Keith Huffman
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PICKIN' FOR GRINS: Oxford guitarist has been playing for senior citizens for 30 years
The strumming rhythm filled the room and inspired the silver- and white-haired audience to clap their hands and tap their feet to lyrics of simpler times. Some sang or hummed → Read More
Health bill’s failure eases schools officials’ fears for now
School officials earlier this week said they had concerns about the health bill’s planned reductions to future funding for Medicaid — a program that covered $43 million in costs for → Read More
School tax holiday begins July 21
Alabama’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday will begin on July 21 and last until midnight on July 23. → Read More
Southside may raise taxes to build public boat ramps, boardwalk
The Southside City Council will vote July 24 on proposals for a one-cent sales tax and 5 percent lodging tax, and the increase in sales tax will minimally affect residents → Read More
Sunny King Classic: Wigington-Cole rally with big final round, win another title
They just couldn’t stand being second best, so they did what needed to be done to be the best. → Read More
Ellison, Shields hold two-shot lead heading into final day of Sunny King Classic
CIDER RIDGE — A strong friendship can go a long way. For Jaylon Ellison and P.J. Shields, it all started over a Chicken Dinner. → Read More
New dad Ellison, seeking fifth SKCC title, teams with Shields to lead after first round
SILVER LAKES — This year, they’re number one, at least for the first round. → Read More
How a historic camera made its way from Mount Rushmore to Anniston
In hindsight, the likelihood of what happened was quite unlikely. But now local photographer Dave Brandsma is a believer in the odds after an antique camera — and a special → Read More
Residents who live near I-20 accustomed to traffic noise
Hundreds of local residents have I-20, one of the area’s economic lifelines, running almost through their backyards. For most, life within earshot of the superhighway takes dose of good humor. → Read More
Interstate brings money to the doorstep of local businesses
Retailers big and small have found, over the decades since I-20 was completed, that being closer to the highway was better. → Read More
Tales from the big rigs: I-20 truckers share experiences from the road
According to state estimates, four out of every 10 drivers along Interstate 20 is a working trucker. That’s more than most interstate stretches, and a reflection of the road’s status → Read More
RACK 'EM UP! A group of old friends reunite over pool
Like a well-shot cue ball, life struck and sent them rolling in separate directions. → Read More
East Alabama’s part of I-20 brings big-city money, crime to local cities
Last year, Heflin police officer Danny Turner seized more guns and ecstasy than any police officer in the United States, according to the National Crime Enforcement Association. → Read More
UPDATE: Region under tornado watch until 10 tonight
Calhoun County and surrounding areas are under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. → Read More
Small chance of tornadoes, big chance of rain as Cindy passes
Rain will continue to fall in Calhoun and surrounding counties, with a small potential for tornadoes today and Friday, as the effects of Tropical Depression Cindy pass through the area, → Read More
Hospital helps longtime employee Audrey Putnam celebrate milestone
Audrey Putnam began working for Regional Medical Center at age 17 while still attending Anniston High School, from which she graduated in 1958. She told a well-wisher at a reception → Read More
Police: Property crime could go up over summer
The summer school break may bring an increase or decrease in local crime, depending on where you live, police say. → Read More
Cheaha staff recognized for efforts to keep park clean
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, which encourages the conservation of nature, gave Cheaha the organization’s its Gold Standard designation. → Read More
Open-carry activists expect more complaints after gun bill dies
“When you’re irritated at something, you’re a lot more apt to file a complaint,” said Northport resident Eddie Fulmer, 61, president of the non-profit group Bama Carry, which promotes allowing → Read More
Setback for investigation into pellet-gun shooter
Calhoun County sheriff’s deputies were no closer Wednesday to catching whoever shot a Cheaha Challenge cyclist with a pellet gun Sunday. → Read More