Anniston News
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
Anniston Council Approves Budget Amendments, Infrastructure Items During July 21 Meeting
ANNISTON — The Anniston City Council approved a series of budget amendments, infrastructure projects, contracts and development-related items during its July 21 meeting after reviewing
Anniston Genealogical Society to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Summer Workshop Featuring Alabama Historian Larry Caver
ANNISTON, AL — The AlaBenton Genealogical Society will continue its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration by hosting its annual Summer Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at
Anniston Public Library to Host Live Animal Show with Museum of Natural History
ANNISTON, AL — Families will have an opportunity to learn about wildlife during the Anniston Museum Live Animal Show, scheduled for Thursday, July 23, at 10
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Wildlife Programs July 25
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston Museums and Gardens will host two wildlife-themed programs on Saturday, July 25, offering visitors opportunities to learn about native animals
Summer Dreamfest: Solar Faire Set for July 18 at Longleaf Event Center in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — Lucid Dreams Tattoo & Piercings will host the Summer Dreamfest: Solar Faire on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Anniston Library to Host Teen Neon Signs Program July 16
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Teen Neon Signs program on Thursday, July 16, at 4 p.m. at the library,
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
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)
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
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
CAST Theatre to Present Hadestown: Teen Edition at JSU McClellan 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
Anniston Public Library to Host Kids’ Crafternoon Clay Animal Activity July 15
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
Anniston Outreach Coordinator Receives Federal Meritorious Service Award
ANNISTON, AL — United Way of East Central Alabama announced that HopeUNITED Outreach Coordinator Pam Stack has received the 2025 Meritorious Service Award from the
Anniston Library to Host Appalachian Trail Presentation with Don Scivley
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,
Echo Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve Scheduled for July 9
ANNISTON, AL — The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust (GALT) will host an Echo Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve on Thursday, July 9, from 7 to 8:30
Pine Hill Country Club to Host Red, White & Blue Scramble on Independence Day
ANNISTON, AL — Golfers will have the opportunity to celebrate Independence Day on the course as Pine Hill Country Club hosts its annual Red, White
RMC President Keith Parrott Named to Alabama Hospital Association Board of Trustees
MONTGOMERY, AL — Keith A. Parrott, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, has been elected to the Board of Trustees
NEABA to Host Annual Fourth of July Watermelon Ride on Horseblock Mountain
ANNISTON, Ala. — Cyclists from across the region are invited to celebrate Independence Day on two wheels as the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association (NEABA) hosts
Anniston Heritage Festival to Feature Ginuwine as 2026 Headliner
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston has announced that R&B artist Ginuwine will headline the 2026 Anniston Heritage Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 27,
Anniston Man Sought in Alexandria Armed Robbery Investigation
ALEXANDRIA, AL — The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an Anniston man wanted in connection with an alleged armed
United Way to End Emergency Shelter Operations at Martha’s Hope in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — Emergency shelter services at Martha’s Hope: The Martha Vandervoort Center to End Homelessness will continue through July 31, 2026, after United Way
Anniston Public Library to Host Monthly All-Ages Game Night
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host its next Game Night on Thursday, June 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Publix Woodstock 5K Adds High School Elite Division for 2026 Race
ANNISTON, AL — Organizers of the Publix Woodstock 5K have announced updates to the race’s elite running program, including the addition of a new high
Anniston Library to Host Program Exploring the History and Meaning of Flags
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host an educational program titled “The Fabric of Nations: An Adventure Into Flag History” on
Anniston Police Assist in Operation Southern Shield Investigation, Thousands of Products Seized
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston Police Department assisted multiple law enforcement agencies Wednesday, June 17, in the execution of search warrants at two Anniston locations
Anniston Council Reviews Road Bond Options, Honors Trail Donation and Approves Budget Measures
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council met June 16 for a work session and regular council meeting, discussing potential financing options for future road
Sparklight Invests More Than $12 Million in Network Upgrades Across Anniston and Jacksonville Area
ANNISTON, AL — Sparklight announced it has invested more than $12 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich broadband network
Dr. Dinosaur Brings Prehistoric Adventure to Anniston Library
ANNISTON, AL — Families looking for an educational and entertaining summer activity will have the opportunity to travel back in time when “Mr. Niko Presents:
Chief Ladiga Trail Ride Offers 100K, 200K and 300K Cycling Routes This Saturday
ANNISTON, AL — Cyclists from across Alabama and neighboring states are invited to participate in the Chief Ladiga Metric/200K/300K Ride on Saturday, June 20, beginning
Anniston Changers to Host Blue Mountain Community Cleanup June 20
ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston is inviting residents to participate in the Anniston Changers Blue Mountain Community Cleanup on Saturday, June 20, 2026,
Human Remains Believed to Be Missing Oxford Man Found During Anniston Police Investigation
ANNISTON, AL — Human remains believed to be those of a missing Oxford man were discovered Monday afternoon by investigators with the Anniston Police Department
Faces of Anniston Portrait Exhibition Scheduled for June 18
ANNISTON, AL — Local artist Tom Hutchinson will present Faces of Anniston, a portrait exhibition celebrating members of the Anniston community, on Thursday, June 18,
Anniston Library to Host Kid’s Crafternoon Featuring Mini Cross Stitch Projects
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Kid’s Crafternoon on Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p.m. at the library, located
Third Thursday Events Planned at Longleaf Botanical Gardens
ANNISTON, AL — Longleaf Botanical Gardens will host two public events on Thursday, June 18, offering visitors opportunities to learn about gardening and wellness while
Evening Bat Hike Planned at Weaver Cave Preserve
ANNISTON, AL — Residents will have an opportunity to explore the nocturnal wildlife of Weaver Cave Preserve during a guided evening hike on Thursday, June
Wild Alabama to Host Conservation Through Art Program at Anniston Library
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host “Conservation Through Art: Creativity in Nature,” a free program presented in partnership with Wild
Chamber to Host Introduction to Auburn Technical Assistance Center June 15
ANNISTON, AL — The Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center will host an informational session introducing Auburn University’s Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) on Monday,
Redbird Willow Farm to Host Fathers’ Cookout Focused on Connection and Support
ANNISTON, AL — Redbird Willow Farm will host a Fathers’ Cookout on Sunday, June 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its location at
Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Monthly “Creature Feature” Program June 13
ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its monthly “Creature Feature” program on Saturday, June 13, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at
Anniston Football Standout Orlando Watters Dies at 54
Late Anniston High standout, Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame inductee remembered as athletic, ‘tough as you can make it,’ leader. By Joe Medley FLORENCE
Teen Fandom Glass Art Event Scheduled at Anniston Library
ANNISTON, AL — Teens in the Anniston area will have an opportunity to combine creativity and pop culture interests during a special glass art program
Lead Prevention Awareness Training Scheduled in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The West Anniston Foundation is continuing its Lead Prevention Awareness Training series with a session scheduled for Thursday, June 11, from 4
United Way to Host “Boil for a Cause” Benefit Supporting Homelessness Initiatives
ANNISTON, AL — United Way of East Central Alabama is inviting the community to attend Boil for a Cause, a fundraising event designed to support local efforts
Anniston Library to Host Program Exploring Lesser-Known Facts About the Statue of Liberty
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a special presentation titled “The Lady – Ten Things I Didn’t Know About the
Anniston Public Library to Host Jigsaw Puzzle Race June 12
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Jigsaw Puzzle Race on Friday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the library,
Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett Share Top Tennis Honor; Reddy Leads Boys for Calhoun County
Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett co-players of the year for Calhoun County girls’ tennis, and Donoho’s Reddy takes top honor for boys. Calhoun County tennis players
Dino-Palooza Coming to Anniston Public Library June 11
ANNISTON, AL — Dinosaurs will take center stage at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County on June 11 as the library hosts Dino-Palooza, a family-friendly