Allison Preslar
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Tax-free weekend begins Friday
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. → Read More
Severe weather possible Friday and Saturday
“It’s summertime, and it’s not very common to have a big storm system like this,” National Weather Service forecaster Jason Holmes said. → Read More
Board discusses safety updates to Calhoun County schools
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. → Read More
Smoking to be banned in public housing beginning July 31
Smoking will be banned in all public housing across the U.S. starting July 31. Local residents of Anniston Housing Authority, however, feel the ban takes away from their individual freedoms. → Read More
Law enforcement agencies train for active shooters at McClellan
Dozens of officers poured into the scene, immediately assessing the active-shooter training scenario and planning what their next moves would be. → Read More
Arise holds listening session in Anniston
Proposed changes to Medicaid were among the top concerns for Anniston residents at a local forum on Wednesday hosted by Arise, a nonprofit that advocates for the poor in Alabama. → Read More
Thousands in cash, other items stolen from cars at volleyball tournament in Alexandria
Calhoun County sheriff deputies on Wednesday were investigating two related vehicle break-ins in Alexandria from Monday in which $3,450 in cash was stolen. → Read More
Low turnout expected for runoff elections
Alabama’s primary runoffs are set for Tuesday July 17. In Calhoun County, there are runoffs for two County Commission seats in addition to a handful of statewide offices. → Read More
Course make-up options to be made clear in Anniston student handbook
Board member Mary Harrington said she often hears from students who tell her that they do not know about the options available to them. “My students are unaware,” she said. → Read More
Alexandria man honored for radio service during storm
Buddy Lique won the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers’ “volunteer of the year” award on Friday for his efforts during the tornado and the recovery process. → Read More
Two arrested after indictments on separate sex crimes
Calhoun County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men during the weekend, one on Friday and one on Sunday, following grand jury indictments on separate unrelated sex crimes, according to court records. A Calhoun County grand jury indicted a 29-year-old Selma man in June on charges of second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy, electronic solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a child for sex,… → Read More
Locals bring free food and fellowship to Zinn Park
Michael Butner started Our Community Kitchen in May of 2014 with his wife, Evonne. Having worked with other organizations in Calhoun County, the Butner’s wanted to do something different. → Read More
A permanent wave goodbye: Oxford beautician retires after 63 years
After 63 years as a beautician at Oxford Beauty Shop, Friday marked Henderson’s last day at the salon. She had started working at the salon when she was just 17 → Read More
Thousands still without electricity after storms; temperatures remain high
As of Friday morning, 2,100 Alabama Power customers in Calhoun County without power dues to Thursday’s thunderstorms. Cleburne county has 1,300 customers without power. → Read More
County says Iron Mountain Road work could start this fall
During a Calhoun County Commission work session on Thursday, county engineer Brian Rosenbalm said the city of Anniston requested 0.69 acres of land from Calhoun County Tuesday in order to → Read More
More than 30 years later, students plan to excavate time capsule on Monday
If they could turn back time, some groups who bury capsules of memorabilia would have a better idea of where their treasure lies. Not a problem for a group of → Read More
Slight risk of severe thunderstorms today
The I-20 corridor is faces a risk of severe weather and high winds, forecasters say. → Read More
Deputies arrest 2 on drug charges
Deputies of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man and a woman Friday on charges of unlawful possession of multiple drugs, according to filed reports. → Read More
Grant recipients to build new community spaces in Calhoun County
The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama announced last week that 15 different organizations had each been awarded a $10,000 grant for a new “Open Spaces Sacred Places” project. Two of → Read More
Anniston police investigating two unrelated assaults
Anniston police on Monday were investigating two unrelated first-degree assaults from the weekend. One involved a shotgun, the other involved a moving vehicle. → Read More