Oxford Council Approves Series of Zoning Amendments, Property Rezoning and Administrative Resolutions
OXFORD, AL — The Oxford City Council approved a series of zoning ordinance amendments, a property rezoning request, and several administrative resolutions during its regular meeting on June 9. Council member Phil Gardner was not present for the meeting. The council unanimously approved eight ordinances addressing various sections of the city’s zoning ordinance and municipal […]
Anniston Football Standout Orlando Watters Dies at 54
Late Anniston High standout, Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame inductee remembered as athletic, ‘tough as you can make it,’ leader. By Joe Medley FLORENCE — Rodney Bivens’ memories of Orlando Watters run like a through line, with Watters occasionally summersalting over it. That through line was Watters’ essence, which showed between bursts of his […]
Teen Fandom Glass Art Event Scheduled at Anniston Library
ANNISTON, AL — Teens in the Anniston area will have an opportunity to combine creativity and pop culture interests during a special glass art program hosted by the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County. The event, titled Teen Fandom Glass Art, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, at 4 p.m. at the library, located at 108 […]
Ohatchee Approves Tractor Purchase, Advances Harts Ferry Grant Plans
Ohatchee, AL – The Ohatchee Town Council approved several measures during its June 9th meeting, including plans to replace a town tractor, pursue directional signage for local recreational facilities, and move forward with a major grant application aimed at improving Harts Ferry Park. Prior to the regular meeting, town officials discussed the condition of a town-owned […]
Lead Prevention Awareness Training Scheduled in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The West Anniston Foundation is continuing its Lead Prevention Awareness Training series with a session scheduled for Thursday, June 11, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 800 Clydesdale Avenue in Anniston. The public event is designed to provide information and education regarding lead prevention and awareness. According to event details, participants […]
Free Fishing Day Set for June 13 Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama’s annual Free Fishing Day will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, allowing residents and visitors to fish in most public waters across the state without purchasing a fishing license. The event applies to both freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities and is open to Alabama residents […]
Jacksonville Board Approves Property Transfer for Kitty Stone Roadway Project
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education approved the transfer of school property adjacent to Kitty Stone Elementary School to the City of Jacksonville during its June 9 meeting, clearing the way for construction of a new roadway designed to improve traffic flow around the campus. The board unanimously approved a recommendation […]
Gadsden State Students Earn 15 Medals at Alabama SkillsUSA Championships
GADSDEN, AL — Students from Gadsden State Community College earned a combined 15 medals during the recent Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference and SkillsUSA Championships held in Birmingham, bringing home two gold medals, five silver medals and eight bronze medals. The annual SkillsUSA event provides high school and college students an opportunity to demonstrate technical skills, […]