Anniston News

A huge project to build homes for low-income families is getting under way in Mobile. via Anniston Star

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“Sometimes we look at this place and wonder if it is designed to be this way”

Crime in Anniston has sprung forth this year like an aggressive weed. The city has seen 10 homicides in the first four months of the year - more than all of last year. via Anniston Star

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Anniston Police warn residents to lock their doors and windows to protect themselves from a sexual predator. via WBMA

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Forecasters say a cold front moving into Alabama may bring strong storms and the possibility of tornadoes. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

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“What's so immediate about it that they have to decide all this within a week and we couldn't have done that?”

Two Joint Powers Authority board members say an out-of-town expo later this month conflicts with planned interviews for a new executive for the group overseeing redevelopment of McClellan. via Anniston Star

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A new Walgreens is expected to open in spring 2009 at the corner of Golden Springs and Greenbrier roads, said Walgreens media relations director Carol Hively. via Anniston Star

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The Auburn University trustee selection committee has selected Raymond J. Harbert to fill an at-large position on the school's board of trustees. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

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In a joint effort between law enforcement officers from three agencies, the suspect in this morning's Cheaha Bank robbery in Alexandria, has been taken into custody. via Anniston Star

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“The fact of the matter is, education is not one year, it's not one program, it's at least going into pre-k and into college. That's a 14-15 year business.”

From pre-k to high school - Alabama needs to do more to stop an alarming high school drop out rate. via WVTM-TV Birmingham

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