Anniston Council Approves Data Center Moratorium, CDBG Plan and Budget Amendment
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council addressed community development funding, nuisance properties, a temporary moratorium on data centers, board appointments and several policy issues during its Aug. 18 work session and regular meeting. The evening also included a public hearing on the city’s proposed budget, comments from residents on speeding, road conditions, blighted properties […]
Calhoun County Volleyball Teams Ready to Serve Up 2026 Season
Previewing varsity volleyball teams in Calhoun County. First matches are Thursday. Coaches, please report match scores and stats to joe@wrightmediacorp.com or 256-452-4240 ASAP after matches. EDITOR’S NOTE: Will update this with information about Anniston’s team as soon as possible, after Anniston hires a coach. This week’s volleyball schedule THURSDAY, Aug. 20 Spain Park tri (Oxford) […]
Piedmont Council Addresses Electric Billing Change, Fire Department Purchases and City Updates
At the August 18th city council meeting, Mayor Kevin Farmer addressed the city’s electric bill change, stating that it may cause confusion. The mayor stated that Piedmont has switched to an automated reading, which pulled everyone’s data on the 2nd of the month. Citizens who previously had their meter read early in the month likely […]
Pollinator Field Day to Bring Citizen Science Event to Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — Southern Wonder Nature School will partner with the Calhoun County Cooperative Extension for a Pollinator Field Day on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Cane Creek Community Gardens in Anniston. The event will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cane Creek Community Gardens, located at 77 Justice Avenue, and will be held […]
Historic Main Street Oxford Offers Free Business Development Workshop Series
OXFORD, AL — Historic Main Street Oxford will offer four free business development workshops through the remainder of 2026, covering topics ranging from marketing and financial management to business incentives and emergency preparedness. The workshops are designed for entrepreneurs and existing business owners and will provide practical information, resources, and guidance aimed at helping participants […]