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At the Auburn University Canine Detection Training Center at McClellan,  Margaret Trudrung, a K9 instructor, walks with "Unity" the dog today. Photo by Bill Wilson.
McClellan dogs help make the world safer
Eleven dogs are being trained at the Auburn University Canine Detection Training Center at Fort McClellan. The Labs are learning the Auburn-patented vapor-wake training, which means they’ll be able to smell a plume of scent left by an explosive device that is worn or carried.
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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A veteran points to a familiar name on the Vietnam wall at Centennial Memorial Park. (File photo: Bill Wilson/The Anniston Star)
Local events planned for Memorial Day weekend
Local cities and veterans’ groups are planning observances for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, from somber pomp and circumstance to informal cookout to fundraisers.
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Participants gather at the site of the old Greyhound Bus Station on Gurnee Avenue in Anniston during the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce bus tour of the county today. Photo by Stephen Gross.
Hospitality leaders view county's attractions
Ebonee Thompson, the chamber’s director of tourism, invited employees from local hotels, restaurants and businesses to board a charter bus today and spend the day seeing their backyards through the eyes of out-of-town visitors.
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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MDA approves cleanup project on Pappy Dunn Blvd
The McClellan Development Authority on Wednesday approved a plan to clean up a corner lot in the authority’s industrial park, potentially opening up another 18 acres for development.
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Anniston police investigate stolen car
A 55-year-old man reported his silver 2003 Chevrolet was stolen from the side of a road near his home on the 300 block of Noble Street on April 29.
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Man reports $2,300 stolen
A 30-year-old Piedmont resident had $2,300 stolen from him at Big Lot’s on McClellan Boulevard Tuesday afternoon, according to a police report.
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chris Rogers looks over the area where he used to live that was hit by the April 27, 2011 tornado. The tornado threw him and his family from their house to across the street. Photo by Courtney Davies
Long Term Recovery Committee ending two years of relief
The Calhoun County Long Term Recovery Committee hasn’t seen much action lately. It’s been two years since the storms of April 27, 2011, ravaged northeast Alabama. Now, relief efforts are now headed to Moore, Okla., and committee members hope that the efforts there will encompass all that happened here.
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Two men charged with attempted murder
Calhoun County deputies this week arrested two men on charges of attempted murder and shooting into an occupied building, according to the Sheriff's Office.
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local responders contribute to Oklahoma relief effort
The Calhoun Baptist Association and the Center for Domestic Preparedness have already been on conference calls with the state. The American Red Cross is accepting text donations and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has set up a collection poin
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Snow Creek turns unruly after weekend storm
by Paige Rentz
prentz@annistonstar.com
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Snow Creek, normally just a gurgle or a pleasant stream, has the potential to become a raging torrent after enough rain drains into it. This past weekend was one of those occasions.
Legislature approves bill to move tobacco tax to proposed agricultural and equine center in Randolph County
by Tim Lockette
tlockette@annistonstar.com
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Rep. Richard Laird of Roanoke said Tuesday that he decided years ago to move the tobacco tax money from the water board to some other project. He said the water authority hasn't completed projects that were supposed to be paid for with tobacco tax.
George Smith: Ken Easterling peaches are June peaches
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
George Smith's column for Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Apples for the teachers: Oxford BOE invests in Macbook Air laptops
by Eddie Burkhalter
eburkhalter@annistonstar.com
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
“It’s one thing to buy technology … but what are we doing with it? ... If our teachers are doing great things with it, our students are doing great things with it, and I think you’re going to see that today.” -- Oxford schools Superintendent Jeff Goodwin
Four plead guilty in JSU hazing case
by Paige Rentz
prentz@annistonstar.com
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
If they comply with the terms of the agreement, according to Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Weems, the cases effectively will be dismissed, and the pleas will not appear on their records.
Jacksonville three-year master plan under way
by Katie Turpen
kturpen@annistonstar.com
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The document will give something for city leaders to chew over from 2015-2035.
PIEDMONT CITY COUNCIL: Bill Baker chosen as new mayor pro tem
by Laura Gaddy
lbjohnson@annistonstar.com
May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
“What I really think needs to happen — I think we need a more experienced mayor pro tem,” Councilman Kenny Kelley said.
Man charged with DUI after drinking on Sunday
by Rachael Griffin
rgriffin@annistonstar.com
May 21, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The first Sunday allowing Anniston residents to purchase alcohol resulted in police charging one man early Monday morning with driving under the influence.
Man charged with Anniston shooting and robbery
by Rachael Griffin
rgriffin@annistonstar.com
May 21, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Alfred Debree Miller, 25, of Anniston was charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle and first-degree robbery, both felonies, according to police reports.
Woman charged with cutting aunt with a knife
by Rachael Griffin
rgriffin@annistonstar.com
May 21, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Rozshanda Laquetta O’Hara, 25, of Anniston was charged with first-degree assault, a felony, according to a police report.
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