Anniston News

All American Circus Comes to Anniston
Anniston, AL – Saturday, January 28th is the day for the circus! This year, Oscar Garcia presents an ALL-NEW show, perfect for the whole family. Tickets

A Wednesday Themed Escape Room
Anniston, AL – Starting on Friday, January 27th the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host several time slots for a Wednesday Themed Escape Room. Participants

Donoho’s Downey Delivers
Anniston, AL – Monday roundup: Freshman promoted from JV and answers the call, scores 15 to lead Donoho over ASD in area game, Weaver falls to

Weekly Anniston Police Stats 1/16/2023 to 1/22/2023
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 1/16/2023 to 1/22/2023 follow below: Anniston Officers answered

Wayne Flint Presents Afternoons with Harper Lee at the Public Library of Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Tuesday, January 24th at 2:00 pm the Public Library if Anniston-Calhoun County will host Wayne Flint as he Presents: Afternoons with Harper

City of Anniston World Changers Home Repair Applications Due Soon
Anniston, AL – Per the Public Relations Director, Jackson Hodges, the World Changers will be in Anniston from July 24th to July 28th to perform home

New Anniston Recycling Stations Facing Misuse
Anniston, AL – On January 19th Public Relations Director for the city of Anniston, Jackson Hodges, announced that the City of Anniston has established two new recycling stations

RMC Lifesouth Makes Plea for Blood Donors Needed
Anniston, AL – RMC Health System Asks the Community to Give Blood as Blood Shortage Continues, Blood Donors Needed Blood donors are needed as Alabama and

Anniston Civil Rights Trail Receiving Update
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston announced that the Anniston Civil Rights Trail is being updated and the official trail map site will be housed

Anniston Father Charged with Capital Murder in Death of 6 Year Old Child
Anniston, AL – Lt. Tim Suits with the Anniston Police Department Invisgative Unit shared a press release that on January 18, 2023, Anniston Police Department

Insect Pinning Workshop on Beetles at the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 2:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host a Insect Pinning Workshop on Beetles. Would you like to

‘Counted out’
Jacksonville, AL – Perennial county power Anniston overcomes Crook’s 32 points to get by Ohatchee, reach county final for the seventh year in a row By

City of Anniston Issues Transit Alert for Friday, January 20th
Anniston, AL – Per Jackson Hodges, Public Relations Director for the city of Anniston, please be aware of a lane closure on Friday, January 20, 2023. The

Battle of Bulldogs 2.0
Jacksonville, AL – Piedmont gets fast start, leads wire to wire in rematch with Anniston to reach Calhoun County semifinals; Jacksonville up next By Joe Medley

Buggin’ Out: Beetles and Scarabs at the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, January 21st at 1:00 pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host Buggin’ Out: Beetles and Scarabs. At the Anniston Museums and

ASWA Basketball Poll
Calhoun County, AL – Here’s this week’s high school basketball poll. Alabama Sports Writers Association members around the state nominate teams for consideration, and ASWA leadership

Anniston Shooting Deaths Result in Arrest
Anniston, AL – This is an update regarding the weekend shooting and deaths of two Anniston men. provided by Lt. Tim Suites with the piston Police

Anniston City Council Recognizes Undefeated Young Athletes at the City Council Meeting and Appoints New Finance Director
Anniston, AL – The Anniston City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 17th at the Anniston Meeting Center. Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Call

Anniston’s Perry Buries 3s
Anniston, AL – Daughter of Anniston hoops royalty finds aggression, shoots Lady Dawgs past Pleasant Valley and into Calhoun County tournament semifinals By Joe Medley Eddie

Basket Weaving Class at the Public Library of Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Thursday, January 19th at 9:00 am the Public Library of Anniston will host a Basket Weaving Class. Join them for another basket

The Hair Has It for Anniston
Anniston, AL – County Tournament notebook: Anniston guard most colorful player on the floor with an array of wigs that reflect her mood and approach to

Two Deceased as Anniston Police Locate Multiple Gunshot Victims
Anniston, AL – Per Sargent Randy Grier of the Anniston Police Investigative Division on January 16th, 2023 at approximately 9:45 pm, Aniston Police Officers responded to

Seed Swap at the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museums and Gardens will host a Seed Swap on Thursday, January 19th at 12:00 pm. Join them for the Longleaf Botanical Gardens’ first

Weekly Anniston Police Stats 1/9/2023 to 1/15/2023
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 1/9/2023 to 1/15/2023 follow below: Anniston Officers answered

Faith Strikes Back at Calhoun County Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – ‘Family meeting’ helps Lions rebound from Thursday loss to Donoho, beat Falcons to advance to Tuesday quarterfinal against Oxford; Saks, White Plains,

Anniston, AL based Creedmoor Sports Promotes Brent Books to Director of Merchandising – Press Release
Anniston, AL – Creedmoor® Sports, a manufacturer and supplier of premium precision shooting equipment, has promoted Brent Books to Director of Merchandising. Books has been a

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Basketball Tournament and tournaments in Cherokee, Etowah and Talladega counties highlight the weekly high school schedule for teams in

Friday Basketball in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford, White Plains pick up wins as several games are played in and around Calhoun County opposite the county tournament BOYS GAMES

Winners for the Calhoun County Junior High Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – Here are the winners and all-tournament teams from the Calhoun County Junior High Tournament that concluded earlier this week BIG SCHOOL BOYS

Tight Thursday Around Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Close games dominate the slate of Thursday night high school games in and around Calhoun County; Weaver’s Brown passes 1,000 career points,

Piedmont Award Winner
Montgomery, AL – Piedmont’s Hayes wins Class 3A Back of the Year again, nosed out for Mr. Football by Saraland sophomore receiver; Anniston’s McElderry 4A Lineman

Bouncing Back for Calhoun County Teams
Calhoun County, AL – Wednesday basketball: Anniston boys refocus after loss at White Plains, jumps on Munford early and cruises to area win; Anniston girls roll,

City of Anniston Transit Alert for Lane Closure 1/13/2023
Anniston, AL – Per the Anniston Public Relations Director, Jackson Hodges, please be aware of a lane closure on January 13, 2023. The Anniston Water Works and

‘We escaped’ for Anniston Girls
Anniston, AL – Tuesday girls: Anniston’s girls have just enough to turn back White Plains’ upset bid; Cleburne County’s Brown hits 1,500 career points, and more

Anniston Police Announce Fatal Traffic Accident
Anniston, AL – Anniston Police Lt. Caballero released news that on January 10th, the Anniston Police Department responded to a traffic collision involving two vehicles

Big Factor Inside for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – New post Johnson emerging as force for White Plains; Jacksonville holds on against Cherokee County, Faith’s Curlee surpasses 1,500 career points, Piedmont

Weekly Anniston Police Stats 1/2/2022 to 1/8/2023
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 1/2/2022 to 1/8/2023 follow below: Anniston Officers answered

Free Throws Cost Falcons
Anniston, AL – Wadley hits 14 FTs in fourth quarter, 27 in game, to turn back Donoho; Oxford’s girls play one of their best games of

Anniston to Host 21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast & Youth Participation Day
Anniston, AL – Anniston’s Public Relations Director, Jackson Hodges, shared that the city would like to invite everybody to join them at the Anniston City Meeting Center (1615

Rivalry Road Win for Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville turns back several Alexandria threats to win potential preview of county tournament finals, White Plains beats Piedmont for best win of the

Weaver is Relaxed, Not Rusty
Weaver, AL – Thursday girls: Weavers returns from 23-day layoff to score third win of the season, Piedmont, JCA use fast starts to win games THURSDAY’S

Calhoun County Came to Play
Calhoun County AL – Thursday boys: Weaver responds to team meeting with a fast start and sends message to Saks for big matchups on the horizon;

Anniston Public Warming Stations to Reopen
Anniston, AL – Per the Anniston Public Relations Director, Jackson Hodges, the City of Anniston asks that everyone please be aware of freezing temperatures that are projected

Buzzer Beaters in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Tuesday boys: Davis beats buzzer to lift Cubs over No. 2 UMS-Wright; Caden Johnson passes 1,000 in J’ville’s win over Cleburne County,

7th Annual Judkins Family Christmas BBQ in Anniston
Anniston, AL – The 7th Annual Judkins Family Christmas BBQ will take place on Sunday, December 25, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Carver

Laying it on the Line in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Saturday basketball: Anniston edges Piedmont by hitting its free throws in overtime, and more It wasn’t all that long ago the Anniston

UPDATED: City of Anniston Transit Alert for Railroad Crossing Closures
Anniston, AL – Public Relations Director for the city of Anniston, Jackson Hodges, released an updated transit alert for rail road crossing closures. Please be aware

Domestic Argument Ends with One Dead in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On December 18, 2022, at approximately 3:45 am, officers from the Anniston Police Department were dispatched to the 4500 block of Sprague

Holiday Hoops
Calhoun County, AL – East Alabama Sports Today’s 12 Days of Christmas, our holiday gift to you — the season’s high school basketball schedule for teams

Fair is Good for Calhoun County Basketball
Calhoun County, AL – Thursday girls roundup: JCA acting coach has Thunder heading in the right direction, Spring Garden dominates another opponent and more GIRLS GAMES
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Humidity: 69%
Pressure: 29.86"Hg
UV index: 0
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