Piedmont City Council Approves Purchase of New Police Vehicles
PIEDMONT – The Piedmont City Council approved the purchase of four new police vehicles at Tuesday’s regularly-scheduled meeting. Two Ford Explorers were approved from Stivers Ford for immediate purchase for $31,760 apiece. The other two vehicles – two Chevy Tahoes – will be purchased next fiscal year from Donahoo Chevrolet in Fort Payne. City clerk […]
Donoho’s Lady Falcons Close Out the State Championship with Class and Humbleness
The Donoho girls tennis team competed in Montgomery for two days of intense competition. After the first day of competition, all nine spots in the Falcon’s lineup remained undefeated. At the end of day two, the team finished second in the state for the second year in a row and also received two individual titles. Freshman No. […]
Anniston Arrests Suspected Armed Carjacker
Anniston, AL – On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at approximately 6:15 pm, the Anniston Police Department Street Crimes Unit conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Summerall Gate Rd. and General Gerald Watson Way. A blue Honda Accord was observed by officers and a traffic stop was initiated. While speaking with the occupants of […]
April 20, 2022 Most Wanted in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Sunny King Ford Celebrates 100 Years
On Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm you can celebrate Sunny King’s 100 years! On April 22, 2022, Sunny King Ford will celebrate 100 years of business in Anniston, and they want to celebrate with you! In honor of the Centennial Anniversary, they are giving away a 2022 Bronco Sport! Our […]
Raising Awareness
Local softball teams come together for a Wednesday doubleheader at Choccolocco Park to Strike Out Childhood Cancer By Al Muskewitz OXFORD – When Wendy McKibbin was a young coach there was a player on her team who was battling childhood cancer and she remembers all the challenges that family went through. Those kinds of experiences […]
Jacksonville’s Sonny Gunnells Honored by Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame
Jacksonville’s Sonny Gunnells will be honored by the Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame April 23 in Gadsden. Gunnells will be inducted in the Support Personnel category, which is the Hall’s largest. It includes officials, physicians, media, legislators, etc. Gunnells has served boxing for more than 40 years as a fighter, coach and official. He was […]
Anniston Plans City-Wide Comprehensive Plan Discussion
The Public Information Officer for Anniston, Jackson Hodges, released that a new city-wide comprehensive plan discussion will be held. On June 28th of 2021, the City of Anniston publicly kicked off its comprehensive planning process. After nearly a year of surveys, public meetings, and all-around hard work, they are proud to present the revised draft […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for TownePlace Suites
Lorie Denton, City of Oxford Spokeswoman, shared that the City of Oxford and RAM Hotels will host a groundbreaking ceremony for TownePlace Suites on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 2:00 pm. About RAM Hotels: RAM Hotels currently has 25 open hotels, with one under construction and 11 planned. Our portfolio consists of very highly marketable […]
Free Firearms Training – Be Armed! Be Prepared! Be Safe!
Come learn new skills or brush up on existing one on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Event by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Matthew Wade from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Names the BE ARMED! BE PREPARED! BE SAFE! class this citizen’s firearms class is to instruct citizens on safety, use of force, and applicable laws. A […]
