Mayor Ciara Smith-Roston

09/02/2026

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

On August 12, 2026, the Anniston Police Department and the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit executed a search warrant in the 3000 block of McKleroy Avenue after officers developed probable cause to believe illegal drugs were being funneled through the residence.

With the assistance of the Anniston Police Department Special Response Team, investigators executed the warrant and recovered approximately 2 ounces of suspected fentanyl, along with U.S. currency.

To put that amount into better perspective, the DEA has stated that as little as 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be a potentially lethal dose. At that benchmark, this seizure represents the equivalent of more than 28,000 potentially lethal doses removed from our community.

Illegal drug trafficking does not exist in a vacuum. Drug activity is routinely intertwined with other criminal activity and is a significant driver of theft, weapons offenses, assaults, and violence in communities across the country. When we target drug trafficking operations, our goal extends beyond simply removing narcotics. We are targeting one of the underlying engines that fuels crime and destroys families and neighborhoods.

This investigation remains ongoing, and criminal charges are expected.

The Anniston Police Department will continue working with our partners to identify individuals and organizations responsible for distributing dangerous drugs in our city. Additional drug operations are being targeted, and more enforcement actions will follow.

Our message to those engaged in the drug trade is simple: If you choose to peddle poison in our city, expect a visit from us.

We will continue doing our part to make Anniston a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.

08/22/2026

Home.

Sunset this evening from Anniston

08/21/2026

I had the opportunity to stop by HerSpace Fit today for their ribbon cutting, and I am so proud to welcome a business built on the foundation of promoting women’s health and wellness.

Creating a safe and encouraging space where women can prioritize themselves and become the best versions of themselves is so important, and HerSpace Fit is doing just that. Businesses like this add so much to the fabric of our community, and I am excited to see the impact they will make.

Congratulations to Mandy and Abby, and to your families, on this exciting milestone! Wishing you all continued success as you grow and create a space where women feel empowered to thrive. Anniston is proud to have you! ❤️

Ladies, we have a new gym! 😊🫶🏽

Here’s to many years of success! 🎉💪🏽

08/21/2026

This man is an inspiration.

Since 1972, he has served Anniston with a dream that continues to evolve into something that can impact generations to come. It’s not often that you meet a true dreamer, a visionary. Someone who can see something bigger, have the patience to build it piece by piece, and the tenacity to keep moving forward as the years pass.

That takes vision. It takes patience. It takes faith. It takes a real dreamer.

From West Anniston Drugstore to Downey Medical, his journey is a testament to what can happen when you believe in a community and remain committed to seeing your vision through.

I’m just grateful to witness the impact, to learn from the example he has set, and to see a dream that started decades ago continuing to grow and create opportunities for generations to come.

I look forward to seeing how far you go, Mr. Downey. I just hope Anniston is lucky enough to keep you here, always!

What an incredible legacy. I am blessed to have been apart of your ribbon cutting celebration! Congratulations!