Anniston, Alabama News
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The can-do of a youthful candidate: Enthusiasm for the issues marks Segall's run for Congress
There is a kind of machine-gun quality to Josh Segall's responses to questions. First, a spurt of verbiage addressing the issue at hand, then — before you can get a word in, a follow-on question or request to clarify — there is the squeezing off of details of policies to be implemented, opportunities awaiting and then his thoughts on matters close by and far away.
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There is a kind of machine-gun quality to Josh Segall's responses to questions. First, a spurt of verbiage addressing the issue at hand, then — before you can get a word in, a follow-on question or request to clarify — there is the squeezing off of details of policies to be implemented, opportunities awaiting and then his thoughts on matters close by and far away.
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Police standoff ends with arrest
A more than three-hour standoff with sheriff's deputies at a Saks-area home Saturday morning ended in the arrest of Anton D. Bowie, 27, after tear gas was used to force him to leave the home's basement.
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A more than three-hour standoff with sheriff's deputies at a Saks-area home Saturday morning ended in the arrest of Anton D. Bowie, 27, after tear gas was used to force him to leave the home's basement.
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Workshop trains students as tutors
A dozen high school students visited Jacksonville State University this week to learn how to be peer tutors. Teachers in the secondary education department at JSU hope the 21st Century Community Summer Camp, paid for with a grant funded by the Truman Pierce Institute, will be a regular feature.
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A dozen high school students visited Jacksonville State University this week to learn how to be peer tutors. Teachers in the secondary education department at JSU hope the 21st Century Community Summer Camp, paid for with a grant funded by the Truman Pierce Institute, will be a regular feature.
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George Smith: Olan Sheets — 'As long as I can walk ...'
George Smith's column for Sunday, July 20, 2008.
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George Smith's column for Sunday, July 20, 2008.
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Dixie Youth tourney gets under way
Twelve youth baseball teams from around the state arrived in Anniston for the Dixie Youth Majors State Tournament this weekend, hoping to claim the mantle of the best team in Alabama.
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Twelve youth baseball teams from around the state arrived in Anniston for the Dixie Youth Majors State Tournament this weekend, hoping to claim the mantle of the best team in Alabama.
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King second highest paid AG in nation
MONTGOMERY -- Alabama, one of America's poorest states, is home to the nation's second highest paid attorney general. Republican Attorney General Troy King makes $163,744 annually -- more than quadruple the average annual wage for Alabama taxpayers.
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MONTGOMERY -- Alabama, one of America's poorest states, is home to the nation's second highest paid attorney general. Republican Attorney General Troy King makes $163,744 annually -- more than quadruple the average annual wage for Alabama taxpayers.
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State bucks national trend with more bank robberies
Despite a downturn in the economy and ever-present drug use, bank robberies nationwide appeared to decline last year, but Alabama totals rose significantly, according to experts.
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Despite a downturn in the economy and ever-present drug use, bank robberies nationwide appeared to decline last year, but Alabama totals rose significantly, according to experts.
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Shock treatment: Quick action saves deputy's life
Call it luck, fate, fortune or providence. A Calhoun County deputy lived to see another day after the quick reactions of a local investigator and a lawyer saved his life Thursday.
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Call it luck, fate, fortune or providence. A Calhoun County deputy lived to see another day after the quick reactions of a local investigator and a lawyer saved his life Thursday.
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E-mail indicates banks warned about robbery
An e-mail transmission among Wachovia bank personnel indicates bank officials had prior knowledge that a robbery might be attempted in the area this week.
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An e-mail transmission among Wachovia bank personnel indicates bank officials had prior knowledge that a robbery might be attempted in the area this week.
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Edgemont Cemetery to expand
The city of Anniston plans to expand its Edgemont Cemetery by about 5,700 plots next year, officials said. City Manager George Monk said that because all burial lots at both Edgemont and Hillside cemeteries have been sold, there is a demand.
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The city of Anniston plans to expand its Edgemont Cemetery by about 5,700 plots next year, officials said. City Manager George Monk said that because all burial lots at both Edgemont and Hillside cemeteries have been sold, there is a demand.
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