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Anniston Apartment Fire Destroys Unit

Anniston, AL. – On February 16, 2026, at approximately 12:10 pm, the...

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Anniston Fire Department Asks for People to Stay away from Warrior Rd and Greenbrier Deer Rd

This information is now outdated. The fire department has cleared from the...

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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating...

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Night to Shine Prom Experience Held in Anniston for Special Needs Community

ANNISTON, AL — Members of the special needs community gathered in Anniston...

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Calhoun County Gardening – From Garden to Bouquet: Local Designer Shares the Art of Country Cottage Floral Design

Calhoun County, AL – What began as a teenage hobby has grown...

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46th Annual Heritage Festival to Celebrate Black History Month in Anniston

Anniston, AL – Anniston Museums and Gardens will host the 46th annual...

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RMC Foundation to Host Heart Day Screenings for Adults 50+ at Tyler Center in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The RMC Foundation will host its Early Detection Connection “Heart...

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State Industrial Development Authority Approves $15.7 Million in SEEDS Grants for 21 Alabama Industrial Sites

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that the State Industrial Development...

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Weaver boys rally for 13th state wrestling title; Weaver girls repeat as champions as Calhoun County sweeps state honors

Weaver’s boys rally from behind to claim 13th state wrestling title, and...

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46th Annual Heritage Festival to Celebrate Black History Month in Anniston

Anniston, AL – Anniston Museums and Gardens will host the 46th annual...

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CAST Performs The Diary of Anne Frank

CAST to Present The Diary of Anne Frank at JSU McClellan Theatre

Anniston, AL – The Community Actors’ Studio Theatre (CAST) will present its upcoming...

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Drew and Ellie Holcomb Bringing “Never Gonna Let You Go Tour” to the Stage Feb. 21

Oxford, AL – Music fans will have the opportunity to experience an evening...

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A Cappella Group Straight No Chaser Announces Summer Tour

Straight No Chaser Announces Summer “Beach Bash” Tour with Final Stop in Oxford

Oxford, AL – The RIAA Gold-certified a cappella group Straight No Chaser...

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Spring Garden Expo

Alabama Extension to Host Spring 2026 Community Garden Expo in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host its Spring...

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Gadsden State to host college-wide Black History Month Celebration

Gadsden State to Host College-Wide Black History Month Celebration Feb. 18

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College will host a college-wide Black...

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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

City of Anniston to Host Annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway at Anniston City Market

ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston and Main Street Anniston will...

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Creature Feature

Creature Feature Saturday returns to Anniston Museums and Gardens on Feb. 14

Anniston, AL – A new opportunity for hands-on learning and wildlife education...

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Complete Womans Conference

Complete Woman Conference 2026 Scheduled for Feb. 20–22 at Anniston City Meeting Center

ANNISTON, AL — The Complete Woman Conference 2026 is set to take...

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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating...

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Calhoun County Gardening – From Garden to Bouquet: Local Designer Shares the Art of Country Cottage Floral Design

Calhoun County, AL – What began as a teenage hobby has grown...

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Calhoun County Extension Office Shares Tips for Protecting Crops and Plants from Late Frost

Calhoun County, AL – Horticulturalists at the Extension Office answer many calls...

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Calhoun County Commission Adopts Resolution to Regulate Halfway Houses and Recovery Facilities

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — During its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12,...

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National 211 Day Highlights Resource Connecting Local Residents to Essential Services

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — National 211 Day was observed on February 11,...

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This Weeks Most Wanted in Calhoun County | February 11, 2026

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released...

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Night to Shine Prom Experience Held in Anniston for Special Needs Community

ANNISTON, AL — Members of the special needs community gathered in Anniston...

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Oxford City Council to Review Bike and Pedestrian Route Study Results During Special Session

Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford will receive the results of...

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US COPS

US Cops: From TGI Fridays to Jail S3E116

Oxford, AL – First Responders is a compelling German documentary series that...

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drew and elli Holcomb

Drew and Ellie Holcomb Bringing “Never Gonna Let You Go Tour” to the Stage Feb. 21

Oxford, AL – Music fans will have the opportunity to experience an evening...

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Pickleball - Kip and Rainbow Omega

Pickleball Volunteers Partner with Rainbow Omega for Community Skills Event

Oxford, AL – Volunteers with 256 Pickleball joined participants from Rainbow Omega for...

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A Cappella Group Straight No Chaser Announces Summer Tour

Straight No Chaser Announces Summer “Beach Bash” Tour with Final Stop in Oxford

Oxford, AL – The RIAA Gold-certified a cappella group Straight No Chaser...

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Jacksonville State University Awarded $42,500 Grant to Expand Sexual Assault Support Services Across Three Counties

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has been awarded a $42,500 grant...

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Jacksonville Girls Advance To Northeast Regional Behind Nicholson’s 32-Point Performance

Nicholson pours in 32 points, and fifth-ranked Jacksonville girls’ stave off No....

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Calhoun County Extension Office to Host Health and Nutrition Program at Jacksonville Public Library

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Calhoun County Extension Office will present an upcoming...

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Jacksonville, a family lost everything in a house fire.

Jacksonville Family Displaced After House Fire, Community Support Efforts Underway

Jacksonville, AL – A Jacksonville family is beginning the difficult process of...

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15th Annual Jax State Jazz Festival Scheduled for April 10

Jacksonville State University to Host 15th Annual Jazz Festival Focused on Music Education

Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU’s media...

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Jacksonville State University’s Victory Workforce Inducted into National Military Spouse Employment Partnership

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University’s Victory Workforce Development Services has been...

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Weaver boys rally for 13th state wrestling title; Weaver girls repeat as champions as Calhoun County sweeps state honors

Weaver’s boys rally from behind to claim 13th state wrestling title, and...

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Full Class

Weaver Police Lieutenant Receives Award at 1st JSU Southeastern Leadership Command College

Jacksonville, AL – On Friday, January 30, 2026, Jacksonville State University held its...

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Weaver’s D.J. Marbury (left) poses with Weaver coach Beau Winn after reaching 1,000 career points Thursday. Jacksonville’s Neveah Nicholson (right), posing with Jacksonville coach Corey Mize, reached 1,000 career points Tuesday at Saks and was recognized during the Golden Eagles’ home game against St. Clair County on Thursday. (Submitted photos)

Milestone Nights and Area Drama: Marbury, Nicholson Hit 1,000 as Piedmont, Ranburne and Donoho Shine

Weaver’s Marbury, Jacksonville’s Nicholson reach 1,000 career points. Alexandria’s boys force coin...

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Prep wrestling

Alexandria Advances to State Duals Semifinals; Weaver Opens with Big First-Round Win

Calhoun County champion Alexandria defeats Ashville, Weaver in reach semifinals of the...

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Prep wrestling

Cleburne County Boys Win Duals Over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind; Improve to 26–1

Cleburne County boys win duals over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind,...

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Prep wrestling

Weaver Wrestling Sweeps Region 6 Duals, Advances to State; Lady Bearcats Roll in Trimatch

Weaver’s boys sweep through duals regional, eye state first round. Weaver’s girls...

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Photo of Fire Ladder truck extended over building during fire

Anniston Apartment Fire Destroys Unit

Anniston, AL. – On February 16, 2026, at approximately 12:10 pm, the...

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Anniston Fire Department Asks for People to Stay away from Warrior Rd and Greenbrier Deer Rd

This information is now outdated. The fire department has cleared from the...

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Night to Shine Prom Experience Held in Anniston for Special Needs Community

ANNISTON, AL — Members of the special needs community gathered in Anniston...

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46th Annual Heritage Festival to Celebrate Black History Month in Anniston

Anniston, AL – Anniston Museums and Gardens will host the 46th annual...

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RMC Foundation to Host Heart Day Screenings for Adults 50+ at Tyler Center in Anniston

Anniston, AL – The RMC Foundation will host its Early Detection Connection “Heart...

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CAST Performs The Diary of Anne Frank

CAST to Present The Diary of Anne Frank at JSU McClellan Theatre

Anniston, AL – The Community Actors’ Studio Theatre (CAST) will present its upcoming...

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Piedmont’s Caden Wood participates in Wednesday’s ceremony to celebrate his signing with Snead State Community College. (Photo by Shannon Fagan/WEIS sports director)

From Hardwood to Fairway: Piedmont’s Caden Wood Chooses Golf, Signs with Snead State

Wood’s decision to pursue golf over basketball, lots of hard work lead...

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Piedmont City Council

Piedmont City Council Advances Road Vacation Process, Reviews Park Grant Application

PIEDMONT, AL – The Piedmont City Council met Tuesday evening for its regularly...

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Wig Try on

Havenly Beauty to Host Wig Try-On Event at ProSouth Wrestling Arena

ANNISTON, AL — Havenly Beauty, led by Amy Haven, will host a...

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Piedmont Annual Stats

2025 Year-End Police Report Highlights Piedmont Police Department Activity

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Police Department has released its 2025 year-end report,...

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Community Supper

Free Community Supper to Be Held in Piedmont on January 31

Piedmont, AL – A free community supper will be held on Saturday, January...

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Piedmont wrestlers accept their second-place trophy after Saturday’s Piedmont Dogfight. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Piedmont Runner-Up, White Plains Third at Piedmont Dogfight; Orange Beach Wins Team Title

Piedmont runner-up, White Plains third at Piedmont Dogfight. Orange Beach takes top...

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Weaver boys rally for 13th state wrestling title; Weaver girls repeat as champions as Calhoun County sweeps state honors

Weaver’s boys rally from behind to claim 13th state wrestling title, and...

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Jacksonville Girls Advance To Northeast Regional Behind Nicholson’s 32-Point Performance

Nicholson pours in 32 points, and fifth-ranked Jacksonville girls’ stave off No....

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Jax Signings

Gamecocks Reload: Jax State Adds 5 Prep Signees, 24 Portal Transfers to Bolster 2026 Class

Gamecocks add five prep signees, 24 portal additions to class after signing...

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Piedmont’s Caden Wood participates in Wednesday’s ceremony to celebrate his signing with Snead State Community College. (Photo by Shannon Fagan/WEIS sports director)

From Hardwood to Fairway: Piedmont’s Caden Wood Chooses Golf, Signs with Snead State

Wood’s decision to pursue golf over basketball, lots of hard work lead...

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Oxford Prep Signings

Oxford Celebrates Seven College Signees as Maniscalco Weighs Strong Options and Future Draft Potential

Oxford’s Maniscalco, among Oxford’s five baseball and softball signees Thursday, decides among...

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Jacksonville Prep Signings

Snead Signs with Oakwood University Ahead of First Season at Jacksonville

Eyeing her first season after transferring to Jacksonville, Snead signs to play...

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