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Multi-Vehicle Accident Claims Life of Anniston Man

Anniston Trafic Fatality

Ashville, AL – In a incident that unfolded on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at around 9:15 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash near the 169-mile marker on Interstate 59 has resulted in the untimely death of 36-year-old Anniston resident, Ryan C. Harrison. The fatal collision occurred when Harrison’s 2014 Kia Optima collided head-on with a 2022 Toyota Corolla, […]

Monthly Activity Report: Insights from the Piedmont Police Department

Piedmont Police Stats

Piedmont, AL – The City of Piedmont Police Department lists their activity for the public to view. Within this report are some abbreviations that may not be known to everyone. F.T.A – Failure to Appear, someone did not go to a court date and a judge has issued a warrant for their arrest. F.T.P. – Failure […]

Spring Roundup

Spring roundup

Calhoun County, AL – Burns swings the hottest bat as Oxford scores 20 runs en route to area victory at Gadsden City. Munford baseball tops White Plains in extra innings. Weaver, Faith Christian split soccer doubleheader. White Plains sweeps. GADSDEN — Oxford softball opened Class 6A, Area 12 play with a boom Tuesday. Ashlyn Burns homered, tripled and […]

Anniston Police Make Significant Narcotics Bust Following Routine Patrol

Anniston Drug Arrest

Anniston, AL – In a routine patrol on West 16th Street, A-shift officers from the Anniston Police Department took swift action, resulting in a substantial narcotics bust. The officers observed two individuals walking out from behind a vacant residence, prompting a closer inspection that led to the discovery of a significant quantity of various narcotics. […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Urges Timely Action for Absentee Voters

Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians of Important Absentee Voting Deadlines for March 5, 2024 Primary Election

Montgomery, AL – Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabama voters that the deadline for submitting mail-in absentee ballot applications is swiftly approaching. In a recent statement, Secretary Allen emphasized the critical dates for absentee voting, urging residents to be mindful of the deadlines to ensure their voices are heard in the upcoming election. […]

Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Talladega Man

Talladega Accident

Fruithurst, AL – A single-vehicle crash occurred at around 9:42 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, resulting in the loss of a Talladega man’s life. Roy E. Baggett, 63, suffered fatal injuries when the 2008 Sterling tractor-trailer he was driving overturned, veered off the road, and collided with a bridge railing. Baggett was pronounced dead at […]

Anniston Community Development Department Opens Funding Opportunities for Crucial Projects

CDBG HOME Partnerships

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston’s Community Development Department is actively encouraging project proposals for funding in four vital categories, as announced in a recent notice. Funding Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2024, until March 31, 2024, providing an opportunity for community members to contribute to the city’s growth and development. To […]