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Anniston Candidates Address Key City Issues at Public Forum

Anniston Forum

ANNISTON, AL — Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosts candidate forum ahead of August 26 election The Anniston City Meeting Center was packed Thursday evening, July 11, as the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a comprehensive candidate forum featuring all major candidates for mayor and city council positions. Moderated by Jacob Williamson with Henry […]

Anniston’s Leatherwood Students Go “Halfway to Honduras” to Bring Hope to Houston

Anniston's Leatherwood Students Go “Halfway to Honduras” to Bring Hope to Houston

HOUSTON, TX —13 Salvations and Countless Life-Changing Moments Mark Powerful Mission Trip Students from Leatherwood Baptist Church in Anniston, AL, stepped into a mission experience this summer unlike any they’d known before. Called “Halfway to Honduras,” the trip took them to Houston, Texas — not just halfway to another country, but all the way into […]

Intoxicated Driver Crashes and Forgets Everything!: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department S3E74

US Cops

Oxford, AL –First Responders is a powerful German documentary series that delivers an intimate and emotional look into the lives of frontline workers. With compelling storytelling, it captures their unwavering dedication, the daily pressures they confront, and the personal sacrifices they endure. By showcasing their humanity, the series honors their courage, strength, and empathy—shining a […]

Thousands of Surplus Items Available in Alabama Online Auction Starting July 12

State surplus property auction begins online this Saturday

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) will host a public online auction beginning Saturday, July 12, offering thousands of surplus items for bid. The auction, facilitated through ADECA’s Surplus Property Division, will open at 7:30 a.m. and run through 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. Items available in the auction […]

Governor Ivey Appoints Bo Offord as Alabama Medicaid Commissioner; Azar to Lead SEIB

Governor Ivey Announces Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar to Chair State Employees’ Insurance Board, Appoints Bo Offord as Agency Commissioner

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a leadership transition at the Alabama Medicaid Agency, naming Bo Offord as the new commissioner, effective July 16, 2025. Stephanie McGee Azar, who has led the agency for over 13 years, will become the chief executive officer of the State Employees’ Insurance Board of Directors (SEIB). […]

Third Thursday Event at Anniston Museums and Gardens Celebrates Summer Flavors

Third Thursday Watermelon and Tomato

Watermelon and Tomato Tasting to Highlight Southern Seasonal Produce on July 17 ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites community members to a unique culinary experience on Thursday, July 17, at 5:00 p.m. as part of its ongoing Third Thursday programming. This month’s feature, a Watermelon and Tomato Tasting, offers attendees a chance […]

Senator Katie Britt Introduces Ambassador Nominee Lynda Blanchard Before Senate Committee

Governor Ivey Announces Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar to Chair State Employees’ Insurance Board, Appoints Bo Offord as Agency Commissioner

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced Lynda Blanchard, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Agencies, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing held Thursday. Blanchard, a Montgomery native, previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia and brings with her a […]

Teen Tie-Dye Event Set for July 17 at Anniston Public Library

Teen Tie DYe T-Shirts

ANNISTON, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is inviting local teens to get creative at its upcoming tie-dye event on Thursday, July 17. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. and will take place at the library, located at 108 E 10th Street in Anniston. This free program encourages teenagers to express their creativity […]

AmFirst Launches 2025 “Feeding Families Across Alabama” Food Drive

AmFirst Launches 2025 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive

BIRMINGHAM, AL — America’s First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst), in partnership with ABC 33/40, has launched its 2025 “Feeding Families Across Alabama” food drive, which runs from Tuesday, July 1, through Thursday, July 31. All 21 AmFirst branches statewide will be accepting nonperishable food donations and monetary contributions throughout the month-long campaign. The initiative is […]