Throughout the endeavor of The 1982 Foundation’s request to have the Wayne Underwood Field conveyed, Community support has never been the issue. A point proven as they gathered on the Calhoun County Courthouse steps and lawn to show that they put the unity in Community! Below is a photo diary of the Thursday evening event. Read More…
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Calhoun County Commissioners Change Date for Underwood Field Decision
Much planning has gone into the Calhoun County Commission meeting date of April 19th, 2022. Not necessarily by the Commission, but certainly by the community, press and Raising Houners Social Media Group. Area youth were excited to have their day to voice an opinion on the Wayne Underwood Field conveyance, but the Commissioners have squelched Read More…
Raising Houners Promoting Rally at Next Calhoun County Commission Meeting
Video by Whitley Cottrell, Raising Houners member The group known as ”Raising Houners,” a social media chat group, are rallying their troops to encourage the Calhoun County Commission to vote yes on their decision to convey the Wayne Underwood Field to The 1982 Foundation. The Calhoun County Commission once again has the matter on the Read More…
“Raising Houners” Hold Strategy Session
What began as a Social Media conversation in the early morning hours of March 17, soon escalated into a group of impassioned community stakeholders with a mission to back what they believe and say is a “once in a lifetime opportunity for their children.” Calhoun County currently touts the highest unemployment rate in the State Read More…
The Troops have Rallied with a battle cry, ”Let it Go and Let it Grow”
Shari Johnson/Publisher Shortly before 7 a.m. today, March 17, the first post popped up on Facebook Messenger under the heading: Raising Houners. With almost 80 people on the feed, the sentiments across the board were the same, they wanted their voices heard in support of The 1982 Foundation’s plans and most importantly in support of Read More…
