Local News
Local survey cites domestic violence as biggest problem
Anniston residents in a survey taken in recent months say domestic violence is the biggest problem facing local neighborhoods, followed by unemployment and drug dealers in public places.
5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Nov. 13 deadline to qualify for House seat
Three Jacksonville men said Monday they will run for the House District 40 seat vacated by Democrat Rep. Lea Fite, who died last week. But anyone, really — Democrats, Republicans, Independents — can go after the post, so long as they follow a set of rules, meet deadlines and, well, qualify.
5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Smitherman George Smith: Former Cub moving up, now a colonel
George Smith’s column for Wednesday, November 4, 2009.
5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Anniston Veterans parade will return Nov. 11
The Anniston Veterans Day parade will return on Nov. 11 after a hiatus, organizers said Monday.
5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Roswitha Sparks with the Weaver Post Office holds up a page of breast cancer stamp that the Post Office is selling to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Weaver near top of state in stamp sales for cancer research
Weaver’s Post Office is No. 4 in the state for selling breast cancer awareness stamps and raising money for research.
5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Community calendar
View local area events happening Wednesday and Thursday.
5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Mayor Young undecided about running for Fite's seat
PIEDMONT — Mayor Brian Young has yet to decide if he will make a run for the vacant seat left by Alabama House District 40 Rep. Lea Fite, who died last week.
5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
A look back at this date in history
On this day last year, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States.
5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Sara Doss spends time in her living room reading. She sits next to an end table with a photograph of her husband, Dane Doss, who died after battling Alzheimer s. Sara herself battled breast cancer. Photo: Trent Penny/The Anniston Star Keep going: Local woman battled breast cancer while watching her husband fade away due to Alzheimer's
Sara Doss never worried about the cancerous lump in her breast. Her husband was dying from Alzheimer’s. Seeing her husband of 54 years fade away was harder than the violently ill days after chemotherapy, harder than seeing thick clumps of blond hair tangled in a comb or wrapped around her fingers.
1 day 5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Fite Election set for Fite's seat: 3 vying to replace Jacksonville Democrat in Alabama House
Gov. Bob Riley’s office on Monday announced dates for a special election to fill the vacant seat of Alabama House Dist. 40 Rep. Lea Fite, the Jacksonville Democrat who died last week.
1 day 5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Anniston: School system investigates potential factors in boy's suicide
by Megan Nichols
Staff Writer
1 day 5 hrs ago | 1 1 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Anniston school officials said Monday they're still investigating what may have led to the death of Tre'Juan Figures. The 12-year-old, who went by Trey, took his own life last Tuesday night in his west Anniston home.
Victim claims negligence in suit against The Victoria
by Rebecca Walker
Staff Writer
1 day 5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The victim of an alleged rape who was kidnapped in November 2007 from The Victoria Inn in Anniston has filed a lawsuit against the hotel's former owners and the suspect named in the case.
Carpet manufacturer to expand Roanoke plant
by Deirdre Long
Entertainment Editor
1 day 5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Mohawk Industries, a flooring supplier for residential and commercial buildings, announced last week it plans to expand production at its Roanoke carpet-backing facility.
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama will host education forum tonight
by Dan Whisenhunt
Assistant Metro Editor
1 day 5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama will co-sponsor a forum at the Anniston City Meeting Center tonight that focuses on ensuring high-quality early-childhood programs.
A look back at this date in history
by Bill Edwards
Staff Writer
1 day 5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
On this day in 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, the second manmade satellite, into orbit; on board was a dog named "Laika" who was sacrificed in the experiment.
Gov. Riley sets dates for special House election
by The Associated Press
1 day 15 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Bob Riley has scheduled a special election to fill the state House District 40 seat vacated by the death of Democratic Rep. Lea Fite of Jacksonville.
Monday Record for November 2
1 day 19 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Public records and vital statistics in Calhoun County for the week of Nov. 2, 2009.
Local hunter's footage to be featured on TV
by Rebecca Walker
Staff Writer
2 days 5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Fans of armchair deer hunting can catch one of Oxford's finest on the Outdoor Channel this week. Police investigator Dewitt Ashley, who has been filming his hunts since 2002, will make his television debut Tuesday morning at 9 on CableOne channel 305. The video is being shown on a program called Cabela's Memories in the Field, sponsored by Cabela, a Nebraska-based outdoor outfitting retailer.
Off to work ... with a party supply company
by Bill Edwards
Staff Writer
2 days 5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
It's not all fun and games when you go off to work by renting, transporting and operating party equipment. But at the end of the day, when the kids have had fun and the adults seem to want you back next time, it's all worthwhile for Terry and Frances Howell.
Too-close traffic causes pile-up at Summerall Gate
by Star staff
2 days 5 hrs ago | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The value of maintaining enough space between your vehicle and the one ahead was made clear in a five-car pile-up at the old Summerall Gate Road intersection with McClellan Boulevard shortly after noon on Sunday.
Post Your Stuff
Today's Events
event calendar Icon_info

Wednesday, 04, 2009
post a new event Icon_info

Book Release Announcement 12:00 AM
City of Attalla & Down... 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$0 November 1st through December 5th the City...
all the job 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Marketplace