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Johnny Rollins, whose grandmother was an American Indian, took pictures of the mound before the debate over its destruction began. Photo: Special to The Star
Heflin man brings stories, photos back from 'mound'
OXFORD — His grandmother told him the story when he was 9. Johnny Rollins, 49, of Heflin, still remembers. His grandmother's name was Hollie, and she was an American Indian, though Rollins doesn't know her tribe. What sticks out in his mind years later is what she told him about the hill in Oxford shortly before she passed.
Jul 12, 2009 |  3 comments | 55 55 recommendations | email to a friend
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The stone mound sits atop a hill behind the Oxford Exchange. Photo: Trent Penny/The Anniston Star
UA report on Oxford stone mound released; City councilwoman: Company told workers not to remove mound
OXFORD — Archaeologists who investigated a mysterious stone mound behind the Oxford Exchange said the city should have an expert on hand as the structure is demolished in case it contains human remains. But a city official says the mound is still intact and hasn't been disturbed. And one councilwoman said she's heard the company hired to remove the mound has ordered its workers not to touch the structure.
Jul 10, 2009 |  14 comments | 109 109 recommendations | email to a friend
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No trespassing signs have been placed near the mound which rests on a hill behind the Oxford Exchange. Photo: Trent Penny/The Anniston Star
State laws offer few protections for mound
OXFORD — People who oppose the destruction of a 1,500-year-old American Indian mound may have few legal options according to people familiar with state law.
Jul 08, 2009 |  20 comments | 61 61 recommendations | email to a friend
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A group protests the destruction of a stone mound that is believed to be an American Indian burial ground behind the Oxford Exchange at Oxford City Hall Monday night. Photo: Bill Wilson/The Anniston Star
Group petitions Oxford over American Indian site
OXFORD — The city is still hearing from American Indians and others who oppose the city's destruction of a native stone mound. But city officials ignored another protest Monday over the city's decision to destroy the mound atop a hill behind the Oxford Exchange shopping center.
Jul 07, 2009 |  26 comments | 82 82 recommendations | email to a friend
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A stone mound created by American Indians sits behind the Oxford Exchange. Workers are using the dirt from the hill as fill for a new Sam's Club. Photo: Stephen Gross/The Anniston Star
Oxford taxpayers paid for demolition
OXFORD — A stone mound on a hill behind the Oxford Exchange created by American Indians 1,500 years ago will soon disappear. And whether Oxford's taxpayers wanted it or not, they paid for its destruction.
Jun 30, 2009 |  20 comments | 119 119 recommendations | email to a friend
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Related Letters and Editorials
A hill worth dying on: Oxford should rethink decision
The city of Oxford is fond of building things: shopping malls and storefronts, high school additions and a swanky public library, not to mention its bank account. Too bad city leaders aren't as fond of building their reputation for doing what's altogether right and appropriate.
Jul 01, 2009 |  14 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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Speaker's Stand: Preserving Oxford's past
It saddens me that the city of Oxford, in particular Mayor Leon Smith, again seems to have little or no regard for Oxford's rich heritage and varied past. I realize commercial development is vital and necessary to the growth of Oxford and the surrounding area, but occasionally one must realize that by preserving small portions of Oxford's past will in no way stop development or create job loss throughout the area.
Jun 26, 2009 |  11 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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Anniston police were investigating this morning a forged check for more than $1,000 cashed at a local credit union Tuesday afternoon. Anniston police Capt. Allen George said a suspect cashed a check for $1,675 from a physician’s office in Gadsden at the Alabama Teachers Credit Union on U.S. 431. The check was cashed Tuesday between at around 3 p.m., according to a police report. George said the doctor’s office later called the credit union and told them the check was forged. The doctor’s office told police that a check was never written to the suspect, George said, and that the suspect does not work at the office. George said police were reviewing the credit union’s surveillance today. A suspect could be charged with felony second-degree possession of a forged instrument. Staff Writer Rachael Brown: 256-235-3562. On Twitter @RBrown_Star.
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