Anniston Bicyclist Killed in Early Morning Crash on Alabama 202 in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – A 50-year-old Anniston man was killed in an early morning traffic crash involving a bicycle and a vehicle on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). John T. Waldrep, 50, was fatally injured when the bicycle he was operating was struck by a 2020 GMC Acadia […]
Jacksonville City Council Approves Property Purchase Agreement, Public Safety Funding, Service Contracts and Personnel Changes
JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council addressed municipal operations, public safety, property acquisition, service agreements and personnel matters during its October 12, 2026, work session and regular council meeting. The council approved several agreements, including a $4,500-per-month communications services contract, a property purchase agreement involving $1.15 million in city funding, and an ordinance establishing […]
City of Anniston Awarded $750,000 Federal Grant for Anniston Freedom Center Restoration
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston has been awarded a $750,000 federal grant on behalf of the Anniston Freedom Center to support the restoration of three historic buildings located across from the former Greyhound Bus Depot on Gurnee Avenue. The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Historic Preservation Fund, will support […]
Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Grant Applications for Nonprofits Across 24 States
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Sparklight has opened its Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund application period, offering eligible nonprofit organizations across its 24-state service area an opportunity to receive funding for programs addressing education, food insecurity and community development. Applications are being accepted from October 1 through October 31, 2026, with grant recipients expected to be announced […]
Coosa Riverkeeper to Host Litter Prevention Workshop at Bynum Community Center
Oxford, AL – Coosa Riverkeeper will host a community litter prevention workshop on Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bynum Community Center. The event will focus on litter removal, prevention strategies and community involvement in cleanup efforts. The workshop will provide an opportunity for residents to discuss litter-related concerns, share ideas and […]
Farmers Home Furniture Brings More Than 115 Store Managers to Calhoun County for Annual Kickoff Meeting
ANNISTON, AL – More than 115 Farmers Home Furniture store managers, along with members of the company’s home office team, are gathering in Calhoun County on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for the retailer’s annual kickoff meeting at the Longleaf Event Center at Anniston Museums & Gardens. The meeting brings together representatives from the company’s more […]
Pleasant Valley and Piedmont Advance to Class 2A, Area 11 Volleyball Championship
Pleasant Valley tops Saks, and Piedmont overcomes Ohatchee to advance to Class 2A, Area 11 championship match. Rounding up Monday’s area volleyball tournament action: PLEASANT VALLEY: After Saks eliminated Wellborn 25-19, 25-19, 25-19, the Raiders beat Saks 25-11, 25-6, 25-5 to advance to Tuesday’s Class 2A, Area 11 championship match against Piedmont. Pleasant Valley’s statistics: […]
Dedication Ceremony Scheduled for New $25 Million Lodge at Cheaha State Park
DELTA, AL – Alabama State Parks will hold a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony Friday, October 16, 2026, for the new $25 million lodge at Cheaha State Park. The ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will include a preview of the newly constructed 32-room lodge, located along the park’s bluffs. The facility replaces the previous […]
High School Sports: Weekly Schedule | OCT. 12–17
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 12-Oct. 17. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Oct. 16 Alexandria at Leeds Lincoln at Anniston Sylacauga at Central-Clay Good Hope at Cherokee County Munford at Cleburne County Coosa Christian at Lindsey Lane Victory Christian at Donoho Vinemont […]