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George Smith - 'Vote For' just plain ugly
George Smith's column for Feb. 8, 2012
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Downtown teardown may have come too soon
Past and current members of Anniston's historic commission say the city lacked paperwork it needed to demolish buildings on the future site of a new justice center.
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Anniston moving forward with retirement fund rescue
Under the proposal, police, firefighters and the city would all pay more to shore up the ailing Police and Fire Department Retirement Fund.
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Bentley proposes charter schools, bond issue in State of State
The Alabama governor proposed the creation of a "limited number" of charter schools and a bond issue to pay for a major road-repair initiative in his State of the State address Tuesday.
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Gov. Bentley's State of the State Address: the full text
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley's prepared remarks for his state of the state address, delivered Tuesday evening.
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Gym fees rise as Anniston prepares to open new aquatic center
When the city’s new aquatic center and sports complex opens in March, Truman Gym will close. But a new facility isn’t cheap. The city expects the final tab for the renovations to be about $4.5 million, and a bigger facility means more upkeep. One way the city expects to recoup its investment is by increasing membership fees.
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Downtown demolition making way for Anniston justice center
Beyond the yellow caution tape and next to a deteriorating union hall on the corner of Moore Avenue, a giant pile of concrete, bricks and wood stood in the middle of the block – the remains of a building demolished last week to make room for the new justice center in Anniston.
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Projection direction: New display technology replacing chalkboards in Calhoun County classrooms
LCD projectors, like computers, are now a technological staple in the classroom, said Lisa Amerson, the system’s technology director. Newer classroom technologies, such as computerized white boards, depend on the devices, she said.
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Where the buffalo roam: That's now in Georgia, not Anniston Army Depot
The supplemental feedings, the equipment and the veterinary bills were quite expensive, she said. So, depot administrators decided the herd would be better off in a new home.
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George Smith: The story here is: ‘I be a stupid’
George Smith's column for Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012
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As charter schools debate begins in Alabama, the shape they’ll take is an open question
by Tim Lockette
tlockette@annistonstar.com
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Alabama GOP leaders, including Gov. Robert Bentley, have said that approving a charter school program is a high priority in the legislative session that begins Tuesday.
JSU again denies Star access to athletes’ drug test reports
by Al Muskewitz
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Acting university counsel Sam Monk and Koegel assured The Star the results of the Gamecocks’ drug testing were “very positive,” but would not provide substantiating data.
The jail that wasn't: Sheriff Amerson once pitched the idea of a central lockup serving several cities
by Brian Anderson
banderson@annistonstar.com
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Amerson said a few years ago he had sent a plan to local municipalities, outlining the benefits of one jail serving the whole county. It wasn’t greeted with much enthusiasm.
Alabama Gives Day deemed successful
by Patrick McCreless
pmccreless@annistonstar.com
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“We were pleased,” said United Way marketing director Shannon Jenkins. “Of course, we were pleased with any gifts anyone wanted to give us.”
ID theft complaints draw wide response
by Brian Anderson
banderson@annistonstar.com
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District Attorney Brian McVeigh said the first thing residents should do if they feel they are a victim of identity theft is to contact their bank, and then contact the police.
Man hospitalized after three-car crash this morning on Quintard (5 p.m. update)
by Laura Johnson
lbjohnson@annistonstar.com
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William Curry, 84, of Anniston was listed in critical but stable condition after the accident, said Anniston police Officer Roy Bennett, the accident investigator.
Neighbors aid man who lost home on account of unsafe conditions
by Laura Johnson
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A page titled “Help Mr. Bill Austin — Kindness Begins at Home” appeared on the social networking site Thursday.
Pay raise sought for adjuncts teaching at JSU
by Laura Johnson
lbjohnson@annistonstar.com
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According to nationally gathered figures, a typical adjunct nationwide, on average, receives $2,700 for the same work that earns a JSU adjunct $1,500.
Arson suspected in Saks house fire
by Tim Lockette
tlockette@annistonstar.com
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Firefighters say someone set a fire that burned part of a mobile home on Glade Road in Saks around 8 p.m. Thursday. The Anniston Fire Department responded within ten minutes to the call it received about the fire.
Honda sales jump in January
by Patrick McCreless
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Mark Morrison, spokesman for the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama plant in Lincoln, said, "Today, our industry is rebounding and our team of associates in Lincoln is glad that it is. The demand for the products we are producing is encouraging.”
  • Multiple arson fires Tuesday in White Plains
    by Brian Anderson
    banderson@annistonstar.com
    02.01.12 - 04:49 pm

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