February 2015 – Michael Dean Smith

Forecasts of cold, ice prompt schools to delay Tuesday classes

February 23, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast

The National Weather Service in Birmingham on Monday placed Calhoun County under a Winter Weather Advisory until 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Precipitation is expected to

Police investigate second Anniston homicide of 2015

February 14, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast

(WDNG) – Three weeks after Anniston police made an arrest in the city’s first homicide of the year, authorities have now launched an investigation into

Alabama driver’s license fees quietly increased

February 12, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast, Resume

Alabama drivers seeking a new or renewed license may be surprised by increased costs that quietly went into effect this week. The Alabama Law Enforcement

Alabama drug convicts could see welfare restrictions eased under proposed law change

February 12, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast

A bill prefiled in the Alabama Senate wants to ease restriction for residents ineligible for welfare benefits because of felony drug convictions. Under a proposed

Same-sex marriages accepted in Calhoun County beginning Wednesday

February 11, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast, Resume

ANNISTON – Marriage licenses for same-sex couples in Calhoun County will proceed on Wednesday. Calhoun County Probate Judge Alice Martin on Wednesday morning said a

Same-sex marriage licenses in Calhoun County remain on hold

February 10, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast, Resume

ANNISTON – Marriage licenses for same-sex couples in Calhoun County remain on hold Tuesday while a court battle continues in south Alabama. An additional 15

Plan considered to reduce stormwater user fees for nonprofits

February 10, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast

ANNISTON – The Anniston City Council on Monday heard a proposal from City Manager Brian Johnson that could cut the maximum $3,000 per year fee by

Department of Revenue to notify taxpayers about potential breach of personal information

February 9, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast

The Alabama Department of Revenue has flagged 16,000 income tax returns after officials discovered attempts to file fraudulent returns, according to a statement on Thursday.

Calhoun County judge follows order banning same-sex marriage licenses, dozens demonstrate in support of federal ruling

February 9, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast, Resume

(WDNG) – Calhoun County Probate Judge Alice Martin on Monday said her office will follow the previous day’s order from Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice

State lawmaker considering change to mental health legislation

February 5, 2015 Michael Smith Anniston Broadcast, Government, Newstalk 1450 WDNG-AM 1450

(WDNG) – Rep. K.L. Brown says things like the officer-involved shooting in Jacksonville on Veteran’s Day 2014 cannot happen again and now he’s considering sponsoring