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šŸŒ± What Anniston officers found during a routine traffic stop this week

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Anniston officers found during a routine traffic stop this week
  • How did Annistonā€™s boys stack up at county track?
  • Why an 85-year-old widow was seized from her Anniston home

Also on today's calendar: Tax Lien Investing: The Good, The Bad and The Legal! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 84, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Traffic Stop in Anniston Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest (weisradio.com) ā€” Anniston residents should know that a recent traffic stop in the city led police to seize suspected methamphetamine and cocaine and arrest a driver on drug trafficking charges. Anniston Police say the April 13 stop underscores their ongoing push to keep illegal drugs off local streets and protect the community.
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2. Oxford Boys, Alexandria Girls Take Early Lead at Calhoun County Track Championships (calhounjournal.com) ā€” Anniston track fans have reason to watch closely as Jacksonvilleā€™s and Annistonā€™s boys sit tied for third after day one of the Calhoun County championships at Choccolocco Park. Oxfordā€™s boys and Alexandriaā€™s girls currently lead, with several strong relay and field performances setting up a competitive final day.
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3. ICE Arrests 85-Year-Old French Widow Who Married Her G.I. Sweetheartā€¦ (politicaldog101.com) ā€” An 85-year-old French widow who moved to Anniston to marry her longtime sweetheart is now jailed in Louisiana after his death sparked a bitter inheritance dispute. A Calhoun County probate judge in Anniston has questioned whether the manā€™s son, a former state trooper working at the local federal courthouse, abused his position to trigger her arrest and has appointed an independent administrator for the estate.
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4. X marks the spot. This is Alabama's highest point (montgomeryadvertiser.com) ā€” If youā€™re looking for a quick escape from Annistonā€™s highest point at Cheaha State Park is just a short drive away. The park offers sweeping mountain views, easy road access, hiking, rock climbing with permits, and historic stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, making it a convenient day trip or weekend nature getaway for local residents.
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5. Pentagon Moves to Cancel Collective Bargaining Department Wide (fedweek.com) ā€” An Anniston Army Depot veteran now leading a major federal union is vowing to fight the Pentagonā€™s move to cancel collective bargaining agreements for hundreds of thousands of civilian workers. The new directive, tied to a Trump administration executive order, is already facing multiple court challenges over federal employeesā€™ union and free speech rights.
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  • The babies are 7 weeks old now and fully grownā€¦.
    Ya canā€™t even tell them apart from the parents (Nextdoor Golden Springs)
  • Registration Closes EOD today (9pm)
    Soothe & Float Sound Bath in Anniston Alabama Trade your to-do list for tranquility and join us for a deeply calming sound bath experience whileā€¦ (Nextdoor Glade Road East)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Anniston

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