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Cleanup continues after diesel fuel leak at Anniston hospital
ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - Cleanup continues in Anniston after a diesel fuel leak at RMC Hospital. With the strong smell of diesel fuel around the hospital campus, RMC officials say their quick response prevented the situation from becoming worse. RMC officials say sensors on their fuel tanks alerted them that...
Pell City HS employee arrested for solicitation of a minor
PELL CITY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Pell City High School employee has been arrested for solicitation of a minor, according to the Pell City Police Department. Robert Fitzgerald Evans was a janitor assigned to the athletic department at the high school. A Pell City Resource Officer assigned to the high...
Missing: 39-year-old woman last seen in Talladega
The Talladega Police Department is asking for help finding a missing person. 39-year-old Susan Darlene Payton was last seen on April 2, 2024 in the Old Shocco Road area of Talladega. She could be driving a 2012 silver Honda Civic. Payton is 5' 8" tall and weighs 180 pounds. She...
Rush Propst supporters rally as Pell City school board schedules special meeting
The Pell City Board of Education has called a special meeting for 8 a.m. Wednesday. Superintendent James Martin told the Anniston Star the agenda includes several personnel items but did not identify any specific personnel. However, it was clear at a Tuesday afternoon protest in Pell City, that citizens –...
Search underway for missing 91-year-old Anniston woman
ANNISTON, Ala. (WBMA) — A search is underway for a 91-year-old Anniston woman who was reported missing Tuesday. The Anniston Police Department said Costella Ware was last seen April 23 shortly before 8:00 p.m. near her residence on Smith Avenue. Police said Ware has Alzheimer's. Ware was last seen...
Athens native trades IT job for NASCAR pit crew gig
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Talladega is the biggest NASCAR race in the state of Alabama. While many take annual pilgrimages to cheer on their favorite drivers, few can say they made it all the way to pit row. But one Athens native gets to be as close as possible to all the action.
Erik Jones transported to hospital after Talladega; will miss Dover race
UPDATE 2: Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 Dollar Tree ToyotaCamry XSE for LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™, will not compete in this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Dover Motor Speedway. LEGACY M.C.’s reserve driver Corey Heim will substitute for Jones in this weekend’s 400-mile race.
Algae Control Efforts at Choccolocco Park’s Lake Result in Fish Casualties
Oxford, AL – Reports of dead fish floating in the waters of Choccolocco Park’s lake in Oxford have sparked concern among visitors and city officials alike. The cause? A recent algae control operation carried out by a contracted company on behalf of the city. According to city leaders, the treatment utilized in the algae control […] The post Algae Control Efforts at Choccolocco Park’s Lake Result in Fish Casualties appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Exploring Nature’s Bounty: A Guided Wildflower Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve
Anniston, AL – This past weekend, nature enthusiasts gathered at Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston, AL, for a journey through the world of native wildflowers and plants. Led by Dr. Jimmy Triplett, a botanist known for his expertise in plant taxonomy and evolutionary biology, the event promised a deep dive into the diverse flora thriving in […] The post Exploring Nature’s Bounty: A Guided Wildflower Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
An Oxford teacher makes it to the Sweet Sixteen in the State of Alabama’s Teacher of the Year.
An Oxford teacher makes it to the Sweet Sixteen in the State of Alabama’s Teacher of the Year nominations. People are flipping over The Carver Community Center in Anniston. It’s time to come Alive at the Anniston Museums and Gardens. Warmer weather but possibly wet tomorrow. Forecast details are right here. A local baseball player […] The post An Oxford teacher makes it to the Sweet Sixteen in the State of Alabama’s Teacher of the Year. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Anniston Police Stats 04/15/2024 to 04/31/2024
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department shares their weekly stats. The stats for the week of 04/15/2024 to 04/31/2024. Anniston Officers answered a total of 1111 calls for service. There were 96 criminal incident/offense reports taken. There were 78 miscellaneous (minor) incident reports taken. There were 17 felony arrests. There were 33 misdemeanor arrests. […] The post Anniston Police Stats 04/15/2024 to 04/31/2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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