Two Anniston Residents Charged in Cleburne County Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation
Heflin, AL — On July 17, 2025, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office, with support from the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on 4th Street West as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity. During the operation, law enforcement officials seized a trafficking quantity of fentanyl […]
Governor Ivey Announces $3.7 Million in Rebuild Alabama Funding, Including Calhoun County’s $250K for Bains Gap Road
MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has announced more than $3.7 million in state funding for 12 local road projects across Alabama as part of the Rebuild Alabama Act. Among the recipients is Calhoun County, which will receive $250,000 to resurface 4.5 miles of Bains Gap Road between Iron Mountain Road and Choccolocco Road. The funding […]
Col. Charles Moore Takes Command of Anniston Army Depot
ANNISTON, AL – Col. Charles A. Moore officially assumed command of Anniston Army Depot on July 16, 2025, replacing Col. Craig A. Daniel in a traditional change of command ceremony held at the eastern Alabama facility. The ceremony, presided over by Major General Michael B. Laylor, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments […]
Oxford to Host 2025 Golf Tournament Championship at Cider Ridge Golf Club
Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford’s 2025 Golf Tournament Championship is set to take place on July 26 and 27 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cider Ridge Golf Club, located at 200 Apple Blossom Way. The tournament will follow an individual stroke play format and include combined men’s and women’s divisions, as […]
Piedmont Grapples with Flash Flood Aftermath, Approves Key Investments
Piedmont, AL — The Piedmont City Council met on Tuesday evening to address the aftermath of a sudden flash flood and to move forward with major financial commitments aimed at city services and infrastructure. Mayor Bill Baker updated the Council on Monday’s weather event, which brought over five inches of rain in just one hour. The […]
City of Oxford to Host Jump Jam at Oxford Jump Park
Oxford, AL – The City of Oxford will host “Jump Jam” on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Oxford Jump Park, located between the Oxford Civic Center and the A League of Our Own Baseball Field. This free event invites community members of all ages to enjoy a day […]
Jacksonville Municipal Candidate Forum Set for July 24
Jacksonville, AL – Voters will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates running in the upcoming 2025 Jacksonville municipal elections during a public forum hosted by the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center. The event will take place on Thursday, July 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Public Safety Complex, located at […]
Glow Mini Golf Event Coming to the Public Library of Anniston
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston is inviting community members of all ages to a day of glowing fun with its upcoming Glow Mini Golf event on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at the library, located at 108 E 10th St, Anniston, AL 36201. Participants will have the opportunity to […]
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Conviction in 2020 Murder Case
Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Montrel Dwight Austin, 31, of Center Point, for the 2020 murder of Emilio Elliott, Jr. The decision was issued on Friday, June 20, 2025. Austin was originally convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on May […]
Calhoun County Board of Education Approves 2% Salary Increases for Support Staff
ANNISTON, AL – The Calhoun County Board of Education convened Thursday morning at 9:00 AM for their final meeting before the start of the 2025-26 school year, approving several key measures including salary increases for support staff and budget amendments. Salary Adjustments Approved The board unanimously approved a 2% salary increase for support staff categories that had […]