Anniston Woman Killed in Head-On Collision in Ohatchee
Ohatchee, AL – The Ohatchee Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of an Anniston woman early Tuesday morning. According to the Ohatchee Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 5:25 a.m. on July 14 to a crash on Alabama Highway 77 at Margie Lane in Ohatchee. Authorities said the […]
RMC to Become Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital on Oct. 1
Anniston, AL – RMC Health System announced Tuesday that it will officially become Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital effective Oct. 1, 2026, marking the next phase of its integration into the Baptist Health network under Orlando Health following the acquisition announced in April 2026. According to hospital officials, the new name reflects the organization’s transition into the […]
Jacksonville City Council Approves Personnel Changes, Infrastructure Items and Updated Pay Structure
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council approved a series of personnel actions, infrastructure projects, policy updates and administrative measures during its regular meeting on July 13 following earlier budget and work sessions. Budget and Work Sessions Prior to the regular meeting, council members held a budget work session to discuss funding requests from outside agencies […]
Anniston to Host Alabama RRCA State 5K Championship at 45th Annual Publix Woodstock 5K
Anniston, AL – The 45th annual Publix Woodstock 5K will return to Anniston on Saturday, Aug. 1, serving as the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Alabama State 5K Championship. The race, hosted by the Anniston Runners Club, has been held annually since 1981 and takes place along Woodstock Avenue at Anniston High School. The Publix […]
Professor Whizzpop’s Monster Magic Show Coming to Anniston Public Library
Anniston, AL – Families looking for a summer activity will have the opportunity to enjoy a dinosaur-themed magic performance at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County this week. Professor Whizzpop’s Monster Magic Show is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, at 10 a.m. at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County, located at 108 E. 10th St. […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens Announces Monthly Plant Sale at Longleaf Botanical Gardens
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens is inviting the public to its monthly Plant Sale on Thursday, July 16, at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens greenhouses. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature a variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, native species, tropical plants and more. Proceeds from […]
AmFirst Marks 90 Years of Serving Alabama Communities
Birmingham, AL – AmFirst is celebrating its 90th anniversary, commemorating nine decades of serving Alabama communities and the continued growth of the member-owned financial institution since its founding in 1936. Originally established as the Iron and Steel Workers Credit Union, the organization began with 115 members and $1,500 in assets. Nineteen employees of United States Steel […]
Cleburne County ATV Crash Claims Two Georgia Residents
Cleburne County, AL – A single-vehicle all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash in Cleburne County on Sunday evening claimed the lives of two Georgia residents, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, when a Yamaha ATV being operated by Dylan J. Deaton, 28, of Carrollton, Georgia, left […]