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Mayor Hall to be keynote speaker at Annistonâs King Day event Jan. 19
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (145+ words) ANNISTON " Talladega Mayor Ashton Hall will join the city of Anniston in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast & Youth Participation Day on Monday, Jan. 19, at the Anniston…...
Eighth-grader Bates takes center stage as Spring Garden tops Faith Christian
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (163+ words) Spring Garden's girls dispatched Faith Christian 60-28, and head coach Ricky Austin lauded eighth-grader Kylie Bates for having 'probably her best game of the year.' She had 13 points, seven rebounds, six assists and seven steals. Spring Garden's Kylie Bates had 13 points,…...
Mid-season has arrived, and so have Spring Garden's boys
19+ hour, 13+ min ago (139+ words) After not winning a game for a month, Spring Garden's boys have taken three victories in four days, including an important win at Class 1A, Area 12 leader Faith Christian on Thursday. Spring Garden gathers during a break in a 57-42 win over…...
Veteran Anniston officer Clint Parris tapped to lead police department
23+ hour, 40+ min ago (85+ words) Anniston officials have selected William "Clint" Parris to serve as the city's next police chief, concluding a months'long search for the department's new leader, according to a recent news release from city officials. At a glance" Anniston officials have appointed…...
On this day â January 7
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (403+ words) Jan. 7, 1951, in The Star: Lee Brothers Foundry Company is building a spacious $400,000 plant east of Oxford in the Choccolocco Valley and just north of Highway 78, set scenically between two stands of young pine trees. Completion is scheduled for summer, but…...
Bag it or pile it: Anniston reminds residents how leaf pickup works this season
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (130+ words) Summary: Anniston officials say proper bagging or piling of leaves can speed up collection and keep crews safe, as loose-leaf pickup continues without a fixed schedule across the city Summary: Anniston officials say proper bagging or piling of leaves can…...
Gadsden Council members to online critics: âCome talk to usâ
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (140+ words) GADSDEN " Tuesday's first Gadsden City Council meeting of 2026 made the leap from a routine session with a slim agenda into hyperspace, as two members plus Mayor Craig Ford went after social media posters who they claim are belching negativity online…...
Anniston police chief reflects on 25 years of service as retirement nears
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (136+ words) When Nick Bowles was appointed Anniston's police chief in 2020, city officials pointed to his deep experience and extensive professional development as key reasons he stood out. Now, as he prepares to retire on Jan. 8 after 25 years with the department, Bowles…...
Anniston to honor Kingâs legacy with breakfast, youth voices at City Meeting Center
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (122+ words) Anniston's MLK Breakfast blends remembrance and hope, honoring King's visits to the city while lifting youth voices to carry his message forward. Cobb Preparatory Academy students performing. Scenes from the 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast & Youth Participation Day…...
Fire burning between Anniston and Oxford remains contained as crews monitor smoky hillside
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (72+ words) A smoky hillside fire between Anniston and Oxford remains contained within firebreaks, with officials urging calm as crews monitor lingering smoke and await possible rain. At a glance" A wildfire burning along the hillside between Anniston and Oxford remains contained…...