2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (124+ words) Main Street Anniston is pairing practical changes with community-focused initiatives as it works to strengthen downtown businesses and encourage residents to spend more time in the city's historic district. — Main Street Anniston is returning the Downtown Market to 7-11 a....

5+ day, 1+ hour 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…...

2+ week, 3+ 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…...

2+ week, 5+ day 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…...

3+ week, 1+ hour 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…...

3+ week, 1+ 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....

3+ week, 6+ 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,…...

1+ mon, 4+ 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....

1+ mon, 4+ 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…...

10+ mon, 3+ 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…...