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Anniston event to provide food, clothing and community help
The Martin Foundation will hold a Community Day of Service at Zinn Park in Anniston on Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. Volunteers will provide free meals, groceries, winter clothing and other essential supplies…
Anniston Middle School rises from F to C on state report card
Anniston Middle School raised its state report card score from 59 to 74, moving from an F to a C after a year of academic improvement. Anniston City Schools also improved its overall score, rising to 79 from 76…
Don Hopper to retire from economic development post
Don Hopper has announced his retirement as executive director of the Calhoun County Economic Development Council after 25 years in the role. The council credited him with helping recruit industries, develop businesses…
Anniston police launch Thanksgiving food and Christmas toy drives
The Anniston Police Department has opened its annual Thanksgiving food and Christmas toy drives to support local families. Residents can donate nonperishable food through Nov. 25 and toys through Dec. 23 at the…
Calhoun County seeks answers to juveniles carrying guns
Calhoun County commissioners are seeking answers to rising gun use among juveniles and the resulting need for more detention space. Circuit Court District Judge Tom Wright raised the issue with commissioners, citing the…
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Anniston Ward 3 residents raise concerns at town hall
About 35 residents attended Anniston City Councilman Joe Harrington’s Ward 3 town hall at Highland Community Center, raising concerns about trash collection, damaged carts, abandoned properties and neighborhood…
St. Michael’s clinic receives $5,000 health care award
St. Michael’s Medical Clinic in Anniston has received a $5,000 Diamond Impact Award from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The grant will help the clinic expand women’s health services for low-income and uninsured…
Anniston mayor announces inaugural Mayor’s Ball
Anniston Mayor Ciara Smith-Roston is launching an annual charitable Mayor’s Ball on Jan. 30, 2027, at the Anniston City Meeting Center. Proceeds from the inaugural event will support the next phase of the Freedom Riders…
Anniston High School honors veterans with message of sacrifice
Anniston High School held its “Stars, Stripes, and Sacrifice” Veterans Day program on Monday, bringing together veterans, students, faculty and community members. Keynote speaker Steven Folks, a 21-year Army veteran and…
Anniston warming station prepares for cold weather season
United Way of East Central Alabama will operate a warming station at the former Martha’s Hope facility on Gurnee Avenue in Anniston during the 2026–27 cold-weather season. It will open when temperatures are forecast to…
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City of Anniston removing blighted homes to clean up communities
The City of Anniston is actively removing over a dozen abandoned and blighted properties to improve neighborhood safety and property values. Using Community Development Block Grant funding, the city aims to eliminate…
Four area Veterans Day events being planned
Four Veterans Day events are currently being planned in the local area to honor and recognize the service of military veterans. Organizers are coordinating these commemorations to ensure community participation and…
Debra Foster takes District 32 oath, vows accountability
Debra Foster was officially sworn in as the District 32 Representative at the Calhoun County Courthouse on Friday. Succeeding Barbara Boyd, who served for 32 years, Foster took her oath before a packed courtroom. She…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month inspires Jessie’s new books
Anniston resident Kaylin “Jess” Jessie is promoting Down Syndrome Awareness Month by releasing two children’s books inspired by her eight-year-old daughter, Etaly. The books aim to highlight inclusion and celebrate the…
Cybersecurity lecture at AOD offers ways to avoid scams
The AOD Federal Credit Union recently hosted a 'Lunch & Learn' lecture focused on cybersecurity. Presenter Aaron Woods provided attendees with essential strategies to identify scams, verify suspicious communications…
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Anniston man sentenced to federal prison on multiple drug charges
Logan Chase Turner, 28, of Anniston, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. Turner pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute…
ALDOT airport grants fund Anniston, Piedmont improvements
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced $73.1 million in funding for various airport improvement projects across the state. This initiative includes specific drainage rehabilitation work at the…
Lester lectures historical socienty on Jefferson’s influence
Bill Lester delivered a lecture at the Calhoun County Historical Society focusing on the influence of early philosophers on the American system of government. The presentation explored the foundational ideas that shaped…
Salvation Army Angel Tree adoptions underway in Anniston
The Salvation Army has launched its annual Angel Tree program in Anniston, aiming to provide Christmas gifts for 650 local children. Donors are encouraged to participate by selecting an angel and fulfilling gift…
Matt Headley: The saints that brought supper
Former Associate Pastor and Worship Arts Director Matt Headley reflects on his time at Anniston’s First United Methodist Church. He highlights the significance of the sanctuary's large stained-glass window, which…
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Debra Foster wins House District 32 race
Democrat Debra Foster has won the race for Alabama House District 32, defeating Republican Joey Callahan. The former Anniston city councilwoman celebrated her victory with supporters at the Anniston City Meeting Center…
Fred Wilson re-elected as County Commissioner for District 1
Fred Wilson has been re-elected as the County Commissioner for District 1 in Calhoun County following Tuesday's vote.
Nine local candidates assume office without opponents
Nine local candidates in Calhoun County have assumed office without facing any opponents in Tuesday's elections.
Alabama voters turn out in larger numbers for election
Voters in Calhoun County, Alabama, turned out in high numbers for Tuesday's election. Poll workers at the Highland Health Systems location in Anniston reported 301 ballots cast by 3 p.m., noting that turnout was…
Anniston police officers raise heels, awareness for 2nd Chance
Police officers in Anniston are participating in a community awareness event to support 2nd Chance, an organization dedicated to helping individuals in need. By raising their heels and participating in the initiative…
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Oxford graduate connects workers to seasonal travel jobs
Oxford High School graduate Jacoby Caldwell has launched a new website, Outpost Work and Travel, to help job seekers find seasonal employment and housing across the United States. Drawing on his own experiences working…
Déjà vu for Anniston as Bulldogs lose by two points again
The Anniston Bulldogs suffered another heartbreaking defeat this week, losing by two points for the second consecutive game. Despite matching their opponent's touchdown count, the team could not secure the win. The…
Donoho defeats Ragland to finish season on high note
Donoho concluded its football season on a positive note with a 34-22 victory over Ragland at Lentz Field. Head coach Bill Smith praised his team's resilience, noting the challenges of a small roster throughout the…
Multi-agency operation in Anniston leads to seizure of weapons, suspected drugs
Police in Calhoun County conducted a multi-agency operation in Anniston, resulting in the seizure of three pistols and quantities of suspected marijuana and oxycodone. The Anniston Police Department confirmed that the…