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Jacksonville State football loses starting center for the season but gets two key pieces back
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State football will be without their starting center for the rest of the 2024 season. Head coach Rich Rodriguez told media that Brock Robey would be out for the year, due to an injury he suffered against Kennesaw State. The injury kept him out of the New Mexico State contest. But, due to fast turnaround between those games, it was not known if he'd be able to return. ...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview improves to 7-0 with 38-18 win over Sardis
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handline Priceville 48-21 last week, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night for a matchup against Sardis. The Lions didn’t make things easy on the Aggies but in the fourth quarter, Fairview was able to fend off a late push from Sardis and collect a 38-18 win to remain unbeaten. A 60-yard touchdown run by Carson Jones gave the Aggies an early, 7-0 lead less than a minute into the opening quarter but the Lions responded with a scoring drive of their own to get points on the board. After scoring a...
Look Back ... to liquor down the drain, 1949
Oct. 18—Oct. 18, 1949, in The Star: Calhoun County Sheriff A. A. Pate says containers filled with approximately 7,000 gallons of illegal alcoholic beverages, all of it confiscated from automobiles over a period of several months, were smashed against the courthouse annex this morning. A number of local preachers happily watched as the contents spilled down the nearby drain. There was indeed a ...
Anniston Public Library Hosting Mini Pumpkin Painting Event
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Public Library is inviting children to unleash their creativity at a fun-filled pumpkin painting event on Friday, October 25, 2024. The event will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the library’s Ayers Room and is recommended for children aged 6 to 12. This hands-on activity will give kids the opportunity […] The post Anniston Public Library Hosting Mini Pumpkin Painting Event appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Anniston Museums and Gardens Hosts Saturday Alive!
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites the community to join them for an engaging and educational afternoon at Saturday Alive! on October 26th at 1 p.m. This popular monthly program, a favorite among visitors, offers a unique opportunity to learn about a new topic each session while meeting several of the museum’s […] The post Anniston Museums and Gardens Hosts Saturday Alive! appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Gadsden State Community College Receives $1 Million Grant from Gene Haas Foundation to Enhance Precision Machining Program
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has announced a significant boost to its Precision Machining Program, receiving a $1 million grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. This generous contribution will support the college’s Precision Machining Program, located in the new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center on the East Broad Campus. In honor of […] The post Gadsden State Community College Receives $1 Million Grant from Gene Haas Foundation to Enhance Precision Machining Program appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Calhoun County Gardening – Creative Garden Art on a Budget: Uncovering Hidden Gems in Salvage Yards and Flea Markets
Calhoun County, AL –I seek out garden art in out-of-the-ordinary places. Such as I go to salvage yards where you can find iron and metal objects. I found 3 cattle panels that I used rebar to stand the panels vertically. I paid $5.00 for each iron cattle panel. Compare that to retail prices at the […] The post Calhoun County Gardening – Creative Garden Art on a Budget: Uncovering Hidden Gems in Salvage Yards and Flea Markets appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball sweeps Snead State, Gadsden State; Cross Country teams move up in National Coaches Poll; Men’s Golf competes at Turtle Point Invitational; 3 WSCC Athletes named ACCC Players of the Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Volleyball team earned a commanding 3-0 victory over Snead State Community College on Oct. 15, with set scores of 25-13, 25-16, and 25-15. The Lady Lions were dominant both offensively and defensively throughout the match. Freshman Amanda Monge of Davenport, Fla., led the team with nine kills, six digs and two service aces. Freshman Kailey Dickerson of Wellington added eight kills, 12 digs, one assist and one service ace. Freshman Rachel Mecklenburg of Madison contributed six kills, 13 digs, one assist, one block and four service aces. Sophomore Chloe Jackson of Athens chipped in with two kills, one dig,...
Pinson falls to Pell City
By Shane Paschal, For the Tribune PINSON, Ala.-Pell City came into their game with Pinson Valley needing a win to clinch their first playoff spot since 2017. Pinson Valley came in seeking a sweet win for an otherwise sour season. The fans that showed up saw a shootout with neither team backing down, and Pell […]
Moody gets region title with win over Springville
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor SPRINGVILLE – The Moody Blue Devils needed a win on the road Friday night at Springville in order to clinch the 5A Region 6 championship for the first time in 20 years and only the fourth time in school history. They did so in dominant fashion with a 56-13 victory […]
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