The Anniston Star

09/11/2025

In the past few years, Leah Seawright and her band have done shows with Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker and the late Charlie Daniels. She was also selected to compose and record a song for the Wounded Warrior Program, which is called “Black and Blue.”

On a recent Sunday night, I made the drive up to Scottsboro — highlighted by Sand Mountain and the Cumberland Plateau — and, in my opinion, the most beautiful part

09/11/2025

Our old friend Thanksgiving has been lost in the holiday shuffle, a mere bump in the road between Halloween and Christmas.

Something is missing.

09/11/2025

"Buckeye," a tender portrait of small-town-America family life during World War II and through the Vietnam conflict, is the new work from Patrick Ryan.

‘Buckeye” is the new work from Patrick Ryan. Both his collection of portraits of a dysfunctional Florida family in “Send Me” (2006) and his collection of stories taking place around

09/11/2025

With 56 seconds left before intermission, the ball on the Alabama 34-yard line and nary a timeout remaining, Ty Simpson went into Joe Montana mode. And LSU’s best efforts were soon for naught as the Tide ran its accelerated 2-minute offense.

The link to Doug Segrest's column is in the comments.

09/11/2025

Auburn closed the chapter on the Hugh Freeze Era earlier in the week. Saturday afternoon, D.J. Durkin made a compelling case for starting over but not from scratch.

The link to Doug Segrest's column is in the comments.

09/11/2025

Five minutes into the show, Brett Buckner forgot that was his daughter on stage. "Instead, I watched this amazing young woman captivate an entire audience."

Our great familial nightmare hath finally come to an end.

09/11/2025

Humor columnist Lisa Davis discovers it’s possible to have fun with numbers (as long as there’s no long division.)

One is the loneliest number, according to songwriter Harry Nilsson.

09/11/2025

A list of upcoming faith-based events taking place in our community. These gatherings, hosted by local churches and organizations, offer opportunities for worship, fellowship and service for individuals and families throughout the area.

A list of upcoming faith-based events taking place in our community. These gatherings, hosted by local churches and organizations, offer opportunities for worship, fellowship and service for individuals and families

09/11/2025

Pastor Mike Ramsey explores “The Model Prayer,” reminding believers that true prayer begins with adoration, seeks God’s will above our own, and reflects dependence, forgiveness, and faith in His protection.

09/11/2025

Moody’s Ratings, which analyzes credit ratings of municipalities, have upgraded Gadsden from deteriorating to progressive. Local officials were told that rarely happens.

https://www.annistonstar.com/news/gadsden/gadsdens-focus-on-quality-of-life-aimed-at-attracting-industries-businesses/article_33737ff3-6dac-4883-b2eb-a35f9baf4087.html

09/11/2025

Pastor Michael J. Brooks reflects on his Auburn days, the mentors who shaped him and the importance of using our time to honor God and others.

09/11/2025

In answer to the question, “What do you like least about ministry?” Let's first define what ministry means in the Bible.

In answer to the question, “What do you like least about ministry?” Let’s first define what ministry means in the Bible. Ministry is serving God, and others, in His name.