Ashley Morrison

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By By Ashley Morrison, Star Staff Writer, OXFORD - Steven Waits, a 57-year-old Oxford native and long-serving member of the Oxford City Council, has announced his candidacy for re-election. Waits has been a fixture on the council since his initial election in 2004, and has held various leadership roles. His tenure includes four years as council president and a subsequent thirteen years as pro tempore. Staff Writer Ashley Morrison: [email protected].

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Ashley Morrison

OXFORD - Mike Henderson has announced his candidacy for reelection to the Oxford City Council. Henderson, 68, a lifelong resident of Oxford and a 21-year veteran of the council, said he wanted to continue enhancing the quality of life for city residents. A retired banker with a 46-year career in the industry, culminating in the position of City President of F&M Bank in Oxford, Henderson said his ties to the community run deep.

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Ashley Morrison

ANNISTON - The Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention will host its fourth semi-annual free car wash event for service members, veterans and their families on May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at X-Treme Car Wash in Anniston. The event is a token of appreciation for veterans and an opportunity to provide substance abuse prevention materials and resources, according to Chandy Gordon, prevention specialist at the Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ashley Morrison

ANNISTON — Several Calhoun County administrative offices will open late on Wednesday, May 14, to allow personnel to attend a countywide employee meeting, according to a recent news release from the Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency.

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Ashley Morrison

ANNISTON - The Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention has been awarded the Partnership for Success Marijuana Prevention Grant, securing $75,000 per year to fund substance misuse prevention initiatives at Jacksonville State University, according to a recent news release from the agency. The program marks the first collaboration between ASAP and Jax State. Marijuana is the second most misused substance, following alcohol, according to the release.