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The Calhoun County Gazette of
Calhoun County Alabama presents local news features of interest about the area. It is dedicated
to the people of Calhoun County and to others who would like to
know more about us and the great opportunities for travel, fun,
and business in our region. |
In This Issue:
Interesting news
from civic organizations, churches, and Calhoun County subjects of
interest. Contact GC with your feature ideas!
getcalhoun@getcalhoun.com |
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Calhoun County Alabama Regional Daily News on GetCalhoun.com
Daily curated news on GetCalhoun.com. Local, regional, state,
national, global.
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Trouble at Halloween Home
Controversy arrives at the door of the humble
Halloween Costume
website!
- Pet Costumes
The History of Pet Costumes and Halloween Candy Throughout Time
- History
of Computing in Calhoun County
An interesting look at how it "used to was" in Calhoun County before
the Internet.
- Saving
Your Photos In History
Have you noticed that your old family albums are fading away? You
can save them!
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Chiggers!
Vampires Of the Bug World!
You gotta love them. So, what's
the real story on the little pests?
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GetCalhoun presents an
area 1943 wartime movie featurette!
"When Work Is Done" is a feature shot in the area in 1943. Check it
out!
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Don't Be A Computer Email
Bunko Fugitive Scammer Terget!
Wiley illiterate computer email scam artists fight for your
dollars! Latest rage identified!
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Noseeums, Insect Menace
From Beyond The Bad Place!!
Finally, the long awaited sequel to "Got Chiggers." Noseeums are the
worst bloodsuckers yet seen!
- The Day
Before Thanksgiving Tornado
Calhoun County under the weather gun on the day before Thanksgiving
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Calhoun County School Calendars
School kids check out the bad news. School Calendars for 2006-07
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The Huntin' N' Fishin' Show
If you are of a certain age, you grew up with the Huntin' N' Fishin'
Show on Saturday Afternoons
here in Calhoun County, Alabama. Read the article and look at the
photo gallery.
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Knockouts of 49
GetCalhoun.com's most ambitious history project to date. View an
entire school project booklet of pictures
featuring kids from Anniston Junior High in 1949. Nearly 40 kids
photos...some you may
be related to or know. The school booklet is called "The Knockouts
of 49" and for local history buffs
is a real treasure trove. If you do have biographical material we
want to hear from you! You can only see
it here on GetCalhoun.com. We're making history!
- Hurricane
Katrina
Calhoun County was spared the ravages of Hurricane Katrina. Read the
local Katrina wrap up and view a historical chart of hurricanes,
tropical depressions, and tropical storms that have passed our way
in history.
Hurricane
Katrina Calhoun County News and Archive
GetCalhoun.com chronicles local news in the early days following
Hurricane Katrina... Many pages.
- Hunting
Safety Program in Calhoun County, Alabama
Chances are good that if you hunt, you have taken an Alabama Hunting
Safety course from an area volunteer. Read up on what's doing
locally and think about volunteering to teach it yourself!
- My Roaches
Love Spaghetti
The name speaks for itself. We can not in good taste recommend this
article...
- ANNISTON HOT BLAST
See the pages of the ANNISTON HOT BLAST which tells the history of
Anniston from the people who were making this. This is a tremendous
discovery for history buffs, and a treasure for Calhoun County,
Alabama!
- Is it a
Slingshot or a Flip?
Slingshots or flips...whatever you call them are a part of the
American heritage. Come learn about the craftsmanship and history of
our very own Calhoun County slingshot makers! Join the movement!
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Local Bee Honey Good For Allergies?
Come read this exciting tale of discovery. Local bee honey may be
just what you have been looking for to ward off those summertime
sniffles and grouchies!!
- ARC of
Calhoun County 2006 Awards!
The ARC of Calhoun County Alabama gives yearly awards.
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Adventures in HDTV: Big Screen or Big Scream
So, you're going to buy that Plasma or LCD HDTV after all. Read
this article first!
- The Show
after the Show
See a great photo display of the great Air Show that takes place
twice a year at the Anniston Municipal Airport!
- The Oxford
Centennial Event
GREAT photo from the Oxford Alabama Centennial Celebration circa
1958. Help with information!
- Oxford
Lake Independence Day Celebration 2008!
Short photo gallery of the pre celebration parade on July 4th 2008
at Oxford Lake in Oxford Alabama!
- The
Oxford Tornado January 2009
We know the tornado articles are appreciated, though no one ever
thanks us. January 6, 2009, Oxford was
treated to an atypical tornado event. Some say straight line winds.
You be the judge.
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Common Core and Alabama Education
The Common Core curriculum program has been called Orwellian and
insidious. It's coming to an Alabama school near you.
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Calhoun County Alabama Weather Diary for 2013
An ongoing list of the weather events for calendar year 2013 in and
around Calhoun County Alabama

Calhoun County Tidbit News...
Click here for
Tidbit News about current Calhoun County Events...press releases, etc!
Remember, GetCalhoun is screaming for your stuff! Tell your friends
and send news!
Persuasive Essay Topics
Eccentric collection of articles
written by Norman and Vicky Morrison

Alabama 810 News Archive...
Click
for up to
the minute news archives spanning March 06 to October 08!
A plethora of how it used to was in Calhoun County Alabama and
surrounding counties.

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