The Calhoun Journal

07/27/2025

Lewis Downing Outlines Vision for Anniston’s Ward 1 in Bid for City Council Seat

ANNISTON, AL — As a member of the Anniston City Council representing Ward 1, Lewis Downing continues to focus his efforts on building a stronger community through neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, and accessible leadership. Downing, a lifelong resident of Anniston, has lon...

07/27/2025

Wells Leads Oxford City Championship with Blazing 7-Under 65

Wells shoots 7-under 65 to open Oxford City Championship, once again threatening to bag his first Calhoun County Golf Tour victory. By Joe Medley Paid Advertisement - Click for more information OXFORD — Tanner Wells keeps knocking on the door of a Calhoun County Golf Tour victory, and his knocks g...

07/27/2025

Senator Britt Reintroduces Legislation to Protect U.S. Assets from Foreign Seizure

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in reintroducing the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025. The legislation aims to impose retaliatory restrictions on any country within the Western ...

07/27/2025

Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Tree Ring Art Workshop on August 2

ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens will offer a unique opportunity for nature lovers and aspiring artists during its Tree Ring Art Workshop on Saturday, August 2, at 11:00 a.m. The hands-on event invites participants to create one-of-a-kind prints using real tree rings, providing a bl...

07/27/2025

Oxford’s Monsters Drop Game 1 in Extras After Costly Errors and Late Rally Falls Short

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07/27/2025

Attorney General Marshall Urges NCAA to Restore Awards to Female Athletes

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 26 state attorneys general in sending a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), urging the organization to reinstate records, titles, awards, and recognitions to female athletes who they claim...

07/27/2025

Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host “Snacks with Snakes” Educational Event

Anniston, AL –The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites the public to attend “Snacks with Snakes,” a family-friendly educational event set for Saturday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. Held on the museum campus on Museum Drive in Anniston, this interactive program offers guests the chance to enjoy snack...

07/26/2025

Jacksonville Candidates Present Visions at Public Forum

JACKSONVILLE, AL – Municipal candidates for Jacksonville’s upcoming August 26 election presented their platforms to voters at a candidate forum held Thursday evening at the Public Safety Complex. The event, organized by the Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitor Center, featured candidates for ...

07/26/2025

Psychiatric Emergency: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E78

Oxford, AL – First Responders is a compelling German documentary series that delivers an intimate and emotional look into the lives of frontline workers. With powerful storytelling, it captures their unwavering dedication, the daily challenges they confront, and the emotional weight of their respo...

07/26/2025

Secretary of State Wes Allen Concludes Statewide Registrar Training Sessions

MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, in collaboration with the Elections Division, recently completed a series of eight multi-day training sessions for the state’s Boards of Registrars. These sessions, which concluded yesterday, were designed to prepare local election officials...

07/26/2025

Anniston to Host “Stop the Violence Day & Back to School Bash” on July 31

Anniston, AL –The City of Anniston, in collaboration with the Anniston Parks and Recreation Department Athletics, will host its annual Stop the Violence Day & Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 31, beginning at 5:00 PM at Zinn Park (101 W. 14th St.). This free, family-oriented event aims to pro...

07/26/2025

Senator Katie Britt Participates in Senate Judiciary Hearing on Drone Threats and Public Safety

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “Securing the Skies: Law Enforcement, Drones, and Public Safety” to discuss the increasing national security challenges posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), particularly in the...