The Anniston Star

The Anniston Star is the daily publication that caters to Anniston, Alabama, and its neighboring six counties. As of September 2004, its average Sunday circulation was 26,747. This newspaper is locally owned by Consolidated Publishing Company, which is managed by the family of Col. Harry M. Ayers, one of the original owners of the paper.

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Talladega CSB splits 3-1 over revised job descriptions

12 hours ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

The Talladega Civil Service Board approved changes to several job descriptions and a likely merging of two existing departments Wednesday afternoon during their regular monthly meeting. Board Chairman Paul Chatman and Board members Travis Ford and Will Twymon voted in favor of the proposed changes, with board member Victor Wilson voting no. Board member Dianne Whitson was not present at the meeting. Daily Home Editor Chris Norwood: [email protected] or 256-299-2114.
Talladega High celebrates both teams getting into state tournament

16 hours ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Fernsler

By By Chris Fernsler, Daily Home Sports Writer, TALLADEGA - Soccer is very much in the spotlight these days at Talladega High School. For the first time in school history, both the Tigers' boys and girls teams qualified for the Class 4A state soccer tournament this season. This is a program-changer, from top to bottom for Talladega. Chris Fernsler is a sports writer at The Daily Home. You can call him at (256) 299-2141.
Talladega High 50th reunion set for June 6 and 7

1 day ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

It's been half a century. The Talladega High School Class of 1975 will be celebrating their 50th reunion the first weekend in June. Festivities kick off Friday, June 6, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a "chat and chew" in the THS Cafeteria featuring refreshments and a tour of the school, accompanied by some of the teachers from that era. A handful of graduates from Talladega Academy invited as well. Chris Norwood is the editor for The Daily Home. Reach him at 256-299-2114.
Sylacauga is sharpening its skills

1 day ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Fernsler

By By Chris Fernsler, Daily Home Sports Writer, SYLACAUGA - Chris Smelley is embracing his third year as the Sylacauga head football coach after rebuilding seasons of 2-8 and 4-6. The Aggies' maestro is still confident in his program seven practices deep into spring football. Chris Fernsler is a sports writer at The Daily Home. You can call him at (256) 299-2141.
Talladega Police investigating home burglary

1 day ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

By By Chris Norwood, Daily Home Editor, Talladega Police are investigating a residential burglary reported Monday on the 2000 block of Jackson trace Road, according to a press release issued Tuesday morning. The victim told officers that the break-in happened sometime between Friday, May 9 and Tuesday. Daily Home Editor Chris Norwood: [email protected] or 256-299-2114.
Harshberger twins go with Talladega

1 day ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Fernsler

By By Chris Fernsler, Daily Home Sports Writer, SYLACAUGA - Two Harshberger sisters ae always better than one. They kept that in mind Tuesday afternoon as Sylacauga High seniors and twins Sophie and Josie Harshberger signed a pair of softball scholarships with Talladega College. Chris Fernsler is a sports writer at The Daily Home. You can call him at (256) 299-2141.
Ohatchee's Steve Baswell seeks reelection

1 day ago | annistonstar.com | Sherry Kughn
Talladega Post Office collects 1,200 pounds of food for area charities

1 day ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

The staff at the Talladega Post Office collected 1,200 pounds of non-perishable food left by Talladega residents near their mailboxes Saturday. Donations were distributed on Monday to the Red Door Kitchen and Samaritan House in Talladega and the Alpine Healing Center in Alpine. This year's haul did not break any records, at least partially because of the rainy weather on Saturday, but donations continued coming in Monday morning, before they were distributed.
Elvis Experience coming to Seasons of Talladega Spring Fling

1 day ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

By By Chris Norwood, Daily Home Editor, Seasons of Talladega will host its annual Spring Fling Thursday, May 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.This year, the facility will be hosting a 1950's style sock hop featuring "nostalgic food, drinks and music, with lots of fun provided," according to the announcement. Daily Home Editor Chris Norwood: [email protected] or 256-299-2114.
Summer reading fun coming to Talladega library

1 day ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

By By Chris Norwood, Daily Home Editor, June will be here in just a few short weeks, and that means that the summer reading program at the Armstrong-Osborne Public Library is about to get underway. The library will host fun, free events for youngsters starting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday except for June 19, which is a state and federal holiday, so the library will be closed. Daily Home Editor Chris Norwood: [email protected] or 256-299-2114.