Events of local interest from 75 and 25 years ago. Read the full story
This version of “Julius Caesar” is set in a future, post-apocalyptic Rome, and the roles were cast without regard to age, race or gender. While the lead characters of Caesar and Cassius are played by men, Brutus and Antony are played by women. Read the full story
The second-generation owner of the small, bright-yellow brick store on the outskirts of Jacksonville on Alabama 204 reopened the business Aug. 1. Read the full story
Republicans could repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act next year if the GOP holds onto its majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, told a crowd in Anniston on Tuesday. Read the full story
This version of “Julius Caesar” is set in a future, post-apocalyptic Rome, and the roles were cast without regard to age, race or gender. While the lead characters of Caesar and Cassius are played by men, Brutus and Antony are played by women.
The second-generation owner of the small, bright-yellow brick store on the outskirts of Jacksonville on Alabama 204 reopened the business Aug. 1.
Republicans could repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act next year if the GOP holds onto its majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, told a crowd in Anniston on Tuesday.
A woman who started a charitable nonprofit after witnessing deep poverty in Cleburne County is stepping down from her work after 17 years.
“We’re reaching out to try to aid, educate and support returning veterans,” said Bobby Browne, who is a comondant with the local Marine Corps League and department executive committeeman of the American Legion’s 15th district.
Events of local interest from 75 and 25 years ago..
George Smith's column of Wednesday 15 August 2018
A spokesman says government officials will pick one of three downtown Anniston sites for a new federal courthouse in a matter of weeks.
“I’m glad to be here, literally,” Wayne Caldwell said, getting a round of laughs from the more than 30 people in attendance. “To be an Oxford guy is to know you’re with a community that cares about you.”
Business owners spoke in generally favorable terms Tuesday night about a proposed amendment to the city’s business license ordinance which would raise the fees for some businesses and lower them for others. The owners addressed their comments to members of the Heflin City Council during a work session.
The public is invited to attend the third annual Lip Sync Battle from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Oxford Civic Center. Hosted by the Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties, money raised by the event will help fund the nonprofit’s programs for area people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
The financial revelation came during a joint meeting between the Anniston City Council and the city’s school board. As late as April 2017, the school district had $300,000 in reserves.
Anniston firefighters put out a blaze that destroyed one trailer at a mobile home park in Blue Mountain Tuesday morning.
A Delta man died Monday afternoon in a crash on Alabama Highway 9 near Lineville, according to state troopers.
Events of local interest from 25 years ago.
JACKSONVILLE — The City Council isn’t eager to relax rules so college students can more easily find places to live in town after the March 19 tornado, but the issue brought many eager speakers to a meeting Monday night.
County residents raised concerns about the condition of two Cleburne County roads and one bridge during Monday night’s commission meeting.
The Alabama Democratic Party on Saturday approved Jacksonville resident Pamela Howard as its candidate for the District 40 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, possibly clearing the way for Howard to return to the ballot after a paperwork gaffe.
A business on the Calhoun County line near Eastaboga reported $25,000 in fraudulent charges on a company credit card last week, according to a report filed by the Sheriff’s Office.
If you had been a Star reader 75 or 25 years ago, these items might have caught your attention.
Events of local interest from 75 and 25 years ago.
The engine in my new-old Kia Sportage is not so much as a whisper. Tires are just about as quiet and from the Eastern Bypass the foothills of the Appalachians fade into a misty purple.
Students and faculty alike can expect some growing pains, from relocated classrooms and less parking space to ongoing construction and fewer housing options.
According to the mayor, the Jacksonville Arts Council came up with the idea for the festival. More than 200 people participated in the color run.
