90th County Golf Crown Awarded, Storm Safety Class Today
De Armanville, AL · August 18, 2026
Mornings in the valley move a little smoother when the summer sun takes a breather behind early clouds. Plenty happening across the county today once the mist clears.
The Lead
The 90th Calhoun County Golf Championship wrapped up over the weekend at Anniston Municipal Golf Course, crowning local veteran Ty Cole as champion once again. Cole shot a two-round 132 to claim a four-stroke victory, matching his personal tour-best five wins in a single season. The victory officially secured his eighth Calhoun County Golf Tour Player of the Year title, solidifying a dominant decade on the regional circuit. Beyond individual accolades, the 90-year-old tournament continues to serve as a summer cornerstone for recreational and competitive golfers across East Alabama, drawing dozens of local competitors and broad spectator support from surrounding towns. With the tour’s stroke-play events now concluded, attention shifts to the Match Play Championship scheduled at the same course in late September.
Local Pulse
Weather Safety Seminar Scheduled for Tuesday East Alabama Cares offers free storm preparedness training and emergency planning tips today at the nearby Oxford Civic Center.
State Table Tennis Open Opens Registration Players of all skill levels can register this week for Saturday's tournament at the Oxford Civic Center.
Anniston Museums Offer Free Admission Saturday Local families can explore nature exhibits and indoor gardens at zero cost during this weekend's public museum day.
Today's Outlook
- High 92°F · Low 73°F — Drizzle (35% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy during your morning commute in case light showers pop up.
What's On Around Town
Anniston: Little Explorers Preschool Class Berman Museum (800 Museum Dr), 11:00 AM Hands-on storytelling and nature crafts tailored for young kids and parents.
Jacksonville: Midday Community Lunch Jacksonville Public Library (200 Pelham Rd S), 12:00 PM Casual social hour with complimentary lunch just a short drive north.
Oxford: Community Weather Awareness Session Oxford Civic Center (401 McCullars Ln), 2:00 PM Practical tips on severe storm readiness and family emergency preparedness.
Spotlight & Story
- Anniston Library Youth Specialist Teresa Kiser
- For over fifteen years, she has curated morning story hours and literacy programs that reach thousands of Calhoun County children annually. Her favorite tradition is handing every first-time library cardholder a hand-stamped bookmark printed on a 1950s local press.
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