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Anniston, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Anniston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See when Anniston’s biggest 2026 region football games kick off.
  • How a 1951 tragedy and road fight shaped Anniston’s story
  • Anniston resident named in latest Cherokee County arrest roundup.

Also on today's calendar: FREE BINGO @ Struts of Oxford and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. '26 prep football schedules (easportstoday.com) — High school football fans in and around Anniston can now map out the entire 2026 season, with several region matchups featuring Anniston at home and on the road. The master schedule lists dates, opponents, and home/away designations for coverage-area teams, and will be updated with scores once games kick off in August.
   

2. On this day — July 1 (annistonstar.com) — Anniston’s past comes into sharp focus with a 1951 remembrance of Pfc. Billie F. Chappell, an 18-year-old Anniston High graduate killed in Korea, and a look back at debate over widening the city’s Quintard parkway to handle growing traffic. Together, the clippings highlight how national events and local infrastructure decisions have long shaped daily life in Anniston.
   

3. Cherokee County Arrest Files for Wednesday, July 1 (weisradio.com) — An Anniston resident is among several people listed in Cherokee County’s latest 24-hour arrest report, which also notes the current jail population. The brief roundup outlines charges ranging from drug offenses to failure to appear, while stressing that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

4. New law to ease path to homeownership for Alabama's disabled... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — A new Alabama law taking effect Oct. 1 will simplify how severely disabled veterans document property tax exemptions when applying for home loans, potentially easing their path to homeownership. The measure was co-sponsored in the Senate by Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, and creates a single exemption certificate accepted in all 67 counties.
   

5. Mackey picked as 'Teacher of the Year' at Horizon (themadisonrecord.com) — An Anniston native, Tymeria Mackey, has been named 2026 Teacher of the Year at Horizon Elementary in Madison after persevering through profound personal loss. Her story highlights how her Calhoun County roots, faith, and dedication to special education students shaped a career focused on service and student support.
   

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  • [06/30/2026] Extreme Heat Warning For North Alabama Into Wednesday Evening
    https://ema.alabama.gov/14661/extreme-heat-warning-for-north-alabama-into-wednesday-evening/ (Nextdoor )
  • [7/1/26] Hot and Humid into Weekend with Increasing Rain Chances
    Hot and humid conditions will continue into the weekend with highs in the 90s and lows only reaching the middle 70s. Heat index values could reach… (Nextdoor )
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Anniston. Apply here.
  • Freeway Insurance Services America - First Acceptance Insurance Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Bilingual Insurance Sales Trainee/ Sales Representative in Anniston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anniston here.

Ok Anniston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Anniston

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