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Jury Selected as Trial of Animal Abuse at Calhoun County Animal Shelter Begins

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Calhoun County, AL – On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a Calhoun County jury was selected and officially sworn in by presiding Judge Jennifer Weems to hear the state’s case against Christopher Westmoreland. Westmoreland is facing charges that date back to his time as director at the Calhoun County Animal Shelter (see original story), where there […]

Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | April 7, 2026

Most Wanted April 7, 2026

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 […]

Anniston Fire Fighters Receive Citation for Valor and Service

Photo of Anniston firefighters in uniform standing under a sign that reads "Anniston Fire Department" on a red brick wall.

Anniston, AL – On Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, acting City Manager Captain Matt Caballero came to Anniston Fire Station 1 to deliver the citation to the C-Shift. Fire Chief Johnnie Phelps addressed the firefighters first. He began by outlining the event that occurred on January 31, 2026, where the Anniston Fire Department was dispatched to […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Most Wanted | March 24, 2026

Wanted poster with sheriffs star attached to wood planks

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 […]

Domestic Violence Leads to Shooting in Anniston

cover photo with the suspects photo, anniston police patch and a colorful background with the earth showing

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Anniston Police Department was dispatched to the 1600 block of Duncan Avenue with a report of a victim with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers conducted a search of the residence and located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began rendering aid as paramedics were […]

Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff | March 18 2026

Most wanted poster with sheriff star nailed to a wood plank wall with 4 mugshots of wanted people

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 […]

Anniston Police Department to Purchase All Weather Drone Thanks to Norfolk Southern

Photo of Anniston Police Patch with drone in background flying

Anniston, AL. – The Anniston Police Department announced they have received a grant from Norfolk Southern in the amount of $15,000, which will enable them to purchase a new drone to assist officers. Currently, the department has two drones, but neither are all-weather and cannot be flown in inclement weather. The new drone, a DJI Matrice […]

This Weeks Most Wanted in Calhoun County | March 13, 2026

This weeks most wanted March 13, 2026

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 by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | March 4, 2026

Old west paper with the word wanted on the front and a gold sheriff's star. Also contains 5 arrest photos of subject now wanted.

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 […]