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Fourth of July Events in and Around Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – There are many July 4th events being held in Calhoun County as well as the surrounding communities. Our local events calendar allows you to search by holiday events only or by specific locations. Below is a list of many upcoming July 4th events. We also gladly accept event suggestions year round! The […] The post Fourth of July Events in and Around Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Nationwide Cyber Attack “ransom event” had local car dealerships systems inaccessible to customers
The hills are alive with the sound of drums and bugles. Local car dealers are dealing with a nationwide cyber attack, and volunteers are needed for a community clean-up this weekend. Chance of rain every day this week and into the next. Southside girls basketball Gearing up or Shoot A Thon. The post Nationwide Cyber Attack “ransom event” had local car dealerships systems inaccessible to customers appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Local Calhoun County Auto Dealerships Grapple with Fallout from CDK Global Cyberattack
Calhoun County, AL – CDK Global, a leading provider of software solutions for auto dealership management, has confirmed that it is facing a significant cyberattack labeled as a “ransom event.” The attack, which commenced on June 19th, has severely impacted CDK’s dealer management system (DMS), leaving it inaccessible to clients. In a recent communication to […] The post Local Calhoun County Auto Dealerships Grapple with Fallout from CDK Global Cyberattack appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Central Alabama early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 5:11 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Calhoun, St. Clair and Talladega counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:10 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Ragland, or 13...
Calhoun County Most Wanted | June 25, 2024
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 found guilty of a charge and […] The post Calhoun County Most Wanted | June 25, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ helps CAST reach a new audience
Watching the audience and their intrigued to awe-inspired gazes throughout the dinner theater was the real show. For audiences, the actors and even the production team, CAST’s rendition of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express was a host of things never before seen, and before done, in Calhoun County. The whole performance challenged the idea of a stage, making the audience a part of the show, and even the actors a part of the audience.
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seek Public Assistance in Recent Property Crime Investigations
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is actively engaged in investigations related to recent property crimes and is reaching out to the public for assistance. By fostering community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office aims to enhance public safety and bring those responsible for criminal activities to justice. Incident 1: Sometime on 5/28/24 a […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seek Public Assistance in Recent Property Crime Investigations appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Gardening – Unveiling Cannas: Not Your Typical Lily
Calhoun County, AL –For years I called cannas, bulbs! However! They are rhizomes, like Iris. After the early spring tulips and late spring Iris and gladiolus have demonstrated their flowering beauty, … exotic lilies take center stage. Cannas Lily is actually not a Lily. Early summer giant stalks of cannas lilies will continue to bloom […] The post Calhoun County Gardening – Unveiling Cannas: Not Your Typical Lily appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Local hobbyists take part in national amateur radio event
OXFORD — The Calhoun County Amateur Radio Association participated in the nationally observed ham radio Field Day Saturday near the ‘A League of Our Own’ field in Oxford. With antennas strung high into the trees, equipment set up inside of trailers and under tents and several tables...
Jacksonville State University’s Ken Grissom Honored as Small Business Advocate of the Year
Jacksonville, AL – Ken Grissom, Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Jacksonville State University (Jax State), has been named the Small Business Advocate of the Year by the Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitors Center. Grissom received the prestigious award on June 6 at the organization’s annual Small Business Awards, held at […] The post Jacksonville State University’s Ken Grissom Honored as Small Business Advocate of the Year appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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