3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (899+ words) Calhoun County, AL "As Independence Day celebrations approach, pet owners are encouraged to prepare ahead of time to help keep their animals safe and reduce anxiety caused by fireworks. The following guidance comes from Nicole Ellis, a Certified Professional Dog…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (295+ words) CLEBURNE COUNTY, AL " For many students, qualifying for a national competition is a milestone. For 16-year-old Hudson Lambert Braxton of Cleburne County, that achievement also coincides with a unique connection to American history. Hudson, a student at Cleburne County High…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (48+ words) Last Known City: Weaver, AL Charges: Poss. of Controlled Substance x2, Attempting to elude, Reckless Driving Charges: Fraudulent use of debit/credit card Charges: Receiving Stolen Prop. 2nd, Resisting, Open Container Last Known City: Anniston, AL Copyright " 2025 Calhoun Journal "|" Designed and Managed…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (291+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. " The U. S. Supreme Court issued a decision Wednesday in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, upholding state laws that restrict participation in girls" school sports to biological females. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall praised the ruling, saying it affirms…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (306+ words) JACKSONVILLE, AL " The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education conducted its regular meeting on June 30, approving routine financial and personnel matters while also receiving an update on an education endowment managed through the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama. The board…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (210+ words) GADSDEN, AL " A new Independence Day celebration is coming to Gadsden as organizers prepare to host the inaugural Freedom Fest on July 34 at The Amp, located at 90 Walnut St. The two-day public event is scheduled to begin at 3 p. m. each day…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (294+ words) Montgomery, AL "Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging California's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, arguing the law places burdensome requirements on businesses across the country. The…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (166+ words) JACKSONVILLE, AL " A community Christmas in July celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Jacksonville Community Center, featuring vendors, food trucks, live entertainment and family activities. Hosted by Icon Bakery Kitchenette, the event is planned as an all-day celebration…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (603+ words) Weathers masters first look at Twin Bridges, withstands Cole's 66 on Sunday to win Gadsden City Championship by one stroke. GADSDEN " Andrew Weathers got his first look at the Twin Bridges golf course during a Friday practice round. Two sub-70 rounds…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (326+ words) JACKSONVILLE, AL. " A Jacksonville father has turned a personal challenge into a free educational resource designed to help children build confidence in math. Brian Harmon created Mathicorn, a math-learning game for children, after struggling to find an app his 10-year-old…...