Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Calhoun

Elections

Wendy Ghee Draper is running for Senate District 12

SD12 is currently represented by former Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, who is not running for re-election.

September 21, 2021

Congressman Mike Rogers endorses state Senate candidate Keith Kelley

Congressman Mike Rogers has endorsed Keith Kelly in state Senate District 12.

August 31, 2021

Rep. Rogers salutes retiring Army Depot Commander Colonel Marvin Walker

Walker has served as the 36th commander of the Anniston Army Depot, the largest employer in Calhoun County, since July 2019.

August 5, 2021

Debra Jones holds formal campaign announcement event in Anniston

Calhoun County Circuit Court Judge Debra Jones on Wednesday held a formal campaign announcement event.

June 10, 2021

Judge Debra Jones to announce run for the Alabama Supreme Court

Debra Jones is a two-term circuit judge as well as a former prosecutor.

June 8, 2021

Ivey awards grants to more counties for COVID recovery

Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Conecuh and Geneva counties all received awards as part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama.

June 1, 2021

Keith Kelley is running for Alabama Senate District 12

Incumbent Del Marsh has announced his retirement from the Senate at the end of this term.

March 31, 2021

Tornados sweep through Central Alabama, leaving at least 5 dead

Five people are dead in Calhoun County after a line of severe weather and tornadoes swept across Alabama, destroying homes and impacting lives.

March 26, 2021

Longtime Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson has died

Amerson was elected as Calhoun County sheriff in 1994. He served six terms.

December 7, 2020

Calhoun County deputy says shooting Anniston woman was self defense

The woman, Brittany Nicole Yoder, died at the scene.

November 23, 2020