The Calhoun Journal

11/04/2025

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | November 4, 2025

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been...

11/04/2025

New Mayors and City Council Members Sworn In Across Calhoun County

Calhoun County, AL – Across Calhoun County, residents gathered on Monday at various locations as municipalities held official swearing-in ceremonies for newly elected mayors and city council members. The cities of Jacksonville, Hobson City, Anniston, Ohatchee, Piedmont, Weaver, and Oxford each wel...

11/04/2025

Jacksonville City Council Holds Organizational Meeting, Swears In New Leadership

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Council held its organizational meeting Monday morning at City Hall, marking the beginning of a new term for the city’s leadership. Mayor Mark Jones, along with council members Andy Green, Terry Wilson, James Newell, Sherry Laster, and Marques Green, were...

11/04/2025

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. ...

11/04/2025

2025-26 Jax State Basketball Schedules Announced

2025-26 schedules for Jacksonville State University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. Home games in all-capital letters. Jax State men (1-0) Nov. 3: OAKWOOD, W, 117-63 Nov. 10: REINHARDT, 11 a.m. Nov. 14: COASTAL CAROLINA, 6 p.m. Nov. 19: SOUTH ALABAMA, 6 p.m. Nov. 24: at Arkansas State, 7...

11/03/2025

Two Killed, One Injured in Late-Night Crash Near Piedmont

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — A two-vehicle crash late Saturday night, November 1, claimed the lives of two Piedmont residents and left one child injured. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 11:48 p.m. on Alabama 9 near the 237-mile marker, about four...

11/01/2025

GADSDEN, AL — Ronnie Watkins Ford, in partnership with the Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama (ADAA), presented a $16,000 check on behalf of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation to Gadsden State Community College’s Automotive Service Technology program. The donati...

11/01/2025

Highland Health Systems Welcomes New Mental Health Officer and Assistant Mental Health Officer

Calhoun County, AL – Highland Health Systems (HHS) marked a historic moment with the official swearing-in of its new Mental Health Officer, Kendra Kirby, and Assistant Mental Health Officer, Terran Hayden, on Ocotber 31, 2025. The ceremony signifies a new era in the agency’s mission to expand a...

11/01/2025

2025 Jazz and Art Festival to Bring Music and Creativity to Downtown Anniston

ANNISTON, AL — Main Street Anniston, Cheaha Creative Arts, Inc., and the City of Anniston are joining forces to present the 2025 Jazz and Art Festival on Saturday, November 8, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the City Market, located at 126 W. 11th Street. The event promises an afternoon and evening fille...

11/01/2025

Ronnie Watkins Ford and ADAA Present $16,000 Check to Support Gadsden State Automotive Program

GADSDEN, AL — Ronnie Watkins Ford, in partnership with the Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama (ADAA), presented a $16,000 check on behalf of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation to Gadsden State Community College’s Automotive Service Technology program. The donati...

11/01/2025

JCA’s Miller and Grandson Lee Eye One Last Ride in CFA Championship Return

JCA’s Miller, grandson Lee eye final game together as coach and QB, perhaps Miller’s final game as head coach after Thunder downs Cornerstone to earn return trip to CFA final. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Noah Lee has one more football game to play for Jacksonville Christian Academy, one more ...

11/01/2025

AHSAA Faces Renewed Legal Challenge From Ivey, Ledbetter Over Student-Athlete Rights

Montgomery, AL — Governor Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter filed a legal response on Friday opposing the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) motion to dismiss their lawsuit concerning the CHOOSE Act and athletic eligibility for student-athletes. The case centers on A...