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Anniston Police Investigating Gunshot at Anniston High School

Anniston high school shooting cover photo

Anniston, AL – At approximately 2:05 pm the Anniston Police Department responded to a possible shot fired call at the High School. The High School reported that they were in the process of reentering the school from an earlier hoax bomb threat when someone heard what sounded like a firecracker and they again evacuated the […]

Most Wanted in Calhoun County | March 3, 2023

Most Wanted cover March 21, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]

Most Wanted in Calhoun County | March 14, 2023

March 14 2023 Most Wanted Cover

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]

Piedmont Police Develop Safe Exchange Zone

Piedmont Police Department Developers Safe Exchange Zone

Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont Police Department and the City of Piedmont have developed a Safe Exchange Zone located at 312 North Center Ave (The Piedmont Municipal Court Building). The purpose for the Safe Exchange Zone is to provide a safe location for the community to have a place that is video and audio recorded […]

Train Derailment in Calhoun County

Calhoun County Train Derailment

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the railroad that a large train derailment occurred at approximately 6:45 this morning in the Iron City area. Emergency workers responded to the scene to ensure the area was not a danger to the surrounding area. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant, Falon Hurst, […]

Calhoun County Jail Inmate Death

Inmate Death at Calhoun County Jail

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding an inmate that died while in custody. James Kerry Kennedy, 67, of Dearmanville, was taken into custody on February 25, 2023, on charges of Violating a Domestic Violence Protection Order and Domestic Violence 3rd. He was processed and brought to the medical […]

Anniston Regional Training Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Anniston Regional Training Center expansion ribbon cutting ceremony

Anniston, AL – On Monday, March 6, 2023, The Anniston Fire Department was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Anniston Regional Training Center expansion. Surrounded by the Mayor, the Anniston City Council, Assistant Chief Phelps, and Fire Fighters and Command Staff, Chief Jeff Waldrep addressed the large crowd […]

Most Wanted in Calhoun County | March 7, 2023

March 7 2023 most wanted cover

Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]

UPDATED: Gunshots Reported at Anniston Walmart Proven False

Lenlock Shooting

Anniston, AL – According to the Anniston Police there an investigation ongoing regarding a reported shooting on Saturday, March 4th at the Anniston Walmart. This incident was not an “active shooter” situation and the the building has been secured. There is no current danger and the Walmart is currently open to normal shopping. As more details […]