Anniston News

Birmingham Homicide Leads to Calhoun County Cautions Being Issued
Calhoun County, AL – The Birmingham Police Department issued a missing person report on Wednesday advising that Jermiera Ivory Fowler, 31, went missing after she

Sherry Blanton Presents – “We All Garden Together” at the Anniston Library
Anniston, AL – On Tuesday, June 6th Sherry Blanton will present “We All Garden Together” at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County. This event will take place

Wilfred Galbraith Tee Times at the Anniston County Club
Anniston, AL – The Wilfred Galbraith Invitational is Friday-Sunday at Anniston Country Club. It’s the third points event on the 2023 Calhoun County Golf Tour.

Meet Marley at the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – On Tuesday, June 6th at 1:00 pm come Meet Marley at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Marley is the animal ambassador and

All Calhoun County Tennis
Calhoun County, AL – Faith Christian’s Mitchell, Goode take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s 2023 boys’ All-Calhoun County tennis team 2023 Boys’ All-Calhoun County

Anniston Receives Almost $75,000 from Alabama Civil Rights Preservation Projects
Anniston, AL – The National Parks Service (NPS) awarded $21 million to 16 states from money Congress appropriated for the African American Civil Rights Grant

Hidden History at the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – Friday, June 2nd from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Only a small portion of a museum collection is on display at one time.

End of School Summer Kickoff in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Friday, June 2nd from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm there will be an End of School Summer Kickoff at the McClellan Soccer

All Calhoun County Soccer
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s Williamson, White Plains coach Cotton take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s All-Calhoun County boys’ team 2023 Boys’ All-Calhoun County

Herp Fest 2023 in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On June 3rd from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Herb Fest is back! It is time to celebrate and appreciate slimy, scaly friends!

All-Calhoun County Softball
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains’ Arnold, Oxford’s McKibbin take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County softball team 2023 Class 4A-6A

33rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Anniston
Anniston, AL – Join the City of Anniston on May 29th at Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston for the 33rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony honoring

All-Calhoun County Baseball
Calhoun County, AL – With Yellow Jackets’ latest state title in the books, Oxford’s Brooks, Harrison lead the way on East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 4A-6A

Weekly Anniston Police Stats 5/15/2023 to 5/21/2023
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 5/15/2023 to 5/21/2023 follow below: Anniston Officers answered

Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame ’23
Calhoun County, AL – Wellborn’s Battles and Evans, Oxford’s Jack and Wilson, Anniston’s McCord and White Plains’ Garmon among the Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame

Calhoun County Shows Up for All-State Soccer
Calhoun County, AL – Coaches select four Donoho girls, three boys to Class 1A-3A all-state team; Southside, Lincoln, Glencoe also fare well in selections Donoho

Tickled Pink Petting Zoo at Anniston Library
Anniston, AL – On Thursday, June 1st at 10:00 am the Anniston Public Library will host a kickoff to their summer reading program. This kickoff will

TEEN MarioKart Deluxe 8 Tournament To Be Held in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Thursday, June 1st the Anniston Library will host a TEEN MarioKart Deluxe 8 Tournament. Join them at the Library as they kick

National Police Week Concludes at Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The 7th annual Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held Friday to close out a week of Law Enforcement Appreciation. The memorial was

The City of Anniston Plans Juneteenth Educational Field Trip
Anniston, AL – On Wednesday, June 28th the city of Anniston if coordinating a field trip to the Legacy Museum in Montgomery. The Legacy Museum

Saturday Alive at the Anniston Museum of Natural History
Anniston, AL – Each Saturday the Anniston Museum of Natural History presents Saturday Alive! Each month, They will discuss a new topic and introduce you

2023 Lunch & Learn Series in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Wednesday, May 24th the Creek Community Gardens at McClellan will host their 2023 Lunch & Learn Series. Lunch & Learn is a series

Anniston to Launch Semi-Professional Basketball Club
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston and their Parks & Recreation Department is planning to launch Anniston first Semi-Professional Basketball Club. This team will

UPDATE: Found safe – Anniston Police Investigating Missing Juvenile Case
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police released the following information regarding a missing juvenile. Phoebe Moore (16yrs old, 4’9”, 170lbs, bro/bro) was last seen on the

McWane STEM Saturdays at the Wiggins Community Center in Anniston
Anniston, AL – Per the City of Anniston, McWane, alongside Acastemics, M&H Valve, & Tyler Union, are proud to present McWane STEM Saturdays at the

Memorial Day Ceremony To Be Held at Fort McClellan in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The Memorial Day Ceremony to be held at Fort McClellan will be May 29th at 10:00 am. The public is welcome and

Weekly Anniston Police Stats 5/8/2023 to 5/14/2023
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 5/8/2023 to 5/14/2023 follow below: Anniston Officers answered

Anniston Food Truck Festival
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Food Truck Festival will be May 21, 2023 and held in the Anniston Meeting Center from 11:00 am to 6:00

Spring Showcase with the Music Box in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Sunday, May 21st from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm the Music Box will host a Spring Showcase at the Kress. The students

Buggin’ Out at the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – Buggin’ Out: Bees, Wasps, and Yellow Jackets will be presented at the Anniston Museums and Gardens on Saturday, May 20th at 1:00 pm. Join

Weekly Anniston Police Stats 5/1/2023 to 5/7/2023
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 5/1/2023 to 5/7/2023 follow below: Anniston Officers answered

Don’t Go Wrong and Miss The Play That Goes Wrong at JSU McClellan Theater in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Thursday, May 18th thru May 28th The Play That Goes Wrong will be performed at JSU McClellan Theater by the CAST Theatre.

House Plant Collective To Host at Anniston’s Longleaf Botanical Gardens
Anniston, AL – On Thursday, May 18th at 10:00 am the House Plant Collective will host at Longleaf Botanical Gardens. Jessica Watts is the owner of House

Anniston Police Conduct Raid on Two Illegal Gambling Establishments
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department has recently been receiving numerous community complaints about illegal gambling establishments and initiated an investigation. After investigators were

Anniston Police Seek Information on Missing Person
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate a missing Anniston man. The Police Department has issued the

Mom’s Night Out at the Kress Set to Raise Money for Calhoun County Junior League
Anniston, AL – On Friday, May 12th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Kress on Noble Street will be the scene for Mom’s Night

Marching Highlander Summerfest To Be Held in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, May 20th the Walter Wellborn Highlander Band will hold the 1st Annual Marching Highlander Summerfest. This event will be from 10:00

Anniston’s OneWorld Canine Obstacle Run Hopes to Create a Bonding Experience for Human and Canine Alike
Anniston, AL – What is the OneWorld Canine Obstacle Run? The event is run by teams of owner/dog. Owner/Dog teams will run together on more than

Freedom Riders 62nd Anniversary Event in Anniston
Anniston, AL – Join the City of Anniston in honoring the 62nd anniversary of the Freedom Riders on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 4:00 PM to

Anniston ‘Dawgs Repeat
Gulf Shores, AL – With Lewis and Taylor leading the way, Anniston’s boys dominate on final day of state track meet, repeat as Class 4A champions.

Creature Feature Fun Way to Get to Know the Animal Ambassadors at Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, May 13th the Anniston Museums and Gardens will hold their monthly Creature Feature. Did you know that the Anniston Museums and

State Track Showcases Calhoun County Athletes
Cullman, AL – Ohatchee’s boys, girls in first place at state track. Donoho’s girls second. Faith boys, White Plains girls in third. Includes highlights for all

Second Annual embRACE What Matters Family Event and 5k in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, May 13th Alabama Region 6 Mental Health Service Coordinators will host the Second Annual embRACE What Matters #MentalHealthMatters Family Event and

Suspect Charged with Murder in Deangelo “Dee” Allen Case
Anniston, AL – On September 21st, 2022, Deangelo “Dee” Allen, was last seen in the area of the 1000 block of Old Coldwater Rd. in

Masquerade Ball Benefitting 2nd Chance Inc Looks to Be a Spectacular Event at the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The price for this event is $50 per person paid via VENMO and

I Spy! Morse Code at the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, May 6th the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host the I Spy! Morse Code event at the Berman Museum from 10:00

Donoho’s ‘Ballplayer’
Anniston, AL – Senior Elliott, a thread through all of Donoho’s recent deep-run seasons, plays his last for the Falcons in season-ending series at Lindsay

UPDATED: Anniston’s Noble Street Festival and Sunny King Criterium with Street Closures
UPDATE BELOW ORIGINAL May 2, 2023 Anniston, AL – The Noble Street Festival & Sunny King Criterium returns on May 6, 2023 from 11:00 am to

Make it Four for Calhoun County Quarterback Club
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County Quarterback Club adds a fourth $5,000 scholarship for 2023; winners come from Jacksonville, Ohatchee, Saks and Wellborn By Joe Medley

Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause Support Squid at Anniston’s RMC Lobby
Anniston, AL – Trish Crossley has been with the RMC family since 1996. Their family is currently preparing for Chris’ double lung transplant at UAB.
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