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Ohatchee council wants to know what’s underground before accepting land from county
“Obviously I’d like to just own the property,” Mayor Steve Baswell said. “But we got to make sure it’s not going to be more trouble than it's worth.”
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J'ville planning commission finds Mountain Street rezoning proposal OK
Patrick Burnham said if the rental properties were to be rezoned for commercial use, his mother would ensure the properties reflect historic Jacksonville. “My mother is hoping the future of these properties will be appropriate and good for the entire community.” Burnham said.
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Piedmont City Council spends $48K to improve electrical substations
The substations are a critical part of the city-operated power system and without improvements the city can’t supply power to all of its customers when the electrical demand peaks.
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George Smith: I just love watching Ozzie ...
George Smith's column for Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
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School board moves to speed Saks High repairs
Officials didn’t know Tuesday what it’ll cost to fix fire damage at Saks High School, but took steps to speed up repairs with the start of classes two months away.
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Anniston to extend search for city manager
The city of Anniston is extending the deadline in its search for a new city manager and offering more money to give the City Council a wider pool of applicants to consider.
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Anniston Middle's 'failing' grade may not lead to tax credits after all
Anniston Middle School is among 78 "failing" schools where students' families will qualify for a state tax credit under the Alabama Accountability Act, state school officials announced Tuesday. But whether any of those families will be able to collect the tax credits remains very much in doubt.
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Area home builders seeing improvement in the market
U.S. Census Bureau figures released Tuesday show all U.S. new-home construction starts, which include single-family homes and condos, increased 6.8 percent in May compared to April figures and 28.6 percent compared to home starts in May last year. Meanwhile, a National Association of Home Builders report released Monday states builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes is at its highest level since 2006. The reports indicate the home-building market is recovering from the Great Recession — an important component of the overall U.S. economic recovery efforts, economists say.
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Crime Bulletin for June 18, 2013
The Anniston Star's Crime Bulletin for June 18, 2013.
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State school board member considers run for governor
by Phillip Rawls, The Associated Press
Jun 18, 2013 |  0 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
Alabama Board of Education member Mary Scott Hunter of Huntsville is considering entering the Republican race for governor and plans to decide by the end of summer.
Hobson City Town Council plans for the future
by Eddie Burkhalter
eburkhalter@annistonstar.com
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 47 47 recommendations | email to a friend
Among the individual goals Town Council members discussed in a Monday workshop, infrastructure improvements remained at the top of nearly everyone’s list.
Regional Medical Center to break even with 2014 budget
by Patrick McCreless
pmccreless@annistonstar.com
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 52 52 recommendations | email to a friend
Regional Medical Center will reduce worker overtime and other general costs to remain in the black next year, offsetting a loss of $4 million in Medicare money due to federal health reform.
Jacksonville city schools prepare for August iPad integration
by Katie Turpen
kturpen@annistonstar.com
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 67 67 recommendations | email to a friend
Jacksonville City Schools teachers this week will begin training for the district’s plan to give each child in grades four through 12 an iPad.
Few residents turn out for Piedmont computer auction
by Laura Gaddy
lbjohnson@annistonstar.com
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 53 53 recommendations | email to a friend
School officials in Piedmont were surprised by the relatively small number of people who attended a computer auction there today, but said the event still gave residents the chance to help bridge the digital divide in Piedmont.
Firefighter deaths in decline nationwide
by Rachael Brown
rgriffin@annistonstar.com
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 73 73 recommendations | email to a friend
Anniston's fire department hasn't lost a firefighter in action in 46 years. One secret to surviving: wear a seatbelt.
Wreck kills two in Cleburne County
by Laura Camper
news@cleburnenews.com
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 60 60 recommendations | email to a friend
A weekend wreck in Cleburne County claimed the life of two people, according to a state police report.
Man charged with strangling ex-girlfriend
by Rachael Brown
rgriffin@annistonstar.com
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 56 56 recommendations | email to a friend
Anniston police say a man arrested on domestic violence charges Saturday beat and choked his ex-girlfriend last week.
School officials say Saks High structurally safe after fire
by Brian Anderson
banderson@annistonstar.com
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 55 55 recommendations | email to a friend
A county schools official today said Saks High School was safe for maintenance workers to begin cleanup after a weekend fire, but there was no estimate yet on the cost of damage.
Police: Man broke into ex-wife’s home, attacked son
by Rachael Brown
rgriffin@annistonstar.com
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 51 51 recommendations | email to a friend
Police were investigating today a report of a man breaking into an Anniston home belonging to his ex-wife and attacking their son.
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