministries Church Center at 915 Nineth Street,

05/27/2026

The Altavista Police Department presented evidence to a Campbell County Grand Jury on Monday, May 18, 2026, resulting in the following indictments: