A new plan for Anniston City Schools calls for more than $300,000 in cuts — including eliminating two teacher positions — to get the district in a better financial position. Read the full story
Eight vehicles near Interstate 20's exit 191 collided shortly before 5:15 p.m. Thursday, when a deluge of rain descended upon the area. Four tractor trailers, three cars and a pickup truck were involved in the wreck, state troopers said. Three people suffered minor injuries. Read the full story
Secretary of State John Merrill can’t say exactly what he’s doing to protect Alabama’s midterm elections from hacking by Russia or other foreign actors – but it is an issue that’s on the state’s radar. Read the full story
Oxford police Chief Bill Partridge said Thursday morning he envisions a world where the Anniston and Oxford metro area is no longer considered one of the most dangerous in the state. Read the full story
Eight vehicles near Interstate 20's exit 191 collided shortly before 5:15 p.m. Thursday, when a deluge of rain descended upon the area. Four tractor trailers, three cars and a pickup truck were involved in the wreck, state troopers said. Three people suffered minor injuries.
Secretary of State John Merrill can’t say exactly what he’s doing to protect Alabama’s midterm elections from hacking by Russia or other foreign actors – but it is an issue that’s on the state’s radar.
Oxford police Chief Bill Partridge said Thursday morning he envisions a world where the Anniston and Oxford metro area is no longer considered one of the most dangerous in the state.
Alabama’s annual tax-free weekend for school supply shopping begins Friday. From then until Sunday, Calhoun County shoppers can save at least four cents on the dollar for eligible items.
A continued focus on economic development and fostering cooperation among cities in the county was the theme of the second annual State of the Cities event on Thursday.
James Cecil Lindley celebrated his 102nd birthday Thursday afternoon with family and friends at NHC Place in Anniston.
Members of a newly formed “Bulldog Pride” team will meet at the school at 8 a.m. Saturday to begin the process of improving the school’s outward appearance.
“It’s summertime, and it’s not very common to have a big storm system like this,” National Weather Service forecaster Jason Holmes said.
Events of local interest from 75 and 25 years ago.
An Anniston man was charged with murder Wednesday evening after another man was shot and killed, police said.
“Our job today is not to figure out the long-term relief plan. I think we all know what has to be done there, but our job today is to find something that can alleviate overcrowding until we get a long-term plan in place,” Circuit Judge Brian Howell said standing before about a dozen officials.
A preliminary autopsy report, given to Calhoun County officials on Wednesday, shows an inmate who died early Saturday morning suffered a medical event prior to his death, the coroner said.
A Baptist-based home repair charity known as World Changers brought a group of students from five Southern states to Anniston and Oxford on Monday to participate in a week-long project for local residents.
The de facto winners are newcomer Sherry Laster for Place 1 and Place 2 incumbent Jennifer Sims.
Officials with Moe’s Southwest Grill say the fast casual Tex-Mex chain’s Oxford location will open its doors July 26.
07-13-2018 Arrests
Deputies charged a Cleburne County man with domestic violence after he stabbed a man during an argument, according to an investigator.
George Smith's column of Wednesday 18 July 2018
The McClellan Development Authority board decided Tuesday morning to rescind a petition to the Anniston City Council to vacate several roads around a planned entertainment district. The council was scheduled to consider the petitions during a meeting Tuesday night, but instead removed it from the agenda.
A Calhoun County jailer on Tuesday was charged in connection to a sexual relationship with a female inmate, Sheriff Matthew Wade said.
Two embattled incumbents won major victories in Alabama’s statewide runoff elections Tuesday night.
At a county board of education meeting on Tuesday, Randy Reaves, safety director for the county’s public schools, announced plans to install access-controlled doors at each of the high schools.
The city could help a local nursing home lower its debt payments and upgrade its building to better serve patients and increase revenue, city leaders learned Tuesday.
The Anniston City Council on Tuesday again tabled a proposal to hire a consulting firm for retail development, much to the ire of several community members.
