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calhounjournal.com | Lee Evancho
Anniston, AL – In a deeply moving show of unity and compassion, community members from across Calhoun County gathered this afternoon at Tyler Park for a special prayer vigil in support of Anniston Fire Chief Jeff Waldrep, who is currently recovering in the ICU after suffering a major heart attack.
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calhounjournal.com | Lee Evancho
Jacksonville, AL – Sherry Holyfield Laster has officially announced her candidacy for re-election to the Jacksonville City Council, aiming to continue her service in Place 4. First elected in 2019, Laster is seeking a second term focused on collaboration, smart development, and meeting the evolving needs of Jacksonville residents. A longtime community member, Laster originally moved to Jacksonville in 1983 to attend Jacksonville State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree.
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calhounjournal.com | Lee Evancho
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced the newly restructured Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA), a move aimed at enhancing the state’s ability to serve its veteran population. The restructuring follows the passage of Senate Bill 67 during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, which was sponsored by Senator Andrew Jones and Representative Ed Oliver. The updated SBVA includes a diverse slate of members from various veterans service organizations across the state.
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calhounjournal.com | Lee Evancho
Gadsden, AL — Gadsden State Community College has announced the students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring Semester of 2025. These academic honors recognize full-time students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA while completing at least 12 credit hours of college-level coursework.
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calhounjournal.com | Lee Evancho
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and other Republican colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution recognizing the 101st anniversary of the United States Border Patrol. The resolution commemorates the founding of the Border Patrol in 1924 and honors the agency’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the nation’s borders.
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