Calhoun County Voters Head to the Polls for Municipal Elections August 26
Calhoun County, AL — Voters across Calhoun County will head to the polls on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, to cast ballots in municipal elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Alabama law requires voters to present a valid form of photo identification at their polling place or when voting by […]
Northeast Alabama Patient Care Advances with First-in-State GI Procedure at RMC in Anniston
Anniston, AL — Regional Medical Center (RMC) has placed Anniston and Calhoun County in the statewide spotlight by becoming the first hospital in Alabama to perform a groundbreaking gastroenterology procedure. The achievement underscores RMC’s commitment to combining innovation with compassionate care for patients across East Alabama and beyond. The procedure, performed by Dr. Mohamad Eloubeidi, […]
Jacksonville State Coach Charles Kelly Prepares Gamecocks for Season Opener
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State head coach Charles Kelly opened the first week of the football season by addressing the media during the Gamecocks’ week one press conference. Kelly reflected on training camp, the team’s preparation, and expectations as the program gets ready for its opener against UCF. Kelly emphasized the importance of habits and […]
Medieval Escape Room Coming to Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – Anniston Museums and Gardens is inviting the community to step into a world of riddles, secrets, and adventure with its upcoming Medieval Escape Room on Saturday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Berman Museum. The event places participants inside a castle setting, where a heavy oak door has […]
Public Comments Sought on Anniston’s Freedom Riders National Monument Master Plan
Anniston, AL – The National Park Service (NPS) has released a Master Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Bus Burning Site at the Freedom Riders National Monument in Calhoun County, Alabama. The plan, which outlines future management guidance, development concepts, and designs for the site, is open for public comment until September 24, 2025. The Bus […]
Job and Resource Fair Set for August 27 at Anniston City Meeting Center
Anniston, AL – A Job and Resource Fair will take place on Wednesday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anniston City Meeting Center. The event is sponsored by the Calhoun County Department of Human Resources (DHR) through its JOBS and A-RESET programs. The fair will connect attendees with employment opportunities and […]
Calhoun County Area High School Sports Schedule: Week of Aug. 25–30
High school sports events for area teams for the week of Aug.25-30. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Aug. 28 Hokes Bluff at Southside Childersburg at Talladega FRIDAY, Aug. 29 Alexandria at Jacksonville Anniston at Beauregard Central-Clay at Benjamin Russell Arab at Cherokee County Cleburne County at Sardis Pell City at Coosa […]
Britt, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Call for Meta to Strengthen Safeguards on Children’s Use of AI Chatbots
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) joined Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and a bipartisan group of eight Senators in sending a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, raising concerns about the lack of safeguards surrounding children’s interactions with AI chatbots. The letter follows recent reporting that Meta’s policies allowed chatbots to engage in inappropriate […]
2nd Annual Model City Wine & Jazz Festival Set for August 31 in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The Lush Garden will host the 2nd Annual Model City Wine & Jazz Festival on Sunday, August 31, at the Longleaf Botanical Garden, part of the Anniston Museums and Gardens. The event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. This year’s festival will feature four live musical performances highlighting jazz talent, alongside […]