Woman Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-20 in Cleburne County
Cleburne County, AL – A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 early Sunday morning, July 6, resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman from Summerville, South Carolina, and left another individual injured. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 7:23 a.m. near the 207 mile marker, about two miles […]
Municipal Election Day Set for August 26 in Calhoun County
Voters across Calhoun County will head to the polls on Tuesday, August 26, to cast their ballots in upcoming municipal elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in all participating cities, including Anniston, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Ohatchee, Hobson City, Weaver, and Oxford. A variety of races will appear on ballots, including mayoral […]
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 recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Incident 1: On the evening of June 24th two black males stole garbage […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host “Fallen Heroes of Calhoun County” Tribute Event
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, July 12 at 1:30 p.m., the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host a special event titled “Fallen Heroes of Calhoun County: The Soldiers and the Sacrifice.” This program aims to honor the memory and legacy of local military service members who gave their lives in service to the country, from World […]
Headley Flower Farm to Host Summer Flower Workshop on July 17
ANNISTON, AL – Headley Flower Farm is inviting the public to enjoy an evening of creativity and nature during its Summer Flower Workshop on Thursday, July 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the farm, located at 5400 Ridgewood Avenue in Anniston. The workshop offers participants an opportunity to experience […]
Gadsden State Hosts Middle School Students for STEM & Career Camp
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College welcomed middle school students to its Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center for a three-day STEM and career camp held June 16–18, 2025. Designed for students in grades 7 through 9, the free camp aimed to introduce participants to potential career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics […]
The Kress Mercantile Co to Open in Downtown Anniston
Anniston, AL – The Kress Mercantile Co is set to open its doors to the public on Monday, July 8, with a grand opening celebration planned for Friday, July 11 at 3:00 p.m. The business is located at 1108 Noble Street in downtown Anniston. Housed in the historic Kress building, the new marketplace brings together […]
Senate Republicans Reintroduce “Equal Representation Act” Targeting Census Counting Method
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R–Ala.) and Bill Hagerty (R–Tenn.), alongside several Republican colleagues, have reintroduced the Equal Representation Act, legislation aimed at excluding non-citizens—particularly undocumented immigrants—from the population totals used to determine congressional representation and Electoral College votes. Under current U.S. law, all residents—including non-citizens—are counted in the decennial census. These figures are […]