William “Clint” Parris Selected as Anniston’s Next Police Chief
ANNISTON, AL — On January 8, 2026, City of Anniston City Manager Kenneth Free announced the selection of William “Clint” Parris as the next Police Chief for the Anniston Police Department following a comprehensive and competitive search process. According to the city, the decision came after careful consideration of multiple highly qualified candidates. Parris was […]
Commissioner Carolyn Henderson Will Not Seek Re-Election, Endorses Michael Webb for District 3 Seat
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County Commissioner Carolyn Henderson has announced she will not seek re-election when her current service concludes, while confirming she will continue representing District 3 through the remainder of her time in office. Henderson shared her decision in an interview with the Calhoun Journal, explaining that the choice reflects careful planning and […]
Anniston Police Chief Nick Bowles Reflects on 25-Year Career Ahead of Retirement
ANNISTON, AL — After 25 years of service to the City of Anniston, Police Chief Nick Bowles is preparing to formally close one chapter and begin another. Chief Bowles submitted his official letter of intent to retire to City Hall in December, confirming that Thursday, January 8, 2026, will be his final day with the […]
Lost Hikers Located on Pinhoti Trail After Multi-Agency Search in Cleburne County
Cleburne County, – Two female hikers reported missing on the Pinhoti Trail were safely located Wednesday, January 7, following a coordinated search involving multiple agencies in Cleburne County. According to a media release from the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and first responders were dispatched to the area of U.S. Highway 281, just south of County […]
Gadsden State Launches “Cardinal Promise” Scholarship Program to Expand College Access
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has announced the launch of the Cardinal Promise, a new scholarship campaign aimed at reducing tuition costs and expanding access to higher education for students across the region. Through the Cardinal Promise, students who have earned a high school diploma or GED may qualify for a 50% reduction in […]
Sam & The Big Boys Bring High-Energy Rock to Oxford Performing Arts Center
OXFORD, AL — Sam & The Big Boys, a rock and roll band from Gadsden, Alabama, will take the stage at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Built on a foundation of loud guitars, tight harmonies, and an energetic live sound, Sam & The Big Boys […]
New Camellia Variety Named in Honor of Governor Kay Ivey
Montgomery, AL – A delegation from Alabama’s “Camellia City,” Greenville, has announced that a new variety of Alabama’s State Flower, Camellia japonica L., has been officially named in honor of Governor Kay Ivey. During a visit to the Governor’s Office on Wednesday, officers with the Greenville Camellia Society, joined by Greenville Mayor Jae’Ques Brown, presented Governor […]
Focus on Figures to Highlight Frederic Remington at Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – Anniston Museums and Gardens will host a Focus on Figures program on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., spotlighting the life and work of Frederic Remington, a prominent American artist known for his depictions of the American West. Held at Anniston Museums and Gardens, located on Museum Drive in Anniston, […]