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Anniston City Council Reviews Tire Cleanup, Road Financing, Waste Collection Changes and Economic Development

The Anniston City Council addressed a range of municipal issues during its October 20 work session and regular meeting, including ongoing cleanup efforts at Gensco Tire properties, road and bridge ...
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Anniston Museum of Natural History to Host Skulls and Skeletons Event October 31

The Anniston Museum of Natural History will host a special educational event, “Skulls and Skeletons,” on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 1 p.m. The event will offer visitors an opportunity to explore ...
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Piedmont City Council Approves Recovery Residence Ordinance, Reviews Department Reports and Addresses Resident Concerns

The Piedmont City Council addressed several matters during its October 20, 2026, meeting, including the adoption of regulations for recovery residences, monthly reports from city departments, ...
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Pleasant Valley Volleyball Advances to North Super Regional With Sweep of Ranburne

Three-time defending 2A state champion Pleasant Valley sweeps way into North Super Regional, earns a sweet treat. By Joe Medley Paid Advertisment PLEASANT VALLEY — Pleasant Valley’s volleyball program ...
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Oxford Girls Win Calhoun County Cross Country Championship in Tiebreaker; Boys Claim Fifth Straight Title

Eighth-grader comes through to give Oxford girls tiebreaker, first title since 2023. Oxford boys make it five county titles in a row, and Jacksonville’s Mathis, Sloughfy repeat as individual champions ...
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Four Area Volleyball Teams Advance to AHSAA Super Regionals; Jacksonville and Oxford Eliminated

Volleyball regionals start Wednesday at Hoover and Montgomery. Here is a listing of brackets involving area teams: North Super Regional Finley Center (Hoover) Paid Advertisment WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21 ...
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Alabama Attorney General Joins Supreme Court Brief Supporting Religious Exemptions to School Vaccination Requirements

MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case involving parental religious rights and ...
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Area High School Sports Schedule Features Key Football Matchups, Volleyball Regionals Oct. 19–24

High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 19-Oct. 24. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Oct. 23 Jacksonville at ...
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Alabama Forestry Commission Estimates $33.5 Million in Timber Damage From Hurricane Isaias

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) estimates that Hurricane Isaias damaged more than 2.5 million tons of timber across southwest Alabama, resulting in preliminary losses exceeding $33.5 million.
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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Identity Theft Investigation

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a man following an investigation into identity theft and the ...
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Daisha and Dalton Reflect on Episode 4 of The Amazing Race and Challenges in Morocco

Daisha and Dalton continued their journey on The Amazing Race in Episode 4, navigating the crowded streets and markets of ...
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Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Allowing Two Jacksonville Football Players to Return

Temporary restraining order allows two Jacksonville players to return to action as soon as tonight, at Moody. Paid ...