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July 31 deadline looms for Anniston homeless shelter
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (291+ words) Summary: As Martha's Hope prepares to close July 31, United Way says it has already secured placements for 10 residents and is working with community partners to find housing and support for the remaining 40 people still staying at the shelter. Rows of…...
Celebrating community
1+ week, 5+ day ago (175+ words) Thousands gathered in downtown Anniston for the 2026 Anniston Heritage Festival, celebrating Juneteenth with music, food, local vendors and community pride. Read how organizers and attendees say the annual event has grown into one of northeast Alabama's biggest celebrations while keeping…...
Heritage festival set for Saturday in downtown Anniston
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (148+ words) Anniston's annual Heritage Festival returns Saturday to Zinn Park with a full day of free music and community celebration, while downtown road closures are planned to accommodate the event. " Anniston's annual Heritage Festival returns Saturday at Zinn Park, featuring live…...
Ford draws two opponents in Gadsden mayoral election
2+ week, 2+ day ago (141+ words) Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford has drawn two former City Council members as opponents as he seeks a second term. Qualifying for the Aug. 25 municipal election ended on Tuesday and Robert Avery Sr. and. .. GADSDEN " Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford has drawn…...
Anniston police conduct active shooter training exercises
2+ week, 3+ day ago (124+ words) If you notice a heavy police presence at two closed local schools this week, don't panic. APD officers are using their days off to undergo intensive training. Lt. Jeff Hamrick says the drills will not impact normal emergency response times....
City Council weighs cost of new roof on recently renovated City Hall
3+ week, 2+ day ago (170+ words) City officials debated options for long-needed roof repairs at City Hall, weighing costs, timelines and contractor recommendations as they consider how to address ongoing structural issues. From left, Anniston City Councilwoman Julie Moss, Richard G. Thompson, Kathy L. Dreyer, Councilman Joe Harrington,…...
Watters, a two-way starter on Anniston's 1989 state championship team, dead at 54
4+ week, 1+ day ago (190+ words) Orlando Watters, a two-way starter on Anniston High School's undefeated 1989 football team, has died. Born October 26, 1971, he was just 54 years old at the time of his death. Orlando Watters speaks during the 2022 Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet....
Anniston and Oxford named to Main Street America 250 Map
4+ week, 1+ day ago (193+ words) Anniston and Oxford have been named to Main Street America's "Main Street 250" map, highlighting the 1961 Freedom Riders bus burning and Oxford College, established in 1867. Atmore is the only other Alabama city to receive recognition on the map. This sign tells…...
Anniston Main Street program wins seven state awards, including $70 million reinvestment recognition
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (276+ words) Main Street Anniston received seven awards at the 12th annual Main Street Alabama Awards of Excellence Banquet in Jasper on Wednesday, Aug. 20, marking the most awards the program has ever won in a single year. Main Street Anniston executive director Karla…...
Gadsden gets $690, 000 grant for design work on pedestrian bridge
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (180+ words) GADSDEN " A pedestrian bridge across the Coosa River has long been a major cog in plans to develop Gadsden's riverfront, and the city has received funding for the initial steps in making that happen. Mayor Craig Ford announced during Tuesday's…...