Push for charter schools sparks segregation concerns

Montgomery Advertiser - Sun Nov 22

With the promise of massive amounts of federal funds pressing a decision on whether the state should have charter schools, some legislators and education groups are urging the state to slow down.

Calhoun Co. Couple Killed in Murder-Suicide, 6 Kids Left Behind

ABC 33/40 - Tue Nov 17

Wellborn, AL - A Calhoun County couple is killed in an apparent murder-suicide and their bodies are discovered by one of their 6 children.

Ala. father of 6 kills wife, self

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Mon Nov 16

The Anniston Star reports that those killed in the shootings early Sunday are identified as Thomas Dee Hart, a construction worker, and his wife of nearly 23 years, 41-year-old Wendy Ramsey Hart.

5 Republicans, 1 Democrat running for House seat

WLOX - Sat Nov 14

Five Republicans and one Democrat have qualified to run for the Alabama House District 40 seat vacated by the death of Democratic state Rep.

5 Republicans, 1 Democrat qualify to run for Calhoun County House seat

WHNT-TV Huntsville - Fri Nov 13

Five Republicans and one Democrat have qualified to run for the Alabama House District 40 seat vacated by the death of Democratic state Rep.

Former Calhoun County chamber president Larry Sylvester dies of bike wreck injuries

The Birmingham News - Mon Nov 09

Former Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce executive vice president Larry Sylvester died Friday at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital after sustaining injuries in a bicycle accident Thursday night, the Anniston Star reports.

Appraisers Traveling Thru Oxford

WBMA - Thu Nov 05

Clean out your attic and look for hidden treasures tucked away in your closet. A team of appraisers is in Calhoun County this week and they're prepared to pay cash for your coins, antiques and other collectables.

Alabama governor sets dates for special House election

WTVY Dothan - Tue Nov 03

Gov. Bob Riley has scheduled a special election to fill the state House District 40 seat vacated by the death of Democratic Rep.

Ala governor sets dates for special House election

WAAY - Mon Nov 02

Gov. Bob Riley has scheduled a special election to fill the state House District 40 seat vacated by the death of Democratic Rep.

Rep. Lea Fite 'will be missed'

Montgomery Advertiser - Sun Nov 01

Friends, colleagues and family of state Rep. Lea Fite, D-Jacksonville, gathered Thursday in Anniston to mourn the unexpected death of the respected lawmaker.