Beloved kids' star `Cousin Cliff' Holman dies Sep 10, 2008
In 1969, his show went off the air in Birmingham, so he traded in the sailor cap for a top hat and took his show to Anniston, where it ran for another three years. In between TV stints, he got the wild idea to get into politics in the early 1980s, and he ran successfully for a seat on the Vestavia Hills City Council. (AL.com)
61.5-mile ride to celebrate Silver Comet's big opening Sep 8, 2008
The PATH Foundation will host a shrimp boil in a farmer s cornfield at the Georgia-Alabama state line, where the recently expanded Silver Comet Trail now links with the Chief Ladiga trail and continues to Anniston, Ala ... 5 tree-lined miles from Smyrna to Anniston free of cars, except at occasional road crossings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Friday's Scores Sep 6, 2008
Anniston 26, Childersburg 13. Appalachian 33, Jacksonville Christian 7. (AL.com)
Alabama Republicans eye races back home Sep 5, 2008
Rogers, seeking a fourth term in Alabama's 3rd district, said the Democratic Party is eager to build on its majority in Congress in a tough year for the GOP. The district, which stretches from Anniston to Montgomery along the state line with Georgia, has been in Republican hands since 1997. "The Democrats are making a very hard push and pouring a lot of money into these races," Rogers said during an interview in Minneapolis, where he was attending the convention. (AL.com)
Privacy fears slow down online ad targeting Sep 2, 2008
Cable One spokeswoman Melany Stroupe said her company was waiting for "clear rules and boundaries." She added that based on a six-month test in Anniston, Alabama, it wasn't clear that customers noticed any improvements in the relevancy of ads. In Britain, though, the three large service providers appear ready to proceed, with BT paving the way. (CNN -- Tech)
Final mile of Silver Comet Trail complete at last Aug 30, 2008
At the state border, that same path becomes the Chief Ladiga Trail and continues on to Anniston, Ala. In all, that seamless trail is 95. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Thomas Parker Aug 29, 2008
He is survived by: his wife of 55 years Johnnie H. Parker of Dadeville; son Thomas Michael Parker of Dadeville, AL; daughter Pamela Parker Samford and husband Andrew of Virginia Beach, Virginia; grandchild Jennifer Parker Holley and husband Matt of Valley, AL, grandchild Corey Thomas Sarles of Virginia Beach, Virginia, grandchild John Michael Parker of Dadeville, AL; sister Magoline Hollingsworth of Summerville, S.C.; brother F.S. Parker of Anniston, AL, brother Buford Parker of Oxford, AL..... (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Thursday's Scores Aug 29, 2008
Alexandria 9, Anniston 0. Ashford 31, Houston County 12. (AL.com)
Tonight's breakdown Aug 28, 2008
about 105 miles west of Atlanta and some 15 miles north of Anniston, the Gamecocks are by led by former Arkansas coach Jack Crowe. JSU is favored to win the Ohio Valley Conference in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Early look at Jax State Aug 20, 2008
Jacksonville State, located about 20 minutes north of Anniston, is the only school in the history of the NCAA to have national championships in football, basketball and baseball. Only six other NCAA schools have won championships in football and basketball (Michigan, Michigan State, Florida, Ohio State, North Alabama and Wittenberg). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Golden Reaches Semis of Alabama Match Play State Championship Aug 12, 2008
In the final 16, Golden topped Vic Kyatt of Hoover 4 then defeated Garrett Burgess of Anniston, 2 reach the semifinals. Golden, a two-time all-state performer for four-time 6A state champion Auburn High in Alabama, saw limited action for the senior-led 49ers as a freshman in 2007-08. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Heading east: I-20 grows as sports corridor Aug 12, 2008
With a and a mixed-use development on the way in Leeds and several other sports-related developments already in place - such as Talladega Superspeedway and a Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course in Anniston - local experts see potential for extensive commercial development along the corridor. Rick Humphrey, president of Talladega Superspeedway, said development potential surrounding the race track is a feasible option and one that has been seen in other areas of the country. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Brittany Ball makes a save Aug 7, 2008
Ball, 19, who is living and working near Anniston, Alabama as she prepares to attend Jacksonville State University, is serving as a lifeguard for the City of Anniston at the Washington Swim Center ... Deanna Gerowski, the manager at City of Anniston Washington Swim Center noted that Ball did a good job ... Ball plans to continue her role as a lifeguard in the Anniston area and feels more prepared for situations. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
UA Camp Recap Jul 28, 2008
"Coach (Joe) Pendry called my coach and told him about the camp, and I have a grandmother in Birmingham and more relatives in Anniston so it was a trip that just made sense," said Siddoway. "I loved everything that Coach Pendry taught me and they had some great help at the camp. There were some impressive guys there.". (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
River opens a little wider; oil will leak into wetlands Jul 27, 2008
Patiently waiting in a 100-deep line to board buses at the Erato Street cruise terminal Saturday, Mike and Rhonda Howard of Anniston, Ala. found themselves among the latest victims of a Mississippi River oil spill that has disrupted national commerce, local drinking water supplies and summer vacation plans for thousands of cruise-goers. (The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com)
FBI says suspect arrested in Ala. bank robbery Jul 27, 2008
(AP) One suspect is under arrest after a tip to the FBI about a bank robbery and carjacking in Anniston. Paul Daymond, an FBI spokesman in Birmingham, said two men were wanted for the armed holdup Wednesday. (AL.com)
Weapons' plan draws fire Jul 2, 2008
While chemical weapons have been destroyed safely at the Anniston Army Depot in Alabama, it is too risky to ship more there, Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. (USA Today)
'It lifts you up to help people' Jun 25, 2008
Alabama is a big beneficiary, with projects in Huntsville, Birmingham, Anniston and Florence. Participants pay $270 each for the privilege of getting up at dawn, working nine-hour days in sweltering heat and sleeping on air mattresses at Westlawn Middle School. (AL.com)
Ala. Chemical Weapons Worker Dies of Heart Attack Jun 13, 2008
This Thursday, May 29, 2008 file photo shows the chemical weapons incinerator at the Annniston Army Depot at Anniston, Ala ... Traylor, 45, experienced breathing difficulties in a car Wednesday outside the Anniston Army Depot, where a chemical weapons incinerator is located ... Traylor was a subcontractor for Westinghouse Anniston, which operates the incinerator. (ABC News -- Wire)
SBA names new Alabama district director Jun 12, 2008
While in Anniston, he also served as the executive vice president of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce. He was also a small business owner. (Bizjournals.com)
Birmingham school board votes to keep law firms Jun 12, 2008
80, nearly double that of second-place Anniston, which spent $56. 72 per student. (AL.com)
Birmingham News writers win top writing award Jun 9, 2008
The Press-Register in Mobile had the second-most first-place finishes with three followed by The Huntsville Times, The Anniston Star, The TimesDaily in Florence and The Decatur Daily with one each ... Paul Gattis of The Huntsville Times won the Best Baseball Feature Without a Deadline, Joe Medley of The Anniston Star won the Best Track and Field or Cross Country Feature Without a Deadline, Gregg DeWalt of the TimesDaily won the Best Wrestling/Boxing Feature Without a Deadline and Mark Edwards of... (AL.com)
Army: Weapons incineration on track Jun 5, 2008
In eastern Alabama, Joyce Walker says she and her husband sleep well at night, a few miles away from Anniston Army Depot, where 2,254 tons of chemical munitions were stored for decades in dirt-covered concrete bunkers. "I'll be glad when it's gone, but I don't think about it very much," Walker said. (AL.com)
River trail offers scenic 631-mile route from northeast Alabama to Mobile Bay May 27, 2008
The river trail, put together in less than two years, was the brainchild of Fred Couch, a 67-year-old Anniston jeweler and longtime canoe enthusiast. Several years ago, Couch paddled a river trail that traced a portion of the course of the Lewis and Clark expedition. (AL.com)
There will be music a-plenty under the stars this summer May 20, 2008
" ASO will take the shows to Music at McClellan in Anniston, although the Temptations will not appear there. "We have a good thing going there, a nice following," Confessore says. "That good for the orchestra and for their community. " Michael Huebner covers fine arts and classical music for The Birmingham News. E-mail him at mhuebner@bhamnews.com. ? 2008 The Birmingham News. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. SHARE THIS STORY SITE... (AL.com)
Guns and liberal angst May 16, 2008
Incident #2 happened two months later, at a Shoney s in Anniston, Alabama ... Incident #2 happened two months later, at a Shoney s in Anniston, Alabama ... Incident #2 happened two months later, at a Shoney s in Anniston, Alabama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Old gas pumps can't handle ever-rising prices May 15, 2008
99 a gallon, but that option raises the risk of a breakdown, said Pete Turner, chief operating officer for APS Petroleum Equipment Inc of Anniston, Alabama. "The computer that they're upgrading was not designed to go any more than what it's going now, and if you do it, they don't last long enough," Turner said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mom sent to jail for Disney beating May 6, 2008
The 52-year-old Anniston, Ala. woman was accused of beating and kicking Aimee Krause in May 2007 in line at Disney's Mad Tea Party. (USA Today -- Travel)
Roll call vote on bill to allow "double dipping" May 2, 2008
5/1/2008, 7:15 p.m. CDT The Associated Press. Votes Thursday as the House, on a 57-36 vote, passed a measure to allow public employees to also serve in the Legislature and in other elected positions. (AL.com)
Lois Ann James Haynes Glass Apr 13, 2008
and Linda Dean Cole of Anniston; sons Edward Lee Haynes Jr. of Jacksonville, Ala. and Troy McCury Haynes of Talladega, Ala. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Albarran's case to be tried here Apr 12, 2008
The man accused of killing Huntsville police officer Daniel Golden more than 2 1/2 years ago is now expected to be tried in Huntsville in June instead of next week in Anniston. Bruce Gardner, one of three attorneys representing capital murder suspect Benito Ocampo Albarran, asked Circuit Judge Karen Hall on Thursday to delay the trial and move it back to Madison County. (AL.com)
Mailbag: Was Florida State success an illusion? Apr 11, 2008
Chad in Anniston, Alabama. Hey, Oklahoma's , Ohio State's and Florida's won national championships in their second seasons this decade, so that should give you some hope for this season. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Congressman Laid to Rest Apr 6, 2008
"Maxwell and Gunter, Fort Rucker, Anniston Army Depot, the Huntsville Redstone Arsenal--all of those were things he helped protect," said Senator Jeff Sessions. Apart from the years of work in Washington, friends made note of Dickinson's lighter side. (WSJA.com, AL)
Cop killing case shifts to Anniston Apr 6, 2008
Seventy prospective jurors from Calhoun County will fill out questionnaires Friday in Anniston to help attorneys choose a jury for the trial of capital murder suspect Benito Ocampo Albarran ... During a brief hearing in Huntsville Friday, Madison County Circuit Judge Karen Hall and the lawyers tried to tie up any loose ends before the case moves to Anniston for the trial. (AL.com)
Alabama service honors Salmen grad Mar 22, 2008
He was born in Anniston, Ala ... His funeral service was held Wednesday in Anniston. (Nola.com -- Sports)
OSU moves up to No. 6 in final 2008 class rankings Mar 20, 2008
10 ESPN 150 prospects This year's surprise class closed with a bang down the stretch on signing day with signatures from No. 6 offensive tackle (Anniston, Ala. No. 3 tight end (Fayetteville, S.C./Terry Sanford) and No. 3 running back (Jacksonville, Fla. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Defense manufacturer BAE finishes Walker plant Feb 29, 2008
BAE Systems employs more than 1,000 people at Alabama's Anniston, Geneva and Huntsville plants. The grand opening ceremony for the Cordova site is set for 8 a.m. March 7. (Birmingham Business Journal)
Terrence Coleman kicks off Auburn's Class of 2009 Feb 26, 2008
ESPN - Terrence Coleman Rankings, Grade, News, Stats - College Football Recruiting 2009. Terrence Coleman Rankings, Grade, News, Stats - College Football Recruiting 2009. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Civil rights leader's jailing touched off Selma march Feb 22, 2008
On the 40th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery march, a reporter handed Orange a newspaper article, an interview in The Anniston Star with trooper James Bonard Fowler, revealing for the first time that he was the man who'd shot Jackson so many years ago, in self-defense, the trooper claimed. Orange took the paper, held it firmly in his big hands for some time, looked up at the reporter and said in the humble way of a preacher, "Well, I'll be, what do you know about that.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
ACC Signing Day dream team Feb 14, 2008
OL HIGH SCHOOL: Anniston, Ala. COLLEGE: Clemson BUZZ: One of only a few players who left Alabama. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rep. Rogers to ask for help on U.S. 411 project Feb 12, 2008
Both will staff Rogers Anniston office. Fresh on the local minds of local residents, Mayor Powell said, is the new Centre-Cherokee County-Piedmont Regional Airport, which is now open to air traffic. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Signing day blog Feb 7, 2008
Signatures from No. 6 offensive tackle (Anniston, Ala ... Undecided offensive tackle (Anniston, Ala. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Height, weight, time in the 40 Feb 7, 2008
Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. Search by events or regions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Clemson: Class has star power to burn Feb 7, 2008
Antoine McClain, a 6-6, 305-pound offensive lineman from Anniston, Ala. turned down his home state powers in Alabama and Auburn, along with national champ Louisiana State University to play for Bowden. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sign here, please Feb 7, 2008
Harper and a pair of other four-star prospects -- offensive tackle Antoine McClain of Anniston, Ala. and tight end Dwayne Allen of Fayetteville, N.C. -- were the cherries on top of a group ranked No. 10 by Scout. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
ORANGE CRUSH: Bowden lands impressive haul for Clemson Feb 7, 2008
For their last trick, they plucked a player out of Alabama (Anniston offensive tackle Antoine McClain) who had been offered scholarships by Alabama and Auburn. Of the three, securing McClain's signature may have been the greatest feat. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Latest: At-a-glance Feb 6, 2008
"His values are very much in line with most of the faith-based Christians in America," says Richard Maust, a deacon from the Anniston Bible Church. Republican Mitt Romney is calling for change in Washington. (BBC News -- Americas)
Top remaining uncommitted players Feb 6, 2008
ESPN's No. 6-rated tackle prospect, (Anniston, Ala. is still available and very much open with Auburn, Tennessee, Clemson and LSU as his finalists when we spoke last week. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Woman Charged with Giving Crystal Meth, Ecstasy to Baby Feb 5, 2008
(AP) - Authorities say a 21-year-old Anniston woman was charged with giving her boyfriend's 10-week-old baby crystal methamphetamine and ecstasy. Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson says Stevette Patrice Chapman was arrested Friday on charges of aggravated child abuse, two counts of possession of a controll 00002FF1 ed substance, and two counts of intent to distribute a controlled substance. (WSJA.com, AL)
Sooners all over 'Best Of' List Feb 2, 2008
com - Category rankings: Best of the best. Football Recruit Search. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wildcats learn from loss to 5A powerhouse Jan 30, 2008
The 23-2 Tigers haven't lost a game since their Dec. 20 loss to the No. 2 ranked team in the ASWA's Jan. 17 poll: Anniston. All things considered, Hicks said the loss could have been much worse. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Decision time set for McClain Jan 27, 2008
No recruiting subplot for Alabama has had more ups and downs than that of Anniston offensive lineman Antoine McClain and while many things about McClain's recruitment are still up in the air, one thing that has been decided is his decision date. Get the latest on McClain's upcoming announcement and what kind of chance the Tide stands of landing McClain inside the Ultimate Ticket. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
FREE: Visitor preview Jan 25, 2008
Auburn will host a handful of official visitors this weekend headlined by one of the nation's top overall prospects in Anniston (Ala. offensive lineman. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tide staff visits McClain Jan 20, 2008
It has been the roller-coaster recruitment of the year for the Alabama 2008 recruiting class, and the situation involving Anniston offensive lineman Antoine McClain changes on a daily basis. With Alabama offensive line coach Joe Pendy visiting McClain on Thursday, where does the UA recruitment of McClain stand. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Region placed under winter weather watch Jan 19, 2008
The watch area includes heavily populated metro Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Clanton, Gadsden and Talladega. The National Weather Service said snow would likely begin in the pre-dawn areas Saturday, and afternoon high temperatures were predicted only from the mid-30s in north Alabama to around 50 in the south. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Watch eagles soar in Alabama Jan 16, 2008
Take the Oxford exit onto U.S. 431; continue north through Anniston, Gadsden and Albertville into Guntersville. Follow Ala. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Class of 2008 SEC West recruiting overview Jan 15, 2008
Spain Park), OT (Anniston, Ala. OLB (Gadsden, Ala. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
McClain looking for the grand tour Jan 15, 2008
One of those is Anniston, Alabama offensive lineman Antoine McClain. For McClain, the trip to Knoxville will not be his first, but he admits this weekend is an important one. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Alabama Sports Writers Association high school basketball polls released on Jan. 10. Jan 11, 2008
The Clanton Advertiser: News. Send your commentary to the Clanton Advertiser. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Why is Muschamp headed to Texas? Jan 6, 2008
Like Brad Pitt leaving Jennifer Anniston for Angelina Jolie. He was in line to be the highest paid coordinator in the SEC this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Beloved citizen, businessman remembered Jan 4, 2008
From 1948 to 1999, Herman and son Ray built the business, headquartered in Alexander City, and eventually having offices in Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, Monroeville and Anniston with more than 2,000 vending machines and employing more than 100 people. He served as president of the Vending Machine Association of the Gulf South and served on the Board of the Alabama Vending Machine Association for more than 10 years. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Riley wants more immigration training for troopers Jan 3, 2008
The training takes place at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston. The course mirrors the training federal immigration and customs agents receive. (Troy Messenger, AL)
4 UGA recruits to play in All-America game Dec 29, 2007
Other notables include offensive linemen Antoine McClain of Anniston (Ala. High and Zebrie Sanders of Northmont High in Clayton, Oh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bank robbery investigation continues Dec 21, 2007
The vehicle, a 1989 Silver Buick, was stolen from Anniston Nov. 27 of this year. Courtney said law enforcement agents secured all roads within 30 minutes of the robbery. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Forget the sweater, got shorts? Dec 13, 2007
But it will still be abnormally dry: Nearly half of the state remains in the most severe category of drought, with rainfall in Tuscaloosa and Anniston about 30 inches below normal. Freezing rain and sleet that began over the weekend has been blamed for at least 23 deaths in the Midwest. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
