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The World’s Longest Yard Sale Returns to Ohio in 2024
PIKEVILLE, TN – July 18, 2024 – Excitement is mounting as the 127 Yard Sale, famously recognized as The World’s Longest Yard Sale, prepares for its highly anticipated 2024 edition. Spanning an impressive 690 miles from Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama, this year’s event promises a spectacular array of bargains, unique finds, and community spirit.
Water board 'heroes' honored for work to repair broken line, averting catastrophe
A broken main line that disrupted water service in Gadsden and some surrounding areas on July 8 was bad enough, but officials say it was minutes away from being disastrous. The people who kept that from happening — labeled heroes by all concerned — were in the spotlight at the July 16 Gadsden City Council meeting.
World’s Longest Yard Sale back for 38th year, spanning six states
GADSDEN — The City of Gadsden will soon be taking part in the world’s longest yard sale, now returning for its 38th year. Scheduled for Aug. 1-4, The 127 Yard Sale, as the event is known, is 690 miles long and runs through northeast Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan.
Letter to the Editor – July 21, A Date That Would Help Determine Anniston’s Future
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Jacksonville Parks and Recreation To Host Game Night
Jacksonville, AL – Get ready for an evening of fun and entertainment with Jacksonville Parks and Recreation’s Game Night! Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 25th, at 6 p.m. for the ultimate Game Night revival, held at 501 A Alexandria Road SW, Jacksonville, AL. This free event offers a variety of games for participants to […] The post Jacksonville Parks and Recreation To Host Game Night appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Community Art Show Now Open
Jacksonville, AL – The Calhoun County Community Art Show is currently open to the public at the Manners Gallery in Hammond Hall. This annual event, now in its third year, is hosted by the Jacksonville Arts Council in collaboration with the Jacksonville State University (JSU) Department of Art and Design. The show aims to bridge […] The post Calhoun County Community Art Show Now Open appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
JSU commemorates Randy Owen at ROC groundbreaking
It was evident construction was in its beginning stages by the dusty lot piled with gravel, dirt and lumber. As people gathered under the tent Tuesday morning with student and professional press members swarming the edges, the crowd began to hush. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, Governor Kay Ivey,...
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