Sherry Kughn

5 days ago | annistonstar.com | Sherry Kughn

JACKSONVILLE - Sherry Laster has enjoyed the last five years on Jacksonville's City Council so much that she wants to run for reelection. Before being elected to the council, Laster served two years on the Jacksonville Board of Education. Laster, 62, graduated from White Plains High School and then majored in sociology while pursuing her degree at Jacksonville State University. Staff Writer Sherry Kughn: [email protected].

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Sherry Kughn

ANNISTON - For more than 55 years, Maudine Holloway has led Community Enabler with a simple mission: to help those in need of food, clothing and shelter. On Friday, June 20, the organization will hold its annual fundraiser drawing to continue that mission. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Anniston City Meeting Center. Tickets are $125 per couple and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Staff Writer Sherry Kughn: [email protected].

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Sherry Kughn

By By Sherry Kughn, Star Staff Writer, Students may not be attending class this summer, but the maintenance crew are busy upgrading Calhoun County's schools. On May 22, the Calhoun County Board of Education approved several improvements to facilities, including:- Adding turf to the baseball, softball and football fields in the district. The work was awarded to McKee and Associates. Staff Writer Sherry Kughn: [email protected].

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Sherry Kughn

ANNISTON - Beth Henderson remembers her childhood growing up attending the Blue Mountain Baptist Church. Henderson's grandfather, Gean Hinds, would gather all the children in the family and neighborhood and walk down Railroad Avenue to church on Sundays. When he died 24 years ago, Henderson's grief evoked such sadness that she didn't return to the church until recently.

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Sherry Kughn

By By Sherry Kughn, Star Staff Writer, JACKSONVILLE - Two graduating seniors, Rickey Jennings and Cole Bridges, have undertaken big projects during their senior year. Jennings, 18, turned his passion for music into creating a full symphonic composition performed by Jacksonville High School's Golden Eagle Band this spring. Staff Writer Sherry Kughn: [email protected].