Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. On October 29, 2024, Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama released an alert concerning a resident wanted by authorities in St. Clair Cty. Olivia Lee is actively being sought on a felony warrant for Theft of Property in the 3rd Degree.

Popular mom-and-pop eatery JUMBO'S in Pell City is well-known for its comfort food that is made fresh and brings a touch of the South to every table. This neighborhood restaurant provides a wide range of delectable dishes that are prepared to order, guaranteeing a home-cooked experience that makes the wait worthwhile. The restaurant's signature dishes, which encapsulate Southern characteristics, include fried green tomatoes, pork chops, hamburger steak, big cheeseburgers, and real onion rings. In order to provide its menu more variety for frequent customers, the restaurant also offers a selection of salads, wraps, wings, and daily specials. Locals and tourists alike find JUMBO'S to be a hidden gem because of the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, which further enhance the dining experience.

Pell City Schools announced the discovery of a "kill list" at one of its schools Tuesday morning. The school system said the incident happened at Williams Intermediate School. The list named two students. Following an investigation by school administration and the SRO, the school system said the student who created...

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.   Incident 1: Sometime on 10/7/24 a 2006 black Chevy Avalanche with Auburn […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crime appeared first on Calhoun Journal.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning!. Today: Temperatures are mainly starting in the 60s. Clouds will increase through the day Wednesday with a few breaks of sun allowing high temperatures to climb into the low 80s. We can’t rule out an isolated shower as low-level moisture slowly increases across the...

One of the top runners in college football will be featured when Tre Stewart and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-3) take on the Liberty Flames (5-1) on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Read below where we dig deep into all of the info you need before this contest starts, including how...

Anniston, Alabama – The City of Anniston is inviting families to its annual Halloween trick-or-treat event at City Hall on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This festive occasion is designed for children and families, offering a safe and fun environment to celebrate Halloween. Participants are encouraged to come in costume […] The post Anniston City Hall to Host Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event appeared first on Calhoun Journal.

Gadsden City Council approved an agreement Tuesday for municipal inmates to be housed at the Calhoun County Jail. The City of Gadsden's municipal inmates were previously housed at the Etowah County Jail. In September, an agreement was made with the City of Jacksonville to house inmates in Jacksonville for less money than Etowah County.

Oct. 30—Oct. 30, 1949, in The Star: Funeral services for James Andrew Mickle Sr., 51, well known through the county and the state as a broker, were held yesterday afternoon with Rev. B. Locke Davis and Rev. Roland Sims officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Active in the insurance business here for several years, Mr. Mickle also operated the National Guard Post Exchange at Fort ...

Oxford, AL — The City of Oxford, Alabama, is bringing Halloween cheer to the community with a festive event at the Oxford Public Library. On Thursday, October 31, families are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes and participate in a morning of trick-or-treating, games, and fun activities. The Halloweek Festival promises a range […] The post Oxford Public Library Invites Families to Halloweek Festival for a Morning of Halloween Fun appeared first on Calhoun Journal.

Prattville Christian’s Emma Cate Carter is a self-described “non-people” person but was looking for any teammate or coach to embrace after leading her team to its second Blue Map in history. The top-ranked Panthers took an early punch but never went down in a 3-1 victory over...

On Oct. 26, Pell City Police Department was honored to support the dream of Devarjay “DJ” Daniel. This incredible young man is facing hardships that many will never understand, yet it hasn’t deterred him from pursuing his quest. DJ, who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at...

BIRMINGHAM — Eryn Spradley was 9 when older sister Taylor’s thunderous spikes dotted Alexandria’s run to a state volleyball championship in 2017, but one memory stands out. Their dad caught it on video. “He watches it every day,” Eryn Spradley said. “There’s a little clip of me...

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor revealed his Week 10 CFB picks and predictions for the Liberty Flames vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks game on Wednesday at Williams Stadium

The commute from Eli Gold's Birmingham home to Jacksonville State's campus — about an hour and 20 minutes — isn't too much longer than it was to Tuscaloosa when he was, for 36 years, the radio play-by-play voice of Alabama football. He doesn't mind it anyway. Now doing television play-by-play for JSU football, Gold enjoys the quiet solitude of the drive, and on Monday, he made the trip with the biggest of smiles. He had an oncology appointment earlier in the morning, and learned that the cancer than ravaged his body two years ago has not returned. ...

BIRMINGHAM — Alexandria has played in three state finals and two other semifinals on Whitney Welch’s watch as the school’s head volleyball coach. The Valley Cubs’ 25-22, 23-25, 23-25, 19-25 loss to Prattville Christian in Wednesday’s Class 4A state final in Bill Harris Arena won’t put another “ball on the wall” in Larry R, Ginn Gymnasium, but not all getting-there stories are created equal.

Oct. 29—Oct. 29, 1949: The date fell on a Saturday during a period when The Star wasn't published on that day of the week. Oct. 29, 1999, in The Star: Some residents of the Reaves Road landfill area attended yesterday's Calhoun County Commission meeting to protest a proposed expansion of the landfill. However, there was also a contingent of residents who spoke in favor of the expansion, mainly ...

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County held a rescheduled board meeting on October 28th at 4:00 pm. Call to Order Roll Call Tobi Burt – Present Julie Hood – Present Mike Almaroad – Present Lisa Amerson – Absent Debbie Hess – Present (via phone) Michael Webb – Present Jeff Winn – Present Agenda – […] The post Empowering Excellence: Highlights from Calhoun County’s Celebratory School Board Meeting appeared first on Calhoun Journal.

Every seat at Barron Stadium was filled as around 6,000 people gathered for the annual Peach State Marching Festival on Saturday, making this year’s competition the largest yet. The Rome High School marching band has hosted the marching festival for five decades, and every year it grows bigger, Band Booster President Eric Vaughn said. “For many students, this is the largest crowd they’ve ever performed for,” Vaughn said. ...

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Tre Stewart rushed for 232 yards and four touchdowns, Geimere Latimer intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter and Jacksonville State beat Liberty 31-21 on Wednesday night for its fifth straight victory. Jacksonville State (5-3, 4-0 Conference USA) ended the nation’s fifth-longest active home win streak at 12. Liberty (5-2, 3-2) has lost consecutive games — for the first time since the end of the 2022 season — following a 17-game regular-season win streak.