Laura Nation

1 month ago | annistonstar.com | Laura Nation

By Laura Nation-Atchison RIVERSIDE - When things aren't looking quite as nice around town as they might, it sparks attention from the city's fundraising and beautification arm. There are many busy arms within the Riverside Beautification Organization, a volunteer 501©3 force within the city that has addressed many needs and perked up the public places around town as they can and need a bit of TLC.

1 month ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood |Laura Nation

By Chris Norwood,Laura Nation-Atchison As the area braces for the next round of potentially inclement weather, emergency management agencies in Talladega and St. Clair counties are preparing as well. At about 4 p.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service in Birmingham posted:Daily Home Editor Chris Norwood: [email protected] or 256-299-2114.

Jan 9, 2025 | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood |Laura Nation

As the possibility of snow and frigid cold temperatures loom over the rest of this week, schools and public offices throughout Talladega began announcing plans to close Friday. Talladega City, Sylacauga City and Talladega County Schools will all be out Friday, with all extracurricular activities cancelled as well. Students at the Alabama Institutes for Deaf and Blind who normally go home by bus for the weekend will leave Thursday rather than Friday this week.

May 25, 2024 | annistonstar.com | Laura Nation

By Laura Nation-Atchison Most of the questions and comments offered this past Tuesday night referred to the equality of attention and funding given to a certain sport. The questions came anonymously from teachers and staff via an appointed moderator during a work session held prior to the Pell City Board of Education's regular meeting.

May 25, 2024 | annistonstar.com | Laura Nation

Gathered at the top of a hill inside the place named "Daniel's House," their faces held a visible and shared expression of joy. Although it's a joy born from sadness, pain and lives lost, these are people who nonetheless have a shared mission to improve others' lives.