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City of Anniston Council Meeting and Public Hearing On Redistricting Addresses Race

Anniston City Council

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on February 6, 2024 Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Call To Order Roll Call Mayor Jack Draper – Present Ward 1 Councilman Jay Jenkins – Present Ward 2 Councilman Demetric D. Roberts – Present  Ward 3 Councilwoman Ciara Smith […]

‘Dawgs’ Day in Anniston

Anniston’s Collin Wansart (left) and Love Kirby participate in Wednesday’s National Signing Day ceremony in the school’s auditorium. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston, AL – Anniston High recognizes Doss, Kirby, Lewis and Wansart on National Signing Day. As many two more expected to sign. By Joe Medley Anniston High recognized four football signees at Wednesday’s National Signing Day Ceremony. Offensive lineman Collin Wansart (Birmingham Southern) and defensive back Love Kirby (UAB) attended. Quarterback Gavin Doss (Navy) was out […]

Spring Roundup for Soccer Begins for Anniston’s Donoho

Donoho’s girls’ soccer team poses for a picture after beating Pell City 2-1 on Tuesday at Pell City. (Submitted photo)

Anniston, AL – Wallace leads the way as Donoho girls go on the road, down Class 6A Pell City 2-1 in early-season soccer match. Donoho’s girls’ soccer team entered this season with hopes that good injury luck will help them get back to Huntsville for the first time since 2021. So far, so good. Anna […]

Senators Unite Across Party Lines to Urge Stronger Enforcement of Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Marco Rubio, Maggie Hassan, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Strengthen Iranian Sanctions Enforcement

Washington D.C. – A bipartisan group of senators, led by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), recently issued a joint letter to President Joe Biden, calling for robust enforcement of sanctions against Iran’s oil trade. Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) joined forces with their colleagues in stressing the importance of denying Iran the […]

Piedmont Bulldog History

Piedmont’s boys beat Weaver 66-45 on Tuesday to win their 10th consecutive area title. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont, AL – Piedmont boys win 10th consecutive area title, and girls make it back-to-back area titles for the first time in 32 years. By Joe Medley Piedmont’s extended history to a nice round number Tuesday. Piedmont’s girls connected the present to distant history. They both beat Weaver in Class 3A, Area 11 tourney finals at […]

Romantic Harmony at Oxford Performing Arts Center: Tenor Timothy Miller and Pianist Julio Barreto Unite for A Classical Valentine

A Classical Valentine

Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) is set to host a magical evening of classical melodies this Valentine’s season, featuring the extraordinary talents of tenor Timothy Miller and pianist Julio Barreto. The intimate performance promises to sweep the audience off their feet with a selection of love-themed pieces from the vast classical repertoire. […]

Calhoun County Area Basketball Roundup

Area roundup with Photo Gallery

Fort Payne, AL – Calloway’s 3-pointer lifts Oxford boys to 6A, Area 13 title. Harris’ 3-pointer lifts Faith Christian to 1A, Area 8 title. Anniston, Southside and Cherokee County girls win area titles.   Oxford’s victory-over-adversity tour scored an improbable conquest Tuesday. Dashaun Calloway’s 3-pointer with 19 seconds left stood up, and the Yellow Jackets stunned […]

Notice of Real Estate Auction

Paid Advertisement Notice of Real Estate Auction 11 East 18th St, Anniston, AL Commercial medical building. Remodeled in 2015, with new inside paint, ceramic tile, two half baths, 3 offices, reception room, foyer, meeting rooms. Kitchen area with sink & storage area. Built in 1925. Approx .09ac lot. The public auction will take place online […]