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Day care centers say they are “struggling” in the wake of COVID-19 staff shortages and long waiting lists, forcing some parents to come up with creative ways to cope.
“Where's everybody at?” Cindy Joe Oliver of Munford asked, standing inside an empty Quintard Mall on Black Friday.
The two fires that began burning on Nov. 19 at Mt. Cheaha State Park were 90 percent contained Friday afternoon.
Saturday begins the “Shop Small Season,” a recognition of both the importance and convenience of patronizing the wide variety of small businesses in our area.
“Cooking fires are probably the number one cause of structure fires today and they are the most common type of fires during this time of year,” Oxford Fire Chief Gary Sparks said.
No one who spoke at Tuesday night's meeting of the Oxford City Council disparaged the idea of recycling, but voiced concerns of location and practicality.
This holiday season a local family is hoping for nothing more than their little son's continued recovery from a liver transplant.
A documentary about the Anniston Museum of Natural History and John B. Lagarde, a valued contributor to the modern museum, will air Wednesday night on Alabama Public Television.
Two fires on Mt. Cheaha, covering more than 1,100 acres, continued to burn Tuesday despite weekend rain.
While the pandemic caused many of the big box stores to close on Thanksgiving last year, the idea has taken hold this year as a voluntary measure among those doing business in and around Calhoun County.
Sporting organizers Saturday celebrated the greater good that comes from working together on something fun for runners in Anniston and Oxford.
Participants will register to run for Team Anniston or Team Oxford and will receive a team shirt for the competition.
On Wednesday in Oxford, James Spann gave a forecast of another kind — one about what can come with the spirit of real life-changing giving.
Starting the weekend before Thanksgiving, the traditional sights of the holiday season will begin to glow in earnest at Choccolocco Park.
The Oxford City Council quickly and unanimously approved four items Tuesday evening that in many respects were all concerned in varying degrees with public safety.
The long-awaited construction of road improvements for the Oxford Exchange area is not likely to begin until the beginning of 2022.
The lead doctor for the Alabama Hospital Association strongly encourages people to not only donate blood but to start local drives in order to replenish the state’s very low supply.
The Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program evaluated students in grades two through eight for their skill in English language arts and math, with science testing for grades four, six and eight.
It was a night of laughs and cheers Thursday as the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 18th annual Small Business Awards gala at the Oxford Performing Arts Center.
The Alabama Children’s Museum proposed for the historic area of downtown Oxford is in the planning stages for its design and features.
It’s rare when community leaders on the local, state and federal levels of government come together to celebrate an event in Calhoun County.
When the council took the oath of office on a chilly day in Zinn Park a year ago, two new faces, Ciara Smith and Demetric “DD” Roberts, joined Millie Harris and Jay Jenkins along with Mayor Jack Draper.
If you're thinking of driving to Atlanta for Sunday shopping, or perhaps World Series Game 5, consider an alternative to Interstate 20 until about 2 p.m.
The sidewalks were filled with ghosts, princesses and comic book characters with bags ready to be filled with candy and goodies.
Two local veterans of auto maintenance say not keeping up with the flowing green fluid can cause havoc for vehicles during the winter.
