City of Anniston Appoints Johnnie F. Phelps Jr. as Fire Chief
Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston has announced the appointment of Johnnie F. Phelps Jr. as the new Fire Chief for the Anniston Fire Department, effective August 13, 2025. The decision was made by City Manager Skyler Bass, who noted Phelps’ leadership record, dedication, and long-standing service to the community as key factors in […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County, AL | August 6, 2025
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 […]
Alexandria Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Alexandria, AL – On July 28, 2025, detectives with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office investigated a tip that a stolen motorcycle might be located at a residence in the 1500 block of Post Oak Road in Alexandria. When deputies arrived, they met with the resident, 55-year-old Larry Pritchett, who had several open failure-to-appear warrants for traffic […]
July 31, 2025 Most Wanted in Calhoun County
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 […]
Active Shooter Training Held in Calhoun County
Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held training for first responders to better manage active shooter situations. The course provided by FEMA, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service/National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University, and National Center for Integrated Emergency Response […]
Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff | July 10, 2025
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 […]
Calhoun County Most Wanted | July 2, 2025
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 […]
Former Alabama State Senator Doug Ghee Indicted in Calhoun County, Turns Himself In on Sexual Assault Charges
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Former Alabama State Senator Marshall Douglas Ghee Sr. was indicted by a Calhoun County grand jury on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, on charges of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree. On Thursday afternoon, June 26, 2025, Ghee turned himself into the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Jail, was processed, and bonded out […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | June 25, 2025
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 […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Holds Command Staff Promotion Ceremony
Calhoun County, AL – On Friday, June 20, 2025, Calhoun County Sheriff Falon Hurst held a command staff promotion ceremony for three deputies. During his opening remarks, Sheriff Hurst stated, “We are not just here to recognize their past successes, but also to look forward to their future contributions.” He went on later to say, […]