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Parts of Oxford sustain heavy damage in storm

01-07-2009

OXFORD — Bands of thunderclouds packing high winds rolled across Calhoun County Tuesday afternoon, snapping trees, flooding busy roads and snarling traffic along dark, powerless stretches.

Possible tornado strikes Clay County

01-07-2009

Storms moving through the region Tuesday afternoon spawned a possible tornado in Clay County.

Anniston Suzuki closing its doors

01-07-2009

Owners of Anniston Suzuki confirmed Tuesday the auto dealership's doors were closed for good, citing the economic downturn.

Council hears from prospective interim city managers

01-07-2009

The Anniston City Council interviewed nine candidates for its interim city manager position on Tuesday.

State crime-fighting bills proposed

01-07-2009

Alabama Attorney General Troy King has proposed an ambitious package of crime-fighting bills, two of which are sponsored by state Rep. Randy Wood, R-Anniston.

Roanoke hospital loses $1 million on uninsured

01-07-2009

The Randolph Medical Center in Roanoke has lost $1 million over the last three years to patients who were uninsured or unwilling to pay, the hospital's administrator said.

Residents question Piedmont's recent electric rate increase

01-07-2009

Tempers flared at Tuesday night's Piedmont City Council meeting, with residents and the former mayor questioning the city's recent electric rate hike.

A family affair on track

01-07-2009

Model City Models is in an old warehouse, with sealed concrete for a floor and corrugated metal for walls. Susan Shipman's father started the business in 1996 because he couldn't find the supplies he needed, she said. He became an expert at building things from scratch, including gluing matchsticks together. She still has a love for model railroading, but it hasn't been quite enough yet. She's been building up a collection of interesting terrain, cars and engines that will eventually go into her design.

George Smith: Wanted, a few 'former' Marines ...

01-07-2009

George Smith's column for Jan. 7, 2009.

01-06-2009 Headlines

� Alleged cockfighting ring busted in Clay Co.

� Piedmont fires police officer

� Improvements to Alabama 21 in Oxford could start this summer

� NABI acquires subcontractor, could add jobs

01-05-2009 Headlines

� New White Plains Middle School holds open house

� Vault at Calhoun County Sheriff's Office packed with remains of cases

� County officials to pick up medical bill for robbery suspect

01-04-2009 Headlines

� Having a place in history: Curiosity drives business at Recollected Books

� According to plan: Local leaders, planners sometimes struggle to guide cities' development

� Some have mixed success with resolutions so far

� Local group assists disabled with equipment

� George Smith: From you, yesterday's wine . . .

01-03-2009 Headlines

� 1st day back patrolling jurisdiction no problem for Anniston police

� Piedmont police officer arrested: Harris-Brown charged with sexual misconduct

� 3 hospitalized after 2-car accident in Anniston Friday

� Firefighters respond to truck fire

� Anniston police hunt man who allegedly enticed child

� Heflin man killed Thursday in accident involving 2 cars

� Walgreens pushes ahead on store opening

01-02-2009 Headlines

� Jacksonville restaurant expands seating, menu

� Piedmont facility to be subleased for warehouse space

� Anniston police take back jurisdictions

� Swingin' into a new year

01-01-2009 Headlines

� Hobson City seeks fed funds for projects

� County, Oxford sales taxes take effect today

� Local group wants to bring arts to Anniston

� Police arrest third suspect in attempted robbery case

� Men send woman to hospital after throwing bottles at her

� Men robbed after surprising burglar

� Explosive celebration

12-31-2008 Headlines

� Martial arts expert teaches women to fight off attackers

� Council appoints Dryden as temporary manager

� Stretched thin: Piedmont police struggle with staffing shortage

� 3 charged in death of woman found in well

� Suspect in 2 convenience store robberies arrested

� Police seek pair of alleged Christmas Eve robbers

� Man who allegedly tried to hit woman with car sought

� Prominent obituaries from 2008

� George Smith: First steps of a child, a quiet deli

� Fireworks show tonight

12-30-2008 Headlines

� L&N train station fire might spark preservation efforts

� Council ready to choose temporary city manager

� Officials: Importing mustard makes 'good economic sense'

� Anniston plans second annual New Year's Eve fireworks show

12-29-2008 Headlines

� Councilman working to grow city's green space

� Train depot destroyed by fire: Building was on the National Register of Historic Places

� Clinic adds to area's dialysis options

12-28-2008 Headlines

� Oxford's Y For Now prepares for another temporary move

� Mill workers spun on even as building came down

� County planning new recycling center

� Photo of the Year: 'Walking With Dad'

� George Smith: Virgil Nix — A mother's love lifts a life ...

12-27-2008 Headlines

� Volunteers give kids a place to be

� Area groups developing economic plan for region

12-26-2008 Headlines

� Oxford full-time fire department providing better response times

� Faithful friends: Animal rescue looking for a few good owners

� The art of quilting: New guild gives quilters an outlet for busy hands

� German family celebrates Christmas in Anniston

� George Smith: Williamon — Good coach, good man ...

12-25-2008 Headlines

� Area farmers say crops better in 2008

� 2 injured in wreck near Jacksonville

� Last nerve agent destroyed: Milestone leaves only depot's far-less-lethal blister agent weapons to be destroyed

� Coming together: Piedmont, surrounding communities support student injured in deadly wreck

� RMC offers cancer resource center for patients, loved ones

� Sam's Club to open store in Oxford

� Alleged robber charged in crime that left 1 dead

12-24-2008 Headlines

� 1 alleged robber killed, another injured by gunshots from local store owner

� Anniston city attorney resigns

� Spring Garden gets $40,000 fire grant

� Piedmont man convicted on sex charges in Florida

� Man attempts to hang himself from truck

� Jacksonville man allegedly stabs woman he met on Internet

� Man out on bond after allegedly shooting neighbor with BB gun

� Boston butt giveaway helps feed Ohatchee's needy for Christmas

� George Smith: 'Tis the night before and Christmas is ...

� Harvey H. Jackson: For unto us a child is born, so let's have Christmas

12-23-2008 Headlines

� Calhoun County Jail corrections officer now provides service to the inmates as a nurse

� $19 million contract awarded for high school

� Council approves engineering contract for sewer upgrade

� Anniston police seek 2 robbery suspects

� Riley names Crowe to St. Clair commission

� White Plains coach stayed connected with his players

12-22-2008 Headlines

� Fruithurst muscadine winery gets alcohol license

12-21-2008 Headlines

� Event consultant plans inaugural celebration

� Shopped out: Anniston's retail struggles punctuated by Oxford's continued success

� Squeezed for money, time, local Christmas shoppers make do

� A festival of lights: Local Jewish congregation marks Hanukkah with special menorah

� The Star's Model City anniversary book now available

� George Smith: Eat 'em ... they're good For you ...

12-20-2008 Headlines

� A night in Bethlehem

� Fighting through: School nurse Johnson, Calhoun County's first, never stayed down long

� High Points Coffee adds flavor to Courthouse Square in Ashland

� Classic Cadillac, Salvation Army team up to help fill Christmas lists

� Anniston police search for robbery suspect

12-19-2008 Headlines

� Area pools getting ready to meet new federal regulations

� Monk resigns: Anniston's city manager quits over contract negotiations

� State no longer under drought conditions

� Calhoun County YMCA youth program director to start futsal game in January

� Police: Suspicious package at Quintard Mall a 'hoax'

� Anniston police searching for 2 men in Samco robbery

12-18-2008 Headlines

� Stunned? Local law enforcement say stun guns are essential tools

� Rogers: Federal money planned for completion of Eastern Parkway

� Federal McClellan suit presses ahead: Anniston City Council backed out of case

� Santa Claus listens to wishes and Dorcas Art & Social Club brings gifts to Norwood Head Start children

� Anniston High basketball teams treated to Hawks game by Sarrell Dental Center

� First Baptist Church of Oxford offers 'Night in Bethlehem'

� Wadley government in financial confusion

12-17-2008 Headlines

� Christmas cheer: Depot program provides toys for DHR children

� First meeting: McClellan development board gets bad news on Eastern Parkway

� Jax State, other schools, libraries brace for cuts

� Remains identified as Sylacauga man

� Medical condition may have played role in teen's death

� Piedmont High students dealing with death of sisters

� Piedmont resident Latta remembered as inspiration

� Local charities benefit from generosity of Anniston students

� EPA considering livestock fee

� Piedmont, booster club renew contract

� Anniston police search for 2 robbery suspects

� Jacksonville police charge 3 with burglary

� 34-year-old Anniston man charged with burglary

� George Smith: Of love 'n' marriage at Gem Shoe ...

12-16-2008 Headlines

� Nine percent of state's $6.3 billion education budget gone

� 2 die, another hurt in wreck near Piedmont

� 17-year-old dies after being struck by car Monday night in Oxford

� Jury calls for death penalty in quadruple murder case

� Man arrested, charged with 2 counts of first-degree robbery

� Anniston police search for person who stole TV while owners slept

12-15-2008 Headlines

� Tracking the numbers: Train station benefiting from increased rider trend

� Gadsden troopers respond to two wreck fatalities

12-14-2008 Headlines

� Reinforcing our economy: Even with war slowdown, defense industry likely to remain strong

� Sophie's Choice latest business to set up shop on Jacksonville's square

� Creativity on parade: Annual Christmas event in Heflin a crowd-pleaser

� George Smith: Rickey Alldredge — The wonderful smell of . . . leather

12-13-2008 Headlines

� Seasonal street

� Brown found guilty of murder

� Honda to again cut production: Lincoln plant to reduce output by another 18,000 vehicles

� Local Legion Post collects toys, games for children

12-12-2008 Headlines

� White Plains Middle School set to open in January after 6 months of delays

� Incinerator rid of majority of nerve agent

� McClellan ordnance cleanup on schedule

� Jacksonville police replacing life-saving body armor

� Alabama Foresty Commission cuts diseased timber in Choccolocco forest

� Spokesman: Sam's Club 'very interested' in Oxford

� On-duty ambulance involved in accident on Alabama 202

� Holiday season to liven up Anniston tonight

12-11-2008 Headlines

� Wintry mix: Snow in today's forecast

� Some eye possible infrastructure funding for Eastern Parkway

� County announces deer hunt details

� Jurisdiction policy change eases load on sheriff's office

� All lined up? Downtown Oxford streets without traffic lines months after paving

� Heflin tables bar banning ordinance

� Community Against Pollution trains residents on environmental cleanup

� State to complete reimbursement for Nov. payroll

� Munford traffic light in County Commission's hands

12-10-2008 Headlines

� Anniston police to resume duties outside city limits

� Anniston council votes to keep Monk on as city manager

� Oxford City Council: Transportation department contract to repave Friendship Road gets OK

� Oxford High locked down after scare

� Contractor looks at AU dog program

� Randolph County and Roanoke to create industrial park

� Grant to HIV clinic called 'a tremendous service'

� Sylacauga plant to close; 260 jobs lost

� George Smith: One more honor for Don Naman

� Down comes Blue Mountain mill, bricks and all

12-09-2008 Headlines

� Anniston City Council to discuss 4 issues today

� Riley appoints ex-Alabama Power VP to McClellan board

� Experts: Calhoun County case brings to light political, cultural issues in Hispanic community

� Anniston BOE votes to borrow money if needed for payroll

� JSU Wellness-Anniston program graduates first class

� Jacksonville City Council: Money approved to widen, resurface Greenleaf

� Hobson City Council's committees will not change

� Weaver police arrest 2 suspects in 1999 murder

� Woman arrested after allegedly shooting at car, ramming victim

� Local man arrested for allegedly robbing store

� Jack's restaurant in Lenlock robbed

� 3 men robbed outside one of their homes

12-08-2008 Headlines

� City unveils justice center: Oxford police get new headquarters

� Drug company studying local eczema cases

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