The Anniston Star

04/07/2025

Brighten up your summer garden with caladiums. Our Southern Gardener columnist loves these colorful plants with names like 'Red Flash' and 'Frog in a Blender.'

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04/07/2025

Need somewhere to cool off this holiday weekend? Take a day trip to some of photographer Bill Wilson's favorite Alabama waterfalls -- or just enjoy his gorgeous photos!

Story from our new Foothills online magazine ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/foothills/get-wet-in-the-wild-at-these-alabama-waterfalls/article_42380c2a-a552-4d69-af86-c5a4b33788f2.html

04/07/2025

Heather and Matt Headley run a boutique flower farm in Anniston with the help of their four kids -- and a dog named Luna. “Our vision is to be a sanctuary in the middle of the rush and the hustle and bustle," says Heather.

Story from our new Foothills online magazine ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/foothills/at-this-local-family-flower-farm-its-all-hands-on-deck/article_ce1eb554-1c77-4065-b841-cac369320665.html

04/07/2025

Jacksonville State head women’s basketball coach Rick Pietri has promoted Harley Cook to assistant coach, according to a news release from the school.

Read the brief here ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/sports/jsu/jax-state-promotes-cook-to-assistant-womens-basketball-coach/article_45a5bb0b-c21c-4f35-a413-8d9c6832ef9f.html

03/07/2025

Shawn Crawford's midcentury home has a stunning view and is perfect for entertaining. “It’s like the community party house,” says designer Scott Skinner.

Story from our new Foothills online magazine ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/foothills/this-midcentury-home-is-designed-for-entertaining/article_dd8a34db-4f22-48a5-9708-bdda28a58a63.html

03/07/2025

Nothing says summer in the South like a mater sammich. We consulted local experts on how to make the very best. (Yes, it has to be Duke's mayonnaise.)

Story from our new Foothills online magazine ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/foothills/the-perfect-tomato-sandwich/article_4f0c7c43-6c74-4d42-abae-8a53fff06f36.html

03/07/2025

Best friends Buffie Johnson and Jaime VanOver made their dreams come true when they opened Charisma Boutique in Anniston.

Story from our new Foothills online magazine ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/foothills/a-new-boutique-in-anniston-offers-boujee-on-a-budget/article_f2ccd067-f2ed-44a1-8e1e-be762deee145.html

03/07/2025

This week in The Buzz, we’re celebrating the accomplishments of an outstanding student, the grand openings of two exciting new spots, and preparing for election season across East Alabama.
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Email from The Anniston Star Weekly news from Oxford Photo by Bill Wilson/The Anniston Star From the editors Howdy, Oxfordians! This week in The Buzz, we’re celebrating the accomplishments of an outs

03/07/2025

At last, there's a new place in downtown Anniston to satisfy your cravings for pad thai, thanks to restaurateur Tass Ligouri.

Story from our new Foothills online magazine ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/foothills/tass-thai-cuisine-brings-the-spice-back-to-downtown-anniston/article_aeb5eb52-c3e4-405e-8820-4b399704ffa7.html

03/07/2025

An agreement to house Gadsden city inmates in the Etowah County jail is on hold due to disputed wording in the agreement.

Read the story here ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/news/gadsden/jail-agreement-at-standstill-ford-wants-language-removed/article_828b0824-2e7c-4ddf-b70f-c299141091e4.html

03/07/2025

The Etowah County Commission approved an appropriation of close to $93,000 to place a storm shelter on property owned by the Ballplay Bend Volunteer Fire Department.

Read the story here ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/news/gadsden/ballplay-bend-to-get-much-needed-storm-shelter/article_2c95e955-9207-4ca1-880f-9818e3119d4b.html

03/07/2025

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by an off-duty Oxford Police Officer on McClellan Boulevard in north Anniston on Wednesday night.

Read the story ---> https://www.annistonstar.com/news/anniston/pedestrian-killed-by-off-duty-police-officer-in-north-anniston/article_a02b6758-23fb-4816-8758-663fb18adcb7.html