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A controversial stone mound sits atop a large hill behind the Oxford Exchange.  Photo: Stephen Gross/The Anniston Star/File Experts refute claims in 2nd mound report
Some experts and academics around the state are disagreeing with a University of Alabama archaeologist’s report concluding a pile of stones in Oxford is a natural phenomenon — not built by American Indians centuries ago.
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Arrest report for February 8, 2010
The people listed in this arrest report, whose names and charges are obtained from public records, are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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Anniston jail chef Sylvester White looks over a tray of baked chicken. Steve Gross/The Anniston Star Off to Work: Anniston jail chef oversees efficient kitchen
Sylvester White has been going off to work as the Anniston City Jail’s chef since 1999. Thrift and creativity are the watchwords in his kitchen.
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Police blotter for February 8
Crimes are listed by location. Anonymous tips may be called in to Crime Stoppers at 238-1414. A reward of up to $1,000 may be given.
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Dist. 40 candidates in advertising blitz
With a Sunday school-like rendition of “This Little Light of Mine” playing in the background, state District 40 candidate Ricky Whaley says even though he’s being attacked by “the Birmingham big wigs and country club crowd,” he’s going to continue to run a positive campaign.
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George Smith: Frances ... ‘To love and be loved ...’
From the window of her living room, Frances McMinn McDonald sees beauty.
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The Southern Bottled Water Company in Anniston has reportedly shut down operations while a consultant tweaks its business model. Anniston water bottling company ceases operations
Operations have halted at an Anniston water bottling company which purchases all its water from the Anniston Water Works and Sewer Board, apparently while the company considers changes to its business model.
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Chris Bobo relaxes in his cell at the Anniston City Jail. Photo: Bill Wilson/The Anniston Star BUSTED: Anniston in desperate need for new jail, police facilities
Raw sewage dripping from the ceiling is no one’s idea of an ideal work situation, but for the Anniston Police Department, sometimes it just happens.
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Anniston council rescinds business license ordinances, mayor refuses to step down
The Anniston City Council voted Wednesday to rescind business license ordinances passed in October. The action could cause a deficit in the city’s business-license budget if refunds are issued to business owners.
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Second mound report released
A University of Alabama archaeologist has released a report stating a pile of stones in Oxford was created by natural forces and not American Indians centuries ago — a report written two months after he signed another report stating the opposite.
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George Smith: Will Prickett was one of our heroes...
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WEDNESDAY’S LIST ... of beans ‘n’ greens ‘n’ other things:
A look back at this date in history
by Bill Edwards
Staff writer
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On this day in 1913, the 16th Amendment to the Constitution, providing for a federal income tax, was ratified.
Anniston council to meet today about business licenses
by Rebecca Walker
Star staff writer
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The Anniston City Council plans to meet once again this afternoon concerning amending last year’s business license fee increases.
Hagan opposes tax system, legal gambling
by Patrick McCreless
Star staff writer
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Carol Hagan, a candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives, does not like the current tax system.
Alabama archaeologist releases report
by Patrick McCreless
Star staff writer
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A University of Alabama archaeologist has released a report stating his case that a stone mound in Oxford was created by natural forces and not by Native Americans centuries ago as was indicated in a report he signed last year.
Document: Archaeological monitoring of dismantling of Site 1Ca636 (part 2)
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Part two of the University of Alabama archaeological report supporting a natural origin for the Oxford mound.
Document: Archaeological monitoring of dismantling of Site 1Ca636 (part 1)
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Part one of the University of Alabama archaeological report supporting a natural origin for the Oxford mound.
Legislators have mixed feelings on PACT bill
by Patrick McCreless
Star staff writer
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Natasha Jackson is glad the Alabama Legislature is considering pumping money into the state’s financially troubled prepaid college tuition program, but she is wary of how those additional funds will be managed.
Haiti help goes local: Area minister planning trip to rebuild churches
by Rebecca Walker
Star staff writer
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Today marks three weeks since millions of Haitians found their world crushed to rubble, but the spirit of giving to those affected by the earthquake continues to grow in Calhoun County.
A look back at this date in history
by Bill Edwards
Staff Writer
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On this day in 1876, the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs was formed in New York.

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