Small U.S. cities lose luster in downturn

Hawk Eye - Thu Nov 26

America's small cities are losing some of their traditional appeal to upwardly mobile families seeking wholesome neighborhoods, a stable economy and affordable living.

Frying a oeJail Birdsa oe for Thanksgiving

WBMA - Wed Nov 25

Anniston, AL - Volunteers fried "jail birds" at the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday.

Battle of McClellan

ABC 33/40 - Tue Nov 24

It's some of the most coveted land for development in East Alabama. This week there's a new legal fight between some Anniston City Council members and the Calhoun County Commission for control.

Anniston Man Sentenced Today for Three Armed Bank Robberies

American Chronicle - Mon Nov 23

U.S. District Court Judge Inge P. Johnson today sentenced an Anniston man to 20 years and 4 months in prison for the armed robbery of three Alabama banks in 2007, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Patrick Maley.

County's jobless rate is still 7.5%

The Birmingham News - Sat Nov 21

Times Business Writer marian.accardi@htimes.com Metro area reports lowest figure in state last month Madison County's jobless rate for October was 7.5 percent, unchanged from September, according to preliminary figures released Friday by the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations.

SROs at Anniston High

ABC 33/40 - Fri Nov 20

Anniston City Council and the City School Board agree that resource officers should be hired at the Middle and High Schools, but it could take a while.

a oeUn-Paradea oe Schedule

WBMA - Fri Nov 20

The crowd will be moving at Saturday's holiday parade in Anniston while the floats stand still.

New auto supplier to set up shop in Anniston

The Birmingham News - Thu Nov 19

A new auto supplier has landed in Alabama, with plans to employ 25 people in Anniston.

Calhoun Co. Couple Killed in Murder-Suicide, 6 Kids Left Behind

ABC 33/40 - Tue Nov 17

Wellborn, AL - A Calhoun County couple is killed in an apparent murder-suicide and their bodies are discovered by one of their 6 children.

Ala. father of 6 kills wife, self

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Mon Nov 16

The Anniston Star reports that those killed in the shootings early Sunday are identified as Thomas Dee Hart, a construction worker, and his wife of nearly 23 years, 41-year-old Wendy Ramsey Hart.