http://www.annistonstar.com/news/as-news.htm Local and State news headlines from The Anniston Star. StarScraper 1.45 Copyright (c)2008 Consolidated Publishing. All rights reserved. http://www.annistonstar.com/rss/images/as-logo_region.gif 14450 http://www.annistonstar.com/news/as-news.htm News en-us 20 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04v5959.htm Hurricane Gustav scattered people all around the country, and many landed in the Calhoun County area. A large number found hotel accommodations; more than a hundred went to the Red Cross Shelter, and 39 found a place to stay at Camp Lee in Anniston. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04v5959.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-dwhisenhunt-8i04l3449.htm The state Supreme Court is considering an appeal by the Joint Powers Authority that would allow it to remain in control of redeveloping the former Fort McClellan. But the court on Tuesday rejected an emergency motion by the JPA seeking to stay a circuit judge's order dissolving it. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-dwhisenhunt-8i04l3449.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-0-8i04x5324.htm The Army's initial response to rising TCE levels in the Anniston area's primary drinking water supply was to draft an emergency plan and hope it never had to be used. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-0-8i04x5324.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-mbell-8i04w3103.htm ANNISTON — Fresh off a recent failed lawsuit, the director of a Birmingham education reform group criticized Anniston City Schools education leaders during Thursday night's Anniston school board meeting, charging that the 2009 school budget would 'leak red ink.' http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-mbell-8i04w3103.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-mbell-8i04w3132.htm Facing state budget cuts and potential proration, Calhoun County education leaders are cutting costs, not filling positions, and finding creative ways to tighten their belts — all the while vowing that a child's education will not be compromised. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-mbell-8i04w3132.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gsmithcol-8i04v5812.htm George Smith's column for Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gsmithcol-8i04v5812.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w0118.htm Jacksonville State University's Anniston Wellness program on Saturday will recognize those who have walked many miles. This weekend's wellness walk is intended to announce the success of the program's Walkers' Club. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w0118.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-ncenegy-8i04v5906.htm Caretakers at the Saks Youth Activity fields on Saks Road near West 42nd Street say the fields are showing their age. They're putting together a benefit concert to raise money for renovations. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-ncenegy-8i04v5906.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w0146.htm Jeremy Lee Butler of Oxford lost his probation on two murder convictions in a hearing Thursday, according to Brian McVeigh, assistant district attorney for Calhoun and Cleburne counties. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w0146.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w0205.htm A 24-year-old man was cut on the arm by an acquaintance Wednesday afternoon, Anniston police report. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w0205.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w3154.htm A 47-year-old woman was assaulted Tuesday night when her boyfriend hit her in the head with a walking cane, Anniston police report. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w3154.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w3212.htm A 49-year-old man was robbed on the 1600 block of Dooley Avenue in Anniston early Wednesday morning, according to police. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-local-0905-gdmilldrum-8i04w3212.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-state-0905-0-8i04v5311.htm For Ed Bailey, Disaster Services Director for the Cullman Red Cross, one revelation really stands out from his experiences at the Wallace State Community College shelter for Hurricane Gustav evacuees. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2008/as-state-0905-0-8i04v5311.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:34:10 CDT