Human Remains Believed to Be Missing Oxford Man Found During Anniston Police Investigation
ANNISTON, AL — Human remains believed to be those of a missing Oxford man were discovered Monday afternoon by investigators with the Anniston Police Department during an ongoing missing person investigation. According to Anniston Police, the remains were located June 15, 2026, in an overgrown area a short distance off South Quintard Avenue near the […]
Faces of Anniston Portrait Exhibition Scheduled for June 18
ANNISTON, AL — Local artist Tom Hutchinson will present Faces of Anniston, a portrait exhibition celebrating members of the Anniston community, on Thursday, June 18, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Anniston City Meeting Center. According to the event announcement, the exhibit will feature portraits created by Hutchinson and is intended to highlight […]
Anniston Library to Host Kid’s Crafternoon Featuring Mini Cross Stitch Projects
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Kid’s Crafternoon on Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p.m. at the library, located at 108 E. 10th Street in Anniston. The event will give children an opportunity to create mini cross stitch projects while learning a traditional crafting skill. Cross stitch is a […]
Operation Southern Shield Seizes Nearly 123,000 Kratom Doses Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, AL — The Office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the results of Operation Southern Shield, a statewide enforcement initiative conducted in partnership with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) targeting the illegal sale of products containing kratom at retail locations throughout Alabama. According to state officials, the operation resulted in the execution […]
Third Thursday Events Planned at Longleaf Botanical Gardens
ANNISTON, AL — Longleaf Botanical Gardens will host two public events on Thursday, June 18, offering visitors opportunities to learn about gardening and wellness while supporting the gardens’ programs. The first event, “Third Thursday – Discover the Golden Root: Turmeric,” will begin at noon in the Longleaf Event Center Classroom. The educational workshop will explore […]