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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Property Crime Investigation, Highlights Catch of the Week

Crime of the Week

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Property Crime: Sometime on July 5 deputies responded to the Hobson City One […]

Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returns July 17-19 With Higher Savings Limits

Sales Tax Holiday Set for July 17-19

MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama shoppers will have an opportunity to save on back-to-school purchases during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17, and continues through midnight Sunday, July 19. During the three-day event, qualifying purchases of school supplies, computers, books, clothing and footwear will be exempt […]

CAST Theatre to Present Hadestown: Teen Edition at JSU McClellan Theatre

CAST Theatre

ANNISTON, AL — CAST Theatre, in partnership with CAPA, will present Hadestown: Teen Edition at the JSU McClellan Theatre from July 16-19, bringing the Tony Award-winning musical to the stage with a cast of local young performers accompanied by a live band. Inspired by Greek mythology, Hadestown: Teen Edition follows two intertwined love stories—that of […]

Anniston Public Library to Host Kids’ Crafternoon Clay Animal Activity July 15

Kid's Crafternoon

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Kid’s Crafternoon on Wednesday, July 15, giving children an opportunity to create clay animals during an afternoon arts and crafts activity. The event is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the library, located at 108 E. 10th St. in Anniston. According to the event listing, […]

Anniston Outreach Coordinator Receives Federal Meritorious Service Award

United Way of East Central Alabama's HopeUNITED Outreach Coordinator, Pam Stack Receives 2025 Meritorious Service

ANNISTON, AL — United Way of East Central Alabama announced that HopeUNITED Outreach Coordinator Pam Stack has received the 2025 Meritorious Service Award from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama. The award recognizes individuals whose service has provided significant support to the mission of the United States Attorney’s Office and […]

Anniston Library to Host Appalachian Trail Presentation with Don Scivley

Hiking the Appalachian Trail

ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a presentation titled “Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Don Scivley” on Tuesday, July 14, at 2 p.m. The event will take place at the library, located at 108 E. 10th St. in Anniston, and is open to the public. During the presentation, Birmingham resident […]

Alabama Seeks Public Votes in National Best Looking Cruiser Contest

Vote for ALEA! Support Alabama in the 2026 America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest

MONTGOMERY, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is encouraging residents and supporters across the state to participate in the American Association of State Troopers’ (AAST) 13th Annual National Best Looking Cruiser Contest by voting for Alabama’s entry. ALEA’s 2026 contest submission features the Agency’s Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles displayed beneath […]