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PIEDMONT, Ala. (WIAT) — Officers with the Piedmont Police Department announced the arrest of two men after allegedly burglarizing and assaulting a juvenile Sunday. According to PPD, officers saw a juvenile get out of a vehicle at a grocery store parking lot and had a bloody face. It was reported that the juvenile was in […]

JACKSONVILLE − Consider Rich Rodriguez not a subscriber to the, "If you got two quarterbacks, you got zero," crowd. After Jacksonville State football's 21-0 win over Eastern Michigan where Logan Smothers started and played a majority of the snaps, Rodriguez reiterated his claim that the Gamecocks (3-1) have two quarterbacks that they consider starting caliber. Smothers, a transfer from Nebraska, is one alongside Zion Webb, the starter from last year who received a seventh-year exemption this summer. ...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Gadsden.

The Anniston Police Department (APD) is searching for a missing woman who has not been seen since Sunday.

CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Concerned neighbors in the Saks community want answers as to why halfway houses are being clustered in Calhoun County. "There is a need for this, I just feel like we are putting too many of them in my county," said Terry Howell, Calhoun County Commissioner, District 4.

This week in Calhoun County, Alabama, there were three notable incidents that occurred at local educational institutions. These incidents include a teacher being arrested after starting a fire at Saks High School, multiple incidents of harassment and criminal activity at Jacksonville State University, and Anniston High School canceling a parade and pep rally due to an off-campus shooting.

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State receiver Quinton Lane seemed to earn the respect of the coaching staff after almost immediately earning starting snaps following his transfer from Stetson. After being named a captain for Jacksonville State’s matchup with Eastern Michigan, Lane showed that he’s starting to emerge as one of...

Disclaimer : This content is written with the help of AI. Gadsden, Alabama may be landlocked, but don't underestimate its ability to satisfy your seafood cravings. With a thriving culinary scene, the city boasts several exceptional seafood restaurants that are sure to leave diners hooked. Let's dive into Gadsden's top six seafood hotspots:

The Quintard Mall has been a focal point in Oxford, Alabama, since its grand opening in August 1970. Developed by James A. Grimmer, the mall initially featured thirty-two inline tenants and two anchor stores: Britt’s Department Store and JCPenney. Over the years, the mall has seen several transformations, including the closure of Britt’s in the early 1980s and its replacement with Sears.

CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A physical education teacher at Saks High School has been arrested after authorities say he is accused of setting a fire and having a gun on campus. Lagregory Deon Thomas, 38, was booked into the Calhoun County Jail on charges of Arson 2nd and Criminal...

ALEXANDRIA, Ala. — Its shade was enormous and comforting. The old oak tree stood for 100 years, probably more. Generations of students in Alexandria, Alabama, have stories to tell – stories about their beloved oak tree that has meant so much. That's because the old oak tree stood...

Central Alabama had a nice end to summer with warm and less humid weather conditions. From BJCC downtown to Gadsden and Tuscaloosa, the area enjoyed temperatures between 80 to 82 degrees, which is ideal for the upcoming weekend. Additionally, the state fair – which goes on till 11 PM – is set to have a lovely 84 degrees around 4 PM, dropping to the upper 60s later.

An auto parts store turned outdoor market? Now that’s a transformation. Main Street Anniston has announced the new Anniston City Market, and they’re celebrating with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Here’s what you need to know. About the new Anniston City Market. Anniston Auto Parts Store used to...

Sep. 23—Sept. 23, 1948, in The Star: Bids for the new auditorium to be built as part of the expansion plan at Jacksonville State Teachers College were advertised today. Being financed by the 5-mill school tax in agreement with the Jacksonville school board, the auditorium will contain an elevated floor. There will be a large foyer and stage, with dressing rooms below, and it will be used jointly by the high school and the college. Campus improvements put in during the summer include an enlarged and redecorated Supply Shop (that's a student lounge area in the basement of Graves Hall), 1,000 more seats and a new press and radio box at the football field and concrete walkways outside the high school area. Also this date: Coach Bill Farrell's Ohatchee Indians are headed for their first intra-county skirmish of the new football season, facing off against Coach Lou Scales' Alexandria Valley Cubs. Their game in Ohatchee will start tomorrow afternoon (Friday) at 1 o'clock. Alton Bryant is quarterback for Ohatchee; doing the same honors for Alexandria will be either James Reese or Grover Prickett — apparently coach Scales hasn't made up his mind yet.

CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - After a teacher at Saks High School was arrested for having a gun on campus, Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade is calling for more mental health assistance within correctional facilities. With only one mental illness facility for criminals, he says something must be done to help officers and the community.

Due to recent violence, the homecoming football match at Anniston High School has been cancelled. The game against White Plains High School was called off by the Calhoun County School System. This was a direct result of a shooting that injured a student a few days earlier. The tragic shooting incident occurred during a homecoming week gathering at the South Highland community center. Several female students from Anniston High School were involved.

Sept. 22, 1948, in The Star: The mystery surrounding why a young woman heaved a rock through a window of First National Bank in Anniston two nights ago was somewhat resolved today when authorities learned she was a 17-year-old orphan girl who formerly lived in Anniston but more recently had been staying with distant relatives in Detroit. She “apparently succumbed temporarily to an attack of hysteria” due to various domestic problems when the window-smashing incident occurred, according to Calhoun County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Cecil Miller. He declined to give the girl’s name for fear of making the situation for her worse. Also this date: Listed in the classified real estate ads is a 28-acre lake situated eight miles from Anniston and one-half mile off a paved road. The property listed for sale encompasses 87 acres and boasts cabin sites around the lake, giving it possibilities as a commercial or private club. The ad does not say exactly where the lake is located, however. [Any guesses?]

PLEASANT VALLEY — During Pleasant Valley’s football practices, Holt Bentley sports a headband identical to one worn by Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II. As an avid Braves baseball fan, Bentley knows what success can look like for a team, and now he’s getting to live it at Pleasant Valley High School.

PLEASANT VALLEY — After an injury kept her on the sidelines for the first part of her senior season, Maddie Schwabe’s upbeat spirit still remains the same. Schwabe, a senior, has been a key member of Pleasant Valley’s volleyball program. A year ago, she helped lead the Raiders to the 2022 state finals as the team’s setter.

The Calhoun County Commission and three municipalities are continuing the “Snip-It Ticket” program helping make spay and neuter services more affordable. The program is administered by the commission in association with Alabama Spay/Neuter. Residents of the unincorporated areas of the county will be issued vouchers in the amount...