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Celebrations: Lindsey/Marshall engagement
Kathryn B. Lindsey of Centre announces the engagement of her daughter, Perry Kathryn Lindsey, to Sgt. Joshua Ryan Marshall, son of William and Sue Marshall of Jacksonville and the late Betsy Marshall, formerly of Antrim, N.H.
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From class to crafts: Vacation Bible School Guide 2013
While classrooms are winding down, Vacation Bible School is just getting started. VBS programs begin in early June and run throughout the summer.
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Religion Roundtable: Why do we say grace over a meal?
Area faith leaders answer your questions.
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Five generations of the Hester family
Five generations of the Hester family of Ohatchee.
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Ranburne Elementary School students in Valerie Cofield’s third grade class include front row, Madison Alewine, Aden Chambers, Tyler Craft, Jes Hewitt, Christian Isbell and Ben Jackson; back row, Martina Ledbetter, Ashten Lewis, Mason Merrell, Cade Mitchell, Kylee Prestridge, Jordan Winkles and Chloe Yates. Photo: Special to The Star
Congrats to ... Ranburne Elementary students
Ranburne Elementary School third grade classes recently completed the Body Quest: Food of the Warrior program.
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Zack Finch
Congrats to ... Zack Finch
Zack Finch of New Hope, formerly of Jacksonville and Oxford, alternately plays first base, third base and catcher for the 12-year old New Hope Indians Recreation league baseball team in Madison County.
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Tyler Thomas
Salute to ... Tyler Thomas
Cadet Tyler Thomas received the Daughters of The Founders and Patriots, Alabama Chapter, ROTC award April 17.
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Tyler Roden
Salute to ... Tyler Roden
Cadet Tyler Roden, son of Charles and Gina Roden of Munford, was recently named to the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
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League for Animal Welfare: OJ
Meet OJ. He is an 8-week-old kitten that has had his first set of shots and is very friendly and sweet. He and his 13 brothers and sisters are in need of happy, healthy homes.
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Anniston Animal Shelter: Miss Bird
Miss Bird is a medium bird dog mix with a sparkling personality. She loves everyone and plays well with other dogs.
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Salute to ... Jacob B. Denney
Marine Corps Pvt. Jacob B. Denney, son of Kimberly R. Elkins of Jacksonville and Douglas B. Denney of Oxford, recently graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. He is a 2012 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School.
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Maj. Dewayne Williams Memorial golf tournament rescheduled
The sixth annual Maj. Dewayne Williams Memorial golf tournament, originally scheduled for May 4 at the Anniston Country Club, has been rescheduled to June 8 due to bad weather.
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Salute to ... Robert D. Shores-Roos
Marine Corps Pvt. Robert D. Shores-Roos, recently graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. He is a 2012 graduate of Spring Garden High School.
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Gardening
  • On Gardening: Two steps to a yard free of fire ants
    by Dani Carroll
    Special to The Star
    05.19.13 - 03:10 am
  • On Gardening: For a healthy garden, get back to basics
    by Danielle Carroll
    Special to The Star
    05.05.13 - 02:57 am
  • On Gardening: They’re back … kudzu bugs are on the prowl
    by Danielle Carroll
    Special to The Star
    04.28.13 - 03:00 am
  • On Gardening: For easier gardening, raise a little bed
    by Danielle Carroll
    Special to The Star
    04.07.13 - 02:57 am
  • Fashion
  • Too Thrifty Chicks: Find a new way to rock an old favorite
    by Markeshia Ricks
    Special to The Star
    05.12.13 - 01:11 am
  • Too Thrifty Chicks: Solutions to thrifting pitfalls can be found online
    by Ashante Reese and Markeshia Ricks
    Special to The Star
    05.05.13 - 02:50 am
  • Too Thrifty Chicks: Ring in spring with bright, floral prints
    by Ashante Reese and Markeshia Ricks
    Special to The Star
    04.14.13 - 02:59 am
  • Crafts
  • Make This: It’s time to slow down, garment industry
    by Deirdre Long
    dlong@annistonstar.com
    05.19.13 - 03:35 am
  • Make This: Repurposing family heirlooms keeps the past alive
    by Deirdre Long
    dlong@annistonstar.com
    05.12.13 - 01:26 am
  • Make This: Homemade PB&J is crazy good and good for you
    by Deirdre Long
    dlong@annistonstar.com
    05.05.13 - 03:03 am
  • Make This! Half projects, but a whole column
    by Deirdre Long
    dlong@annistonstar.com
    04.14.13 - 02:57 am
  • Make This! More mobile apps to rev your creative engines
    by Deirdre Long
    dlong@annistonstar.com
    03.31.13 - 02:57 am
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