Ben Nunnally
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Past articles by Ben:
Berman Museum closing for two months to update exhibit halls
The Berman Museum will close for most of the next two months to renovate and update its exhibit halls. → Read More
RMC doctors: Get vaccinated, wear masks, don’t take animal meds to treat COVID
Of the 29 people who have died of COVID-19 in Calhoun County so far this month, 21 were unvaccinated. → Read More
Anniston woman shot, killed in Blue Mountain community
An Anniston woman was shot and killed Friday morning, according to police. → Read More
Bus passengers sheltered at Oxford Civic Center after interstate collision
Some passengers were taken to nearby hospitals, but the severity of any injuries was not made known. → Read More
Calhoun County Schools hires six new principals
Several new principals and assistant principals have been hired in the Calhoun County School System. → Read More
Entertainment venue at McClellan set to reopen
A McClellan entertainment venue will soon reopen after a lengthy renovation process, its operators said Thursday. → Read More
Oxford adopts food truck rules ahead of summer events
A new ordinance approved by the City Council Tuesday night defines the rules for food trucks within city limits. → Read More
Heavy rain likely on Friday as gulf storm moves north
The Anniston area could see as many as 4 inches of rain over the weekend, beginning as early as Friday. → Read More
New restaurants expected for Oxford
Several eateries in the city that had closed are being remade, remodeled or renovated into something new, while other restaurants are receiving all-new buildings. → Read More
Ohatchee church to offer help with FEMA sign ups this weekend
Residents affected by the March 25 tornado can get help filling out requests for FEMA aid at Oak Bowery Baptist Church on Friday and Saturday. → Read More
‘Women in War’ gallery opens at Berman Friday
The new exhibit walks visitors through women’s involvement in the United States military from World War I and later. → Read More
Buffalo Wild Wings coming to Oxford Exchange in October, says owner
A new Buffalo Wild Wings will open at the Exchange this fall, according to the franchise owner. → Read More
Study: New Anniston hotel could bring in $3 million a year
A Cobblestone Hotel in downtown Anniston stands to be worth as much as $3.35 million to Calhoun County each year, according to an economic impact study released Wednesday. → Read More
OPAC director hopes for grant money, late summer reopening
“The intermission is over,” director John Longshore said. “We’re ready to get everybody back in the seats.” → Read More
Environmental youth group seeks more members
The Alabama Environmental Youth Council is taking applications for 2021 through May 7. → Read More
Anniston City Hall opening, closing an hour earlier
Business hours will change at Anniston City Hall starting May 3. → Read More
High winds, hail, tornadoes possible Saturday night
High-speed winds and possible tornadoes are in the forecast for Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. → Read More
Calhoun County in the market for new garbage service
A waste management company sale has left Calhoun County looking for better pickup and collection rates by summer. → Read More
County schools spending still on track
The Calhoun County Schools budget remains on track, according to its finance officer. → Read More
Main Street Anniston has new director, board, plans for future downtown
Jackson Hodges, Main Street Anniston's new director, announced that Downtown Strategies, a Birmingham company, would meet with local business owners and create a five-year plan for revitalizing Noble Street. → Read More