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Man convicted of shooting into Birmingham police car now charged in deadly murder-for-hire scheme
A man already in prison is the fourth person charged in an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy in Alabama that left a 46-year-old man dead in Sylacauga. Montrell Deontrea Towns, 30, is charged with capital murder/murder-for-hire in the 2021 killing of Bradford Franklin Isbell. Previously indicted on the same charges are Markkeis...
Workers at an electric bus plant in Anniston unionized and won double-digit raises
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On May 16, the Communications Workers of America announced that workers at the New Flyer electric bus plant in Anniston had successfully unionized and ratified their first union contract. Around 600 New Flyer workers joined the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers, the industrial division of the CWA.
Anniston’s proposed zoning ordinance makes its way before city council
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -The process for the city of Anniston to adopt a new zoning ordinance continues to drag along. The issue finally made it’s way to the city council agenda, months after the city’s planning commission first sent it to the council without any recommendation. Mayor Jack...
Anniston Police Stats 05/13/2024 to 05/19/2024
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 05/13/2024 to 05/19/2024. Anniston Officers answered a total of 950 calls for service. There were 72 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were 57 miscellaneous (minor) incident reports taken. There were four felony arrests. There were 14 misdemeanor arrests. […] The post Anniston Police Stats 05/13/2024 to 05/19/2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Color blooms on Broadway Avenue as the Magnolia Garden Club adorns Sylacauga with new hanging flower baskets
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Sylacauga’s downtown streets are now awash with vibrant colors in the form of eighteen hanging flower baskets, thanks to the efforts of the Magnolia Garden Club. Spearheaded by Libby Renn, the club’s First Vice-President, the Broadway Avenue hanging flower basket project has blossomed into reality...
Look Back ... to a geyser at Quintard Mall, 1999
May 20, 1949, in The Star: The Veterans of Foreign Wars observance of its 50th anniversary this year gives added significance to the annual sale of VFW “buddy poppies” to be held here tomorrow, said Cmdr. Tipton of Post 924. The handmade poppies are the creation of veterans confined to government hospitals. The proceeds from the sale are used entirely for veterans’ welfare. Around two-thirds of the funds will remain in Anniston to aid needful veterans and their dependents. Also this date: R. C. Moyer, manager of the Linen Thread Company plant at Blue Mountain, spoke on the progress and condition of the local cotton and textile industry in a speech delivered to Anniston Kiwanis Club members yesterday. The company he works for was established in 1897, Moyer said. He mentioned that Calhoun County is home to 22 textile plants, and that one out of every four skilled workers in Alabama are in the textile industry.
East Alabama rural training hub moving forward with redevelopment plans
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - With new partnerships coming on board, EARTH Foundation President Margaret Morton says the future is looking bright for Avondale Mills. The East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training Hub is moving forward with their redevelopment initiative to transform the former Eva Jane building. Plans continue to re-purpose...
Sylacauga High School announces Valedictorian and Co-Salutatorians for Class of 2024
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Sylacauga High School has announced its top academic achievers for the Class of 2024 with Natalie Robinson securing the title of Valedictorian and Elizabeth Atkinson along with Camilla Friday being honored as Co-Salutatorians. Natalie Robinson, daughter of Michael and Angela Robinson, has not only excelled academically...
Sylacauga City Council proposed agenda – May 23, 2024
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City Council will convene on Thursday night, May 23, at 6:00 p.m. with a work session prior to the meeting. 1. Authorize Mayor Jim Heigl to enter into a Nuisance and Abatement contract with Mintz Machine, effective June 1, 2024. (Equipment provided on an hourly basis, inclusive of operator and fuel. Rubber Track Skid Steer in 70HP class with Bucket and Grapple – $160; Track Hoe with thumb in 18K lb. class – $160; Tractor with Bucket and Brush Hog 50HP class; or Skid Steer with Brush Axe attachment – $160; Commercial Grade Mower with minimum 54-inch Deck – $160; Commercial Grade String Trimmer – $160; Board Up Services – $50 per sheet of OSB; Debris Removal – $65 per ton)
Northwest Florida advances to NJCAA Quarterfinal
OXFORD, AL. (WMBB) – The Northwest Florida State softball team shut out Pima (AZ) 7-0 on Tuesday afternoon, advancing to the NJCAA Tournament Quarterfinals. The Raiders improved to 56-4 and will face Wallace State (AL) on Wednesday, May 22, at 3:00 CDT.
Anniston to Host 34th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Centennial Memorial Park
Anniston, AL — The City of Anniston invites the community to join in honoring the brave men and women of the military who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. The 34th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 27th, at Centennial Memorial Park. The ceremony will commence at […] The post Anniston to Host 34th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Centennial Memorial Park appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
From Anniston’s Donoho Falcons to a New Bison
Anniston, AL – Sewell parlays three successful baseball seasons at Donoho into chance to play for Southern Union Community College. By Joe Medley Blake Sewell had a lot fewer than six degrees of separation from what became his chance to play college baseball. Hitting lessons with the right connection got the Donoho senior pitcher/infielder a look […] The post From Anniston’s Donoho Falcons to a New Bison appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind launches modern manufacturing program
The Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, in partnership with East AlabamaWorks, launches a Modern Manufacturing Program to students, ages 16 and older, within the Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, the Helen Keller School of Alabama and E.H. Gentry Facility. The MMP was created based on the industry needs of automotive manufacturers in Alabama.
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