Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | April 29, 2026
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Oxford Honors Retiring Police Chief Bill Partridge, Swears In Daniel Phipps as New Chief
OXFORD, AL — The City of Oxford recognized the decades-long service of Police Chief Bill Partridge while officially welcoming Daniel Phipps as the city’s new chief during the Oxford City Council meeting on April 28. Partridge, who is retiring May 1, was honored for nearly four decades of service to the Oxford Police Department, including […]
Governor Kay Ivey Awards Over $460,000 in Victim Services Grants, Including Funding for Calhoun County Programs
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has announced the award of 11 grants totaling more than $460,000 to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes across Alabama, with a portion of the funding directly benefiting Calhoun County. The grants, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds from […]
Gadsden State Hosts Surgical Technology Ribbon Cutting at Anniston’s Ayers Campus
Anniston, AL – Gadsden State Community College hosted a ribbon cutting and open house on Monday, April 27, at its Ayers Campus in Anniston to highlight the college’s Surgical Technology program and recent updates to its training facilities. The event, held at 5 p.m., provided attendees with an opportunity to tour the program’s upgraded lab space, […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Alabama Post-Election Audit Act into Law
MONTGOMERY — Kay Ivey on Monday signed House Bill 95, known as the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act, establishing a statewide process for conducting post-election audits aimed at strengthening voter confidence and ensuring the accuracy of election results. According to state leaders, the new law requires every county in Alabama to perform an audit following each […]
Ohatchee Council Approves July 3 Celebration, Veteran Recognition, and Softball Sponsorship
Ohatchee, AL – The Town of Ohatchee Council approved plans for a community-wide Independence Day celebration, along with additional agenda items, during a recent meeting focused on upcoming events and community engagement. Council members voted to hold a “250-year American celebration” on July 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the city ball fields, with an alternate […]
Multiple Anniston and Calhoun County Residents Among 16 Indicted in Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Sixteen individuals, all with ties to Calhoun County, including several from Anniston, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with an investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization operating in East Alabama. According to Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby, the charges stem from three separate but related indictments […]
Alabama First-Class Pre-K Earns 20th Straight Year of Top National Recognition
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) announced Wednesday that Alabama’s First-Class Pre-K program has once again received top marks in the latest State of Preschool Yearbook released by the National Institute for Early Education Research. The recognition marks an unprecedented milestone: 20 consecutive years in which […]
Secondhand Soirée Set for Friday Evening at Longleaf Event Center in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — A community-focused event aimed at celebrating creativity and second chances is scheduled to take place Friday evening at the Longleaf Event Center. Hosted by 2nd Chance, Inc., the “Secondhand Soirée” is planned from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will run for approximately three hours. The event is open to the public, […]
Gadsden State Hosts Large-Scale Mass Casualty Simulation to Prepare Future Healthcare Professionals
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College’s Health Sciences Division hosted a large-scale mass casualty incident simulation on April 17 at its Wallace Drive Campus, offering students a hands-on, interprofessional training experience designed to mirror real-world emergency situations. The exercise centered on a simulated bus crash involving multiple injuries. Participants were tasked with rapidly assessing […]