Anniston News
Anniston Flag Football Stays Perfect at 7-0 with Win Over Hope Christian
Anniston ups to 7-0, and 4-5 Hope Christian continues growth against tough competition in first season. ANNISTON — Flag football’s growth in Calhoun County was
JCA, Faith Christian, Piedmont Score Area Wins; Oxford, Munford, Weaver Sweep
JCA, Faith Christian, Piedmont win area matches. Oxford, Munford, Weaver sweep trimatches. Pleasant Valley splits. Serving and receiving around the area with Monday’s matches: JACKSONVILLE
Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Anniston Driver Leaves One Injured, Leads to Arrest
TALLADEGA COUNTY, AL — A Munford man was arrested following a three-vehicle crash that left one person injured Monday, Sept. 14, in Talladega County. The
Anniston Museum to Host Saturday Alive! and Wildlife Workshop Sept. 26
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will offer two animal-focused educational programs Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. The afternoon
City of Anniston to Host Youth Back-to-School Dance Sept. 25
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston will host a Youth Back-to-School Dance on Friday, Sept. 25, at the Anniston City Meeting Center. The event
Anniston Man Sentenced to 10½ Years in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution
ANNISTON, AL — An Anniston man has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple methamphetamine distribution charges.
City of Anniston Seeks Applicants for Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Boards
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston is seeking residents and other qualified Calhoun County applicants to fill openings on three city boards and commissions:
Anniston Council Hears Farewell Presentation from Rep. Barbara Boyd, Advances Park Hours Change and Economic Development Measures
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council handled a range of financial, administrative and economic development matters Tuesday, Sept. 15, while also recognizing longtime State
Three Arrested During Anniston Drug Investigation; Suspected Marijuana, MDMA Seized
ANNISTON, AL — Three people were arrested and suspected marijuana and MDMA were seized during the execution of a search warrant at an Anniston residence,
Three-Time Champions Brooks-Clay Take One-Shot Lead Into Buddy Moore Final Round
Three-time champions Brooks-Clay shoot 15 under par, lead LeCroy-Wigington by one shot headed into Sunday’s final round of Buddy Moore. By Joe Medley ANNISTON —
Berman Museum to Host Family Fun Night Featuring Spy Training Camp
ANNISTON, AL — The Berman Museum will invite families to step into the world of espionage during its upcoming Berman Family Fun Night: Spy Training
Longleaf Botanical Gardens to Host September Plant Sale and Flower-Drying Program
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host two gardening-focused events at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens on Thursday, Sept. 17, including its monthly plant
Fort McClellan Post Cemetery to Host 25th Anniversary September 11 Commemoration
ANNISTON, AL — The public is invited to attend a commemoration marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Saturday, September
Sparklight to Host Customer Appreciation Wi-Fi Day in Anniston on Sept. 10
ANNISTON, AL — Sparklight will host a Customer Appreciation Wi-Fi Day on Thursday, Sept. 10, at its retail office at 606 Noble Street in Anniston. The
Donoho Goes 3-2 at Albertville Invitational; Pleasant Valley Reaches Silver Bracket Final
Donoho goes 3-2 in Albertville Invitational, and Jacksonville goes 2-2. Pleasant Valley silver bracket runner up in Labor Day tourney, and Alexandria 2-2 in Guntersville.
Anniston Museum Members Explore Nocturnal Wildlife During ‘Night Shift’ Event
ANNISTON, AL — Members of the Anniston Museum of Natural History gathered Thursday evening, Sept. 3, for “Night Shift: Senses in the Shadows,” a members-only
White Plains, Alexandria and Jacksonville Sweep Tuesday Trimatches; Donoho Splits
White Plains, Alexandria, Jacksonvilles sweep trimatches. Donoho splits with Piedmont and Jacksonville Serving and receiving around the area with Tuesday’s matches: WHITE PLAINS: The Wildcats
Main Street Anniston Opens Applications for $750,000 Revitalization Program
ANNISTON, AL — Main Street Anniston and the City of Anniston have opened applications for a new $750,000 grant program aimed at supporting improvements to
Anniston Museum to Host Monthly Creature Feature Program
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will offer its monthly Creature Feature program on Saturday, September 12, giving visitors an opportunity to meet and
Anniston Council Adopts FY 2027 Budget, Reviews $10 Million Paving Plan
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 1, for a work session and regular meeting that included discussion of a proposed $10
Area Teams Roll to Friday Night Football Victories
Alexandria, Pleasant Valley, Wellborn, Cleburne County, Ohatchee and Westbrook Christian roll to victories. Ranburne victorious, and Donoho gets back to winning ways. Covering Friday’s area
Anniston Football Coach Damien Dorsey Placed on Administrative Leave
ANNISTON, Ala. — Anniston High School first-year head football coach Damien Dorsey has been placed on administrative leave just days after the Bulldogs opened their
Jacksonville Public Library to Host Ladies’ Day Out Door Hanger Workshop
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a Ladies’ Day Out craft event featuring an “A-Door-Able Door Hangers” workshop on Saturday, Sept. 12,
Assault on Sunset Hill Returns to Fort McClellan for Labor Day Weekend
ANNISTON, AL — Mountain bike racers will return to the Fort McClellan Mountain Bike Trail on Saturday, Sept. 5, for the 2026 Assault on Sunset
Anniston and Oxford Earn Recognition at Main Street Alabama Awards
Anniston and Oxford, AL – Two Calhoun County communities received recognition during Main Street Alabama’s 13th annual Awards of Excellence events, with honors going to downtown
Anniston Museum Launches Nature in Conversation Lunch and Learn Series
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum of Natural History will offer a monthly lunch and learn series beginning in September that combines books, museum collections and
Coldwater Mountain Brewpub Founder Jason Wilson Dies at 46
Anniston, AL – Jason Wilson, founder and owner of Coldwater Mountain Brewpub in downtown Anniston and a longtime Alabama entrepreneur and public servant, has died at
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
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
Pieces of America Mural Unveiled at Noble Street Park in Anniston
ANNISTON — A new community mural featuring hundreds of individually painted tiles was unveiled Saturday at Noble Street Park in downtown Anniston as part of
Coldwater Mountain Brewpub Closes Operations Amid Owner’s Serious Illness
Anniston, AL – Coldwater Mountain Brewpub has closed its doors effective immediately as owner Jason Wilson remains hospitalized with a serious illness, according to an
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Offer Free Admission for Museum Day
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host Museum Day on Saturday, Aug. 22, offering free admission and a variety of activities for visitors.
The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties to Host Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser August 29
ANNISTON, AL — The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties will bring its annual Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser back to the community on Saturday, August
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Third Thursday Program on Angel Trumpets
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will offer its next Third Thursday educational program on August 20, focusing on the beauty, care and cultivation of
Deputy Evan Ontiveros Wins Third Annual Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off
OXFORD, AL — First responders from across Calhoun County traded badges for bowls and recipes Saturday, Aug. 8, as the Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation
Anniston Officer, Two Civilians Injured in Noble Street Crash
ANNISTON, AL — An Anniston police officer and two civilians were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning at the intersection of Noble Street and
Anniston Police Ends Federal Immigration Enforcement Agreement
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston Police Department has ended its participation in a federal immigration enforcement partnership after department leadership determined the program was not
McClellan Senior Living to Host “Grease is the Word” Car Show in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — McClellan Senior Living will host its “Grease is the Word” Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 15, offering an afternoon of classic cars,
Anniston Council Reviews Proposed $51.76 Million Budget and Approves Development, Transit and Infrastructure Measures
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council reviewed the city manager’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, discussed education funding, transportation services, downtown sidewalk repairs, property
Harlem Legends Bringing Basketball Camp and Celebrity Show to Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The Harlem Legends will bring two basketball-themed events to Anniston this fall, offering opportunities for youth development, community engagement and family entertainment.
Berman Museum to Host Interactive Escape Room Experience Aug. 15-16
ANNISTON — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host a special Berman Escape Room experience on Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Berman
Publix Woodstock 5K Draws More Than 900 Runners for 45th Annual Race in Anniston
ANNISTON — More than 900 runners took to the streets of Anniston on Aug. 1 as the 45th annual Publix Woodstock 5K returned to the
Calhoun County Football Teams Gather for Eighth Annual Quarterback Club Media Day
Main-stage sessions for all 14 schools that participated in today’s eighth annual Calhoun County Quarterback Club Media Day. Alexandria Anniston Donoho Hope Christian Jacksonville Jacksonville
Calhoun Cleburne Children’s Center to Host Tools for School Kickoff Event in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The Calhoun Cleburne Children’s Center will host its first Tools for School Kickoff Event on Saturday, Aug. 1, providing school supplies, family activities
Anniston to Host Back-to-School Bash at Zinn Park on Aug. 3
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is inviting families to kick off the new school year at its annual Back-to-School
Anniston Woodstock 5K Returns Aug. 1 as RRCA Alabama State Championship Race
ANNISTON — The Anniston Runners Club (ARC) will host the 45th annual Publix Woodstock 5K and Kidstock 1K on Saturday, Aug. 1, bringing runners, walkers
Anniston Public Library to Host Plushie Party on July 30
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Public Library will host a Plushie Party on Wednesday, July 30, at 10 a.m., inviting children and families to enjoy a
Anniston Police Execute Search Warrant, Multiple Arrests on Drug and Other Charges
ANNISTON, AL — Four individuals were arrested on Anniston Police Department charges and outstanding warrants following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in
Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County Invites Teens to ’90s-Themed Night on July 30
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a “Teen 90’s Night” on Wednesday, July 30, beginning at 6 p.m., offering local
Anniston Library to Host Talk on Diaries and Scrapbooks of Young Alabamians
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a presentation exploring the personal writings and scrapbooks of young Alabamians during the early 20th