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Lewis Downing Outlines Vision for Anniston’s Ward 1 in Bid for City Council Seat

Lewis Downing

ANNISTON, AL — As a member of the Anniston City Council representing Ward 1, Lewis Downing has stated he continues to focus his efforts on building a stronger community through neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, and accessible leadership. Downing, a lifelong resident of Anniston, has long expressed a deep connection to Ward 1, where he was […]

Wells Leads Oxford City Championship with Blazing 7-Under 65

Knock, knock

Wells shoots 7-under 65 to open Oxford City Championship, once again threatening to bag his first Calhoun County Golf Tour victory. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Tanner Wells keeps knocking on the door of a Calhoun County Golf Tour victory, and his knocks grew louder Saturday. Wells shot a 7-under-par 65 to lead Chad Calvert […]

Senator Britt Reintroduces Legislation to Protect U.S. Assets from Foreign Seizure

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Bill Hagerty, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Hold Mexico Accountable for Violating International Law, Protect American Assets

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in reintroducing the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025. The legislation aims to impose retaliatory restrictions on any country within the Western Hemisphere that unlawfully seizes U.S.-owned assets. The bill responds to continued […]

Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Tree Ring Art Workshop on August 2

Tree Ring art

ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens will offer a unique opportunity for nature lovers and aspiring artists during its Tree Ring Art Workshop on Saturday, August 2, at 11:00 a.m. The hands-on event invites participants to create one-of-a-kind prints using real tree rings, providing a blend of artistic expression and natural history. Attendees […]

Oxford’s Monsters Drop Game 1 in Extras After Costly Errors and Late Rally Falls Short

Choccolocco Monsters pitcher Nick McCord follows through against the Atlanta Crackers on Friday’s Game 1 of their Sunbelt League semifinal series at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Monsters fall behind on errors, slow-starting offense, fall to Crackers in 10 innings in Game 1 of Sunbelt semifinal series. By Joe Medley OXFORD — The Choccolocco Monsters dominated the Sunbelt League regular season, earning the league’s top seed and a quarterfinal bye in the playoffs. After Friday’s Game 1 of their best-of-3 semifinal series, […]

Attorney General Marshall Urges NCAA to Restore Awards to Female Athletes

Attorney General Marshall Urges the NCAA to Restore Female Athletes’ Records Wrongfully Erased by Male Competitors

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 26 state attorneys general in sending a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), urging the organization to reinstate records, titles, awards, and recognitions to female athletes who they claim were denied rightful achievements due to past NCAA policies permitting biological […]

Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host “Snacks with Snakes” Educational Event

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Anniston, AL –The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites the public to attend “Snacks with Snakes,” a family-friendly educational event set for Saturday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. Held on the museum campus on Museum Drive in Anniston, this interactive program offers guests the chance to enjoy snacks while engaging with several of the museum’s resident […]