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Look Back ... to a church's incorporation, 1949
Aug. 2—Aug. 2, 1949, in The Star: First Baptist Church of Oxford, one of the oldest congregations in Calhoun County, has become a corporation. Papers of incorporation have been placed on record in the probate office, pursuant to a resolution passed by the congregation at a business session on July 10. Because the church is organized now as a corporation, its trustees can now make loans for the ...
Update: Look for damaging winds with thunderstorms in Central Alabama Friday
On Friday at 2:37 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 3 p.m. for Calhoun, St. Clair and Talladega counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 2:37 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line...
Most Wanted in Calhoun County | August 1, 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 Most Wanted in Calhoun County | August 1, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Talkin’ Football
ANNISTON — What’s new with Anniston football. Last year, it was the coach. A year later, well, look around. See the new turf field in Lott-Mosby Stadium. See the lockers cleared out in the fieldhouse, with new lockers on the way. See the cleared-out weight room, with new equipment to come.
READER'S CHOICE: Star readers vote Tony Bolton as area’s best chiropractor
Dr. Tony Bolton is a Calhoun County native through and through, and this year he was voted by The Anniston Star readers as their top choice for chiropractic service in east Alabama. Bolton attended Jacksonville State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1992. He then...
Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Alabama Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 7:27 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m. for Calhoun, Cherokee and Cleburne counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely. "At 7:27 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Pleasant...
Talkin’ football
With mature Mims reaching senior ‘horse power’ and lots of experience around him, Oxford looks to challenge for the top spot in 6A, Region 6 race. Editor’s note: High school football practice starts this week, and East Alabama Sports Today editor Joe Medley has begun his annual round of preseason visits to football-playing schools in Calhoun County. Check out East Alabama Sports Today’s Facebook page for live interviews each weekday leading up to season openers. Columns and key facts will also appear at EASportsToday.com and related social-media platforms. Here’s a link to today’s full interview.
Talkin’ football
With an up-and-coming quarterback in Amberson and an intriguing weapon in Newton, long-time Wellborn coach ready to show the adaptability of his offense. Editor’s note: High school football practice starts this week, and East Alabama Sports Today editor Joe Medley has begun his annual round of preseason visits to football-playing schools in Calhoun County. Check out East Alabama Sports Today’s Facebook page for live interviews each weekday leading up to season openers. Columns and key facts will also appear at EASportsToday.com and related social-media platforms.
Man Stabbed in Hobson City, Suspect Arrested by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
Calhoun County, AL – On the evening of July 27, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to an urgent call reporting a male lying in the roadway in the 400 block of Church Street in Hobson City. Upon arrival, the responding deputy found the man in a pool of blood, with a […] The post Man Stabbed in Hobson City, Suspect Arrested by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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